By John Andrews For nearly 10 years, I’ve kept a tiny fragment of a Fairburn agate in my desk drawer. It reminds me of the incredible luck I had one morning at the Kern agate beds in eastern Custer County. Rockhounds come from far and wide to South Dakota, hoping to...
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Tips for avoiding bug bites this summer
Bug bites are not just a nuisance, they can cause discomfort and even pose health risks for some.“Mosquitoes that may carry Zika, Chikungunya, Dengue fever and West Nile virus are always out in full force during the summer months and new evidence suggests that tick...
Ask Rusty – Should I Claim Social Security Now?
Social Security Matters By National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature American Citizens Ask Rusty – Should I Claim Social Security Now?Dear Rusty: I am 68 years old, born in July 1954. I have the credits...
Alexandria gets new mayor and councilman
COUNCILMEN HONORED FOR THEIR SERVICE Alexandria councilman Roger DeRouchey and Mayor Brian Carmody show the cake that was given in their honor as the two longtime members of the city council left their positions May 8 during the city council meeting. (Photo/Owen...
Salem, SD Chamber of Commerce May Yard of the Month
The Salem, SD Chamber of Commerce has announced their “Yard of the Month” in Salem for the month of May. The Jim and Karen Mutziger residence is this month’s winner of the “Yard of the Month”. Congratulations to the Mutzigers! The Mutzigers live on a block where they...
Three Hanson residents running for the Hanson School Board
CASEY TEGETHOFF CHET McMANUS GARY JARDING Owen Reitzel | Editor School Board VoteJune 4, 2024,7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., Hanson School Community Room Incumbent Gary Jarding, along with Chet McManus and Casey Tegethoff, are running for two spots on the Hanson School Board....
Rain or shine, it’s rummage sale time!
Troy Schwans | Editor Come rain or shine, the Salem SD Chamber of Commerce’s sponsored city-wide rummage sale is happening right now in Salem. Approximately two dozen rummages are anticipated from Thursday until Saturday.Many of those rummages are listed in an...
Poppy Day in Emery designated as Saturday, May 25
Poppies of Remembrance “In Flanders fields the poppies blowBetween the crosses, row on row,That mark our place; and in the skyThe larks, still bravely singing, flyScarce heard amid the guns below.”The poem, “in Flanders Field,” written in 1915 by Col. John McCrae,...
Erickson 80th birthday card shower
The family of Barry Erickson, of Salem, SD, is requesting a card shower in honor of his 80th birthday.Cards can be sent to: Barry Erickson, 341 W. Washington Ave., Salem, SD 57058.
90th birthday open house
Robert Moe at Jason Glasco & Keri Nebelsick Wedding December 31, 2023 in Sioux Falls, SD at the District Happy 90th birthday! The family of Robert Moe is hosting an open house to celebrate his 90th birthday on Sunday, June 2 from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. at United...
