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Bridgewater-Emery School District opposes school voucher proposal

The Bridgewater Emery School District encourages parents and taxpayers to talk to our legislators about taking a firm stand against the funding of a School Voucher Program, within the State of South Dakota. It is currently being proposed to budget $4 million dollars...

Insights from your McCook Central School Board

ISG presented their Facility Assessment. The thorough assessment reviews structure, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, security, safety, accessibility, hazardous materials, technology and site recommendations. The assessment prioritizes 1. Immediate 2. Emerging and 3....

Hanson Boys Corn Palace Classic pairings released

The pairings and times for the 43rd Annual Hanson Boys Corn Palace Classic scheduled for this Saturday, January 25, 2025 in Mitchell has been released. The times are approximate as games will start 15 minutes after completion of the previous game.10:00 a.m. White...

Puthoff Sales & Service recognized as “Business of the Year”

SALEM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR Bill Eichacker (right), owner of Puthoff Sales & Service, was honored as the Salem Chamber of Commerce “Business of the Year” at their annual meeting last week. Eichacker is receiving a plaque in honor of the...

Bridgewater-Emery High School to present one-act play

B-E HIGH SCHOOL TO PRESENT ONE-ACT PLAY JANUARY 24 The following Bridgewater-Emery High School’s one-act play cast and crew members will be presenting their one-act play on Friday, January 24 at 7:30 p.m. at the new gym in Emery. They are: (back, l-r) Oscar Fink,...

CHS sells gas station and garage to local resident

CHS GAS STATION AND SHOP SOLD RIGHT: Local resident Devin Haag has bought the gas station and shop from CHS in Alexandria. (Photo/Owen Reitzel) Owen Reitzel | Editor CHS Farmers Alliance has been a staple at the south end of Main St. in Alexandria since 2005 when they...

Bahmuller ready for legislative session

DISTRICT 19 REP. JESSICA BAHMULLER Owen Reitzel | Editor On January 14, 2025, the One Hundredth Session of the South Dakota Legislature began and District 19 Representative Jessica Bahmuller from Alexandria is ready for the historic event.For the first time there will...

Puthoff Sales And Service Staff

Recently named “Business of the Year” by the Salem SD Chamber of Commerce, Puthoff Sales and Service owner Bill Eichacker credits his staff for the tremendous job they do. They are: (l-r) Bill Eichacker, Barb Hoiten, Deb Eichacker, Donna Stewart, Darin Koch, Tyler...

Mae Golden to celebrate 100th birthday!

A former Salem resident and well-known lady will be celebrating her 100th birthday on January 28, 2025. Those closest to her would like to invite you to help her celebrate by showering her with cards on this special occasion!You may send greetings to Mae at 300 W....

Marshall Hansen receives company’s top real estate award

Farmers National Company, the nation’s leading farm and ranch management and brokerage company, is pleased to announce that Marshall Hansen from Salem, SD was recently presented with the Farmers National Company President’s Circle Award for his outstanding efforts in...