Carla Snyders | NCP Writer Salem Lumber Co. in Salem is stepping up to meet the community’s needs by expanding its selection to include a wide range of hardware supplies. With the closing of Zapp Hardware, owner Brad Kranz saw an opportunity to fill the gap and...
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Annual 3-Class Shootout in Salem Saturday
The 37th Annual 3-Class Shootout basketball All-Star game will be held this Saturday, March 29 at the McCook Central Auditorium in Salem. All three classes in both boys and girls will be represented by many of the top seniors in South Dakota. The games are as...
Fisherman reels in possible new fish species at Lake Vermillion
Troy Schwans | Managing Editor Anglers at Lake Vermillion near Canistota were left in shock this week when out-of-state fisherman, Dave Johnson, pulled in what experts are calling a possible brand-new species of fish. The unusual creature, which Johnson has dubbed the...
Emery Fire Department pancake supper a success
LONGSTANDING FUNDRAISER HELD AT EMERY FIRE DEPARTMENT Members of the Emery Fire Department dish out pancakes and sausages at the annual supper to raise money for the fire department. (Photo/Owen Reitzel) The Emery Fire Department’s annual Pancake and Sausage Supper...
DANR recognizes Darin Nugteren, Brandon Dolejsi and the City of Canistota
The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) announced the City of Canistota public water system and the system’s certified operators have been awarded a Drinking Water Certificate of Achievement Award. The award is for exceptional water...
Bridgewater Easter Egg Hunt set for April 12
Get ready for some Easter fun in Bridgewater! The Diamond Care Center and the Bridgewater Activities Club are hosting an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 12, at 9:30 a.m. at the Diamond Care Center.Children will be divided into two age groups: up to five years old...
Salem SD Chamber holds monthly meeting
The Salem SD Chamber of Commerce held their regular monthly meeting on Monday, March 17th, 2025 in the First Dakota National Bank basement with lunch provided by Puthoff Sales and Service. The following members were in attendance: Cole Cheeseman, Cheeseman Financial;...
Dates set for Salem city-wide rummages
The Salem city-wide rummage sales will be held on May 29 and 30 this year. Watch for more information in future weeks in this paper.
Blood drive planned at B-E School
There will be a blood drive at the Bridgewater-Emery High School on Thursday, April 10, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.To make an appointment please call Cari Terveen at 605-449-4271 or go online to vitalant.org. Please give and support the National Honor Society on...
Bingo Saturday at Salem Legion
Frank J. Brune American Legion Post 140 in Salem will be hosting Bingo this Saturday night, March 29, starting at 7:00 p.m.This is a very family-friendly event, and it supports your local American Legion.It will be a prepay format of 15 games/1 card for $15.00....
