Carla Snyders | NCP Writer Is it hard for you to ask for help? Maybe you think “I can handle it”, or “I don’t want to bother anyone”.I first felt this so much as a new mother. I felt that I should be able to handle it all on my own because mothers before me did. Then...
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You, Me & Jesus Sue Schmidt | Correspondent In the first century, by personal testimony, Peter, John, Philip, Paul and Barnabas brought the Gospel to both Jews and Gentiles. These men who spoke with boldness witnessed to thousands who became believers in Jerusalem...
Pulse’s Olympic Trials’ experience delights hometown residents
JACY PULSE AND WORLD RECORD HOLDER SYDNEY McLAUGHLIN-LEVRONE Salem’s Jacy Pulse (left) poses with world record holder Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone at the Olympic Trials in Eugene, OR this past weekend. Both women competed in the Women’s 400m Hurdles looking for an...
Fourth Annual Barn Raisin’ BBQ pleases the attendees
BARN RAISIN’ BBQ WAS ANOTHER HIT A cool, breezy, yet comfortable day, greeted attendees at the Fourth Annual Barn Raisin’ BBQ this past weekend at the 4-H grounds in Salem. A nice selection of ribs were available for everyone to sample along with a variety of other...
Hanson Girls’ State representatives get out of their comfort zone
HANSON GIRLS’ STATE REPRESENTATIVES Hanson students honored for attending Girls’ State were (l-r) Avarie Prien, Stephanie Aulner, Jaycee Heezen, and Cadence Jarding. On the far right is Post #41 President Marlene Warnke. (Photo/Owen Reitzel) Owen Reitzel | Editor Four...
BE Student Boosters to host Night in the Park
The Bridgewater-Emery Student Boosters will be hosting Night in the Park at the Emery City Park on Thursday, July 11, 2024 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.There will be a freewill meal of hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, and beans. There will also be a drawing for a 30-for-30...
Bridgewater to host blood drive next Thursday
Bridgewater will be hosting a blood drive on Thursday, July 11, 2024 at the Bridgewater Fire Hall. Hours will be from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Please contact Ann Richards at 605-310-9074 to sign up or go online to www.Vitalant.orgSummer break from school and summer vacations...
Freeman community blood drive July 24
There will be a Freeman community blood drive on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Freeman Community Center, sponsored by Freeman Regional Health Services.To schedule an appointment call LifeServe Blood Center at 800-287-4903.
James River by 416th Avenue in Hanson County
Aerial footage of the James River, provided by the Hanson County Highway Department, shows the widespread water of the river near 416th Avenue in Hanson County. The river is a notoriously slow moving river and rain events such as last week’s make it prone to flooding...
Area water systems receive ARPA grants
The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) announced the Board of Water and Natural Resources has approved $105,010,958 in additional American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grants for drinking water and wastewater system improvements in South...
