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Troy Schwans | Editor Don’t look now, but the holidays aren’t that far away and the Salem, SD Chamber of Commerce and member businesses are gearing up for their annual Holiday Giveaway!In past years, the Chamber and its members have given away hams and turkeys, but...

Bridgewater-Emery School will be hosting two Veterans Day programs. The first will take place on Monday, November 11 at the Bridgewater site beginning at 10:00 a.m. The second will take place on Monday, November 11 at the Emery site beginning at 2:00 p.m.Everyone is...

Please join us for the Veteran’s Day Program on Monday, November 11th at 9:30 a.m. in the Montrose High School.The Montrose National Honor Society will provide donuts and coffee for our Veterans and their families at 9:00 a.m. The first two rows of the east parking...

Canistota School District will host a Veterans Day program on Thursday, November 7 at 10:00 a.m. The public is invited to attend.The Canistota American Legion and the Auxiliary will be hosting coffee and cookies after the Veterans Day Program. The community is invited...

Along with the Veterans Day programs listed on this page, other communities in the area may also be hosting programs that didn’t get reported to the newspaper.Veterans Day programs honor those who have served in the military and often feature guest speakers, patriotic...

You, Me & Jesus Sue Schmidt | Correspondent There were two neighbors in the process of building themselves a home. The first resident is a wise man who dug deep to build on a rock foundation. He believes in Christ, obeys and lives according to God’s Word. He knows...

Reflections on Faith & Community Rev. Jerry Bertelson “A friend loves at all times….” — Proverbs 17:17aIn an era when many struggle with loneliness and mental health challenges, one simple idea is quietly transforming communities around the world: the Friendship...

Paws for Thought Joyce Tieszen Tegtmeier | Correspondent Of all the neighborhood and stray cats who visit our yard, Marble is the only cat who identified a small gap between the basement window and the window well covering as an inviting habitat, safe from other...

Carla Snyders | NCP Writer Veterans Day is Monday November 11th, 2024. America celebrates Veterans Day in order to recognize our military personnel of the armed forces. This tradition began with President Wilson who proclaimed an Armistice Day for November 11,...

The Christmas Gift Shop is a cherished tradition that offers inpatients at the VA Hospital in Sioux Falls the opportunity to select Christmas gifts for themselves and their loved ones, ensuring they can participate in the joy of giving, even while receiving care. This...