Paws for Thought Joyce Tieszen Tegtmeier | Correspondent People who’ve been working hard sometimes say they’ve been working like a dog. Have you ever wondered why there is no saying about working like a cat?Dogs are known for their work in many areas. For example:...
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McCook Central Class of 2025
The McCook Central Class of 2025 held their Commencement Exercises on Saturday, May 17 with twenty-six students graduating.
Bridgewater -Emery Graduation
BE SENIOR CHOIR SINGS AT GRADUATION The Bridgewater-Emery senior choir sang the song “We Are All In This Together” at graduation on May 17th in Emery. (Photo/Owen Reitzel) SCHULTZ AND ZEEB CHAT AT B-E GRADUATION Bridgewater-Emery High School Social Studies teacher and...
Hanson Graduation
JARDING AND AREND GIVE SENIOR ADDRESS Hanson seniors Cadence Jarding and Grace Arend gave the Senior Address at the Class of 2025 Commencement on May 17. (Photo/Owen Reitzel) REITZEL GIVES KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT HANSON GRADUATION Long-time Hanson teacher Lori Reitzel, who...
Southeastern Electric’s annual meeting to be held at Freeman
Southeastern Electric Cooperative’s annual membership meeting will be held at the Freeman High School (1001 S. Wipf Street) in Freeman, South Dakota, on June 5, 2025.Registration and a free evening meal for members of the cooperative, catered by Central Catering, will...
Honor the fallen: Wear a poppy on National Poppy Day
On National Poppy Day, May 23, 2025, American Legion Auxiliary Unit #140 will be distributing poppies as a tribute to our fallen warriors. We invite Salem residents to stop by and see us from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Maynard’s Food Center to receive a poppy to wear...
Canova Legion to host Memorial Day Program May 26
American Legion Post 61 in Canova will host itsannual Memorial Day program onMonday, May 26, 202511:00 a.m. at the Legion Hall.This year’s featured speaker is U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. (retired) Stan Rauch, who will share remarks honoring the nation’s fallen service...
Grateful for those who “Gave All”
Letter to the Editor Monday, May 26th is Memorial Day which was formerly Decoration Day. This day we remember and honor persons who have died while serving in the US Armed Forces. This day originated following the Civil War. Veterans and families have observed this...
Memorial Day
Letter to the Editor To the Editor:As a member of American Legion Auxiliary Unit #140 I hold a special place in my heart for the parents, siblings, spouses, and friends of those who served our country. With Memorial Day soon approaching, I can’t help but think of all...
Honoring service, sacrifice, and family throughout May
Jeremiah J. Schneider | Secretary, SD Dept. of Veterans Affairs May is a month rich with meaning and significance as we take time to honor and recognize our veterans, their families, and the many individuals who currently contribute to the strength of our military...
