Owen Reitzel | Editor On Saturday, April 5, women’s self-care advocate and hygienist, Kelli Jaecks, will head a discussion called Millennials, Motherhood, and Menopause at the Mitchell Area Community Theatre (ACT).According to her website, https://kellijaecks.com,...
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McCook County Sheriff’s Office recruit among grads
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley honored the 45 recruits who graduated Friday, March 7, from the Basic Law Enforcement Training Program in Pierre.“This is an important day for the recruits, their families, and their departments,” said Attorney General...
Skaff inducted into SDWCA Hall of Fame
Former Salem Cub wrestler Brian Skaff (left) was inducted into the South Dakota Wrestling Coaches Association Hall of Fame at last weekend’s State Wrestling Tournament in Rapid City. Skaff made history in 1985 as the school’s first state wrestling champion and is...
Montrose fifth graders celebrate winning SOUP-ER Bowl Challenge!
SOUP-ER BOWL CHALLENGE WINNERS – MONTROSE FIFTH GRADE The Montrose fifth graders and their teacher, Kimberly Kane, were all smiles after a cake and ice cream party to celebrate their win of the SOUP-ER Bowl Challenge this year. A cake and ice cream party on Wednesday,...
Hanson Cheer Camp Participants Perform at Game
The Hanson cheerleaders lead the young members of the Hanson Cheer Camp in cheers during halftime of the Hanson-Mitchell Christian boys basketball game held recently. (Photo/Owen Reitzel)
Early account describes Canistota as progressive, thrifty, and comfortable
Editor’s note: This is our final account of McCook County towns from an 1892 Salem newspaper. The author apparently lost some of his story-telling nature as his account of Canistota is rather short compared to the accounts of other towns in the county. Please...
Hanson School to host training for livestock/vehicle emergencies
South Dakota State University Extension is hosting a Bovine Emergency Response Plan training for anyone who may respond to the scene of an accident involving livestock.The training is from 8:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on March 22, 2025, at the Hanson School in Alexandria....
Daylight Saving Time begins this weekend
Troy Schwans | Managing Editor It’s that time of year again when we “spring ahead” and lose an hour of sleep. At 2:00 a.m. this Sunday, we’ll move our clocks forward to 3:00 a.m., shifting an hour of daylight from morning to evening.Fortunately, most of our...
Bingo for a cause: Unite Church hosts fundraiser to pay off school lunch bills
The community is coming together for a night of fun and philanthropy as Unite Church in Salem hosts a Bingo Night fundraiser on March 15, 2025. This event aims to unite the community while supporting a worthy cause: paying off school lunch bills for local...
Card of Thanks
With heart felt appreciation and thankfulness to my customers, community, friends and family for your support with the loss of my sister Elaine. The many condolences, cards, phone calls, flowers and sympathies meant a lot to me during this time of loss. Thank you so...
