Keesha Letcher Twelve Dakota Wesleyan University students are finalists for the Honors of Distinction awards, the highest honors given to students in their senior year at the university. Among the finalists is Keesha Letcher from Bridgewater.Established in 2022, the...
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Make plans for the 2025 Spencer Alumni Banquet
This year’s Spencer Alumni Banquet will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2025, starting at 6:00 p.m. at the Spencer Event Center located at 620 Cordo St. in Spencer, SD.Tickets are $20.00 each and must be purchased in advance. They are available at Security State Bank in...
Krempges receives $2,000 scholarship
Jasmine Krempges is the recipient of a $2000.00 scholarship being sponsored by the South Dakota Association of County Highway Superintendents. The scholarship is being funded by an endowment sponsored by the SDACHS.The endowment was made possible by funds raised at...
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 29 and/or Friday, May 30, the Salem Chamber of Commerce would like to help you advertise your...
Salem invests in revitalization of its industrial area
CITY OF SALEM WORKS TO REVITALIZE INDUSTRIAL AREA A bird’s eye view shows the southwest portion of Salem where the industrial area is located. A new concrete road was recently built to support the increased weight and number of vehicles expected to use the road. Many...
Senior project used to promote powerline safety
SENIOR PROJECT DEMONSTRATES SAFETY AROUND ELECTRICITY Bridgewater-Emery senior Braxton Burnham stands with teacher Nicole VanLeur ahead of his senior project on powerline/electrical safety, made possible with support from Central Electric, Southeastern Electric, and...
Salem SD Chamber Burger Battle Champion Crowned
Five establishments participated in this year’s Salem SD Chamber Burger Battle seeking to be crowned the champion. The battle ran from March 17 through March 30. Diners voted on the meticulously crafted burgers based on overall appearance and overall taste. When the...
Butzke fills VBWDD Board vacancy following District expansion
BUTZKE The Vermillion Basin Water Development District (VBWDD) has announced that Fred Butzke of Salem has filled the Board of Director Area 6 Vacancy. The Area 6 Board position became available due to the recent expansion of the District boundaries. McCook County...
Salem Economic Development highlights growth, future projects at annual meeting
Carla Snyders | NCP Writer The Salem Economic Development Corporation held its annual meeting on Thursday, April 10, at The Brewery in Salem. The social hour began at 6:00 p.m., followed by the meeting at 7:00 p.m.The Marketing Committee shared updates regarding A1...
Blagg and Roskens graduate from SD Agricultural and Rural Leaders program
Among the recent graduates of the 12th class of the South Dakota Agricultural and Rural Leadership Program were Kevin Blagg of Salem and Erick Roskens of Emery.The South Dakota Agricultural and Rural Leadership Program (SDARL) graduated 29 leaders overall in Class XII...
