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Take the trip!

Carla Snyders | NCP Writer When given a choice to stay close to home or take a trip I have to say I am a bit of a homebody. I like to stay close to my comfort zone. Going on trips stresses me out- the airports and rushing to the next place to get where you have to be...

How to use up all the leftovers

Little House Living By Merissa Alink Our family has always been a family of leftover eaters. When I was growing up, I remember my mom telling me once that a family friend of ours didn’t ever eat food leftovers. I always wondered what they could be doing with all that...

McCook Central Music Boosters hold meeting

The McCook Central Music Boosters met on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the McCook Central choir room. Those in attendance were: 4 Officers, 2 Directors, 3 Members, and 2 students.The meeting was called to order by president, Kathy Stiefvater, at 7:00...

Salem Chamber Burger Battle to begin Monday!

LOCAL EATING ESTABLISHMENTS PREPARE FOR BURGER BATTLE Six Salem eating establishments will be participating in the Salem Chamber Burger Battle beginning on Monday, April 15. The Brewery, The Den Drive-up, The End Zone Bar & Grill, The Homestead, The Quick Stop,...

Anderson, Buseman, Bertelson win Canistota elections

Troy Schwans | Managing Editor Voters in the Canistota School District had the opportunity Tuesday to elect two school board candidates while those voters in the City of Canistota’s Ward 2 could also vote for one city council candidate.Incumbents Jerry Bertelson and...

National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week to be celebrated

Owen Reitzel | Editor Behind those police, ambulance, or fire calls are unseen heroes that lead those agencies to the problem and those would be the telecommunicators or dispatchers to the emergencies.National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (NPSTW), observed...

Start planning now for Salem city-wide rummage

Troy Schwans | Editor If you are having a rummage sale in the city of Salem or near-by rural area during the Salem Chamber of Commerce’s city-wide rummage on Thursday, May 16 and/or Friday, May 17, the Salem Chamber of Commerce would like to help you advertise your...

Spring Means New Baby Calves on Area Farms

Although farmers have their calves at various times throughout the year, the months of February through April seem to still be the most popular times. Calving season is a critical period for farmers as it is an essential process for sustaining the cattle population....

State FFA Degree recipients to be recognized at convention

319 South Dakota FFA members, including several locally, will be recognized for receiving their State FFA Degree at the 96th South Dakota State FFA Convention, Friday April 19th, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. Join in live to help them celebrate or you can also watch the...