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Looking for Frank Ashford

By John Andrews Frank Ashford may be one of the most consequential South Dakota artists that hardly anyone knows.Ashford was born in Iowa in 1878 and moved with his family to Stratford, southeast of Aberdeen along the James River, in 1893. At age 18, he left to study...

Primary election is Tuesday, June 4

MEMORIAL DAY AT McCOOK COUNTY COURTHOUSE The McCook County Courthouse in Salem is always a very decorated place during many holidays, especially patriotic holidays like Memorial Day each year, as is evident here with the flags around the Veteran’s Memorial in the...

Alexandria Post #41 Legion hosts Memorial Day Service

BRIG. GEN. MYRNA WILLIAMSON SPEAKS AT MONTROSE MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAM The Montrose Community observed Memorial Day in the customary way that they have for over 100 years. The American Legion Post 154 presented a program at the school gym. The speaker was Brigadier...

Emery Fun Days coming Saturday, June 8

Saturday, June 8, 2024 will be an enjoyable day in Emery as their Emery Fun Days will be held.The morning will begin with a breakfast in the Emery City Park from 9:00-11:00 a.m. A freewill donation will be accepted.From 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. there will be...

Salem Chamber Downtown Market about to ramp up

Carla Snyders | NCP Writer A reminder that the annual Salem SD Chamber Downtown Market will be “Kicking off the Summer” with its first market date of June 12th, 2024, from 5:00 - 8:30 p.m.There will be a full night of great events and booths including local vendors,...

Bridgewater-Emery School announces Honor Roll and Perfect Attendance

The following students have been named to the Honor Roll list for the second semester. The Honor Roll is based on a student’s semester grades. Students named to the superior “A” Honor Roll have earned a 4.0 or higher-grade point average. Students named to the “A”...

Central Electric awards scholarships and Youth Tour trip

AVARIE PRIEN CARSON FERRY CARSON WEBER JEREN SCHULZ QUINTON BERG Central Electric Cooperative is investing in the academic and professional development of area youth through the annual scholarship program and the Youth Tour trip hosted by the National Rural Electric...

You’re invited: McCook Central School District open house scheduled

As the Salem community grows, the McCook Central School District is also seeing increasing numbers in the classroom. New growth brings conversations and considerations to how our school district will support this growth today and lay the foundation for the years to...

Weathering it together!

Carla Snyders | NCP Writer As the month of May comes to an end, I feel like June is going to bring with it some interesting weather! Unlike the past couple of years there appears to be a change happening. I know that sometimes it takes a while to come full circle with...