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Fundraiser for Emery’s Little Learners Daycare to be held in June

Owen Reitzel | Editor On Friday, June 7 there will be a fundraiser for Little Learners Preschool and Daycare, located in Emery, SD, featuring Dueling Duos, which will also kick off Fun Days in Emery. The event will be held at 8:00 p.m. at the Emery City Auditorium....

Community Effort Refurbishes Montrose Bath House

Karen Hanisch and Addison Gordon were just two of the many volunteers that have been working to refurbish the bath house at the Montrose swimming pool. City officials approached the Sons of the American Legion about some needs at the swimming pool. The Sons took on...

Mitchell lawyer to become Hanson County States Attorney

Owen Reitzel | Editor Long-time Hanson County States Attorney James Davies is not running for reelection and Mitchell attorney Reid Kiner, being unopposed in the November election, will become the new states attorney.Kiner is an attorney at Stiles, Papendick, and...

Montrose Busy Bees Create Positve Messages

The Busy Bees April meeting was held recently with preparation of spring projects. As part of the village it takes to raise a child, members set up the process for an annual scholarship to be awarded to a graduating senior. Three new members complete the required 12...

Bell named to be Honorary Referee at Hanson Invitational

Owen Reitzel | Editor Long-time teacher and community member Tom Bell has been named to be the Honorary Referee at the Hanson Invitational Track Meet to be held on May 13.Bell is a native of Pennsylvania where he graduated from high school and was three-sport...

McCook Central Preschool info: 2024-2025 school year

The McCook Central School District has begun taking names of students interested in enrolling in our preschool program for the 2024-2025 school year. We offer preschool for children ages 3 and 4 as well as a Headstart program. Children must be 3 by September 1st to...

Public notices highlight insurance companies’ financial condition

In this issue, you will find the annual publication of financial summaries of insurance companies licensed to do business in South Dakota.Insurance companies doing business in South Dakota are required by state law to publish these financial summaries each year. The...

Freeman blood drive on May 22

A LifeServe Blood Center blood drive will be held at the Freeman Community Center in Freeman, SD on Wednesday, May 22 from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. We need you to save lives! Be a blood donor. To schedule an appointment call LifeServe Blood Center at 800-287-4903.This...

Locals Enjoy a Balloon Ride

Randy and JoAnn Thompson had an experience of a balloon ride last Saturday evening flown by Alex Augustad who owns and operates August Sky. The ride started at the Thompson Homestead in Montrose and landed in the area of Humboldt. The ride was amazing as the two of...