The Emery Senior Citizens are sponsoring a “Burgers on Main” from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. on Friday, July 25, at the Senior Citizen’s Center. The menu includes burgers with toppings, potato salad, baked beans and dessert. All proceeds go to the Senior Citizen...
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Freeman Chislic Festival set for July 26
The Freeman community is once again gearing up for the South Dakota Chislic Festival, scheduled for Saturday, July 26, from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Freeman Prairie Arboretum on the southwestern edge of town. Admission is free.This year’s event will again...
Open House
Baby shower to be heldPlease join us for an open house baby shower for Christy Eich on Saturday, July 26th from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Salem American Legion on Main Street.Christy and Zachary will be welcoming a baby boy in September. Please come help us...
Birthday!
Happy 80th Birthday! Diana EricksonHelp us wish Diana Erickson a happy 80th birthday!Diana grew up in Roscoe, and raised her family and taught school in Tulare.Cards can be sent to: 341 W. Washington Ave., Salem, SD 57058.
Hanson County 4-H Youth In Action results 2025
HANSON COUNTY 4-H FASHION REVUE CONTESTANTSParticipating in this year’s Hanson County 4-H Fashion Revue were: (back, l-r) Hannah Schroeder, Madalynn Ruden, Brooklyn Schroeder, Allie Ruden; (front) Bridgette Leitheiser, Abigail Schroeder, Emily Leitheiser, and Nora...
Canistota students earn scholarships for teaching and leadership
Clara Remacle Adrian Dehaan Three Canistota High School students have been awarded scholarships for their outstanding participation in the “Teens As Teachers” program, a statewide initiative offered by the South Dakota Youth Foundation, Inc.Adrian DeHaan, Katelyn...
Salem blood drive will be July 22
The Salem community blood drive has been rescheduled for July 22. It will be held on the bus by the Legion. The drive will be from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. on July 22.Please call Cheryl at 605-770-6485 to make your appointment or go online to vitalant.org. If you are...
Freeman community blood drive July 23
When the sun is shining, the music is playing, and you’re living your best summer life, donating blood may not be on your bucket list. But here is why it should be.Summer is one of the most critical times of the year for blood donation. With schools out and regular...
Upcoming Events July 17 – 25
ALEXANDRIAMonday, July 215:00 p.m. Newspaper deadlineBRIDGEWATER-EMERYMonday, July 215:00 p.m. Newspaper DeadlineCANISTOTAThursday, July 17Summer Reading Program, Preschool – 1st Grade, 9:00 a.m.Saturday, July 19Chase the Ace & Bingo at Legion, Open at 6:00...
Nielsens named Grand Marshals for Canistota Sport Days Parade
GRAND MARSHALS HONORED FOR THEIR COMMUNITY COMMITMENT Jeff and Janine Nielsen have been named Grand Marshals of the 2025 Canistota Sport Days Parade, set for Saturday, July 12. The couple moved to Canistota in 1991, built a thriving grocery business, and have been...
