By John Andrews South Dakota is enjoying an unusually warm and dry early spring. Snow geese passed through a couple weeks early, tulips are popping out of the ground and, in what was a relief for thousands of high school basketball fans, the annual threat of a state...
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Hanson Cheer Team wins Spirit of Six Award at Class A Tourney
Fifty-six years ago, Rapid City High School experienced a tragic loss. On March 17, 1968, six cheerleaders and their advisor were killed in a plane crash. They were on their way home from the state basketball tournament in Sioux Falls. The pilot and his wife also...
Salem nursing home comes down
STORM DAMAGED NURSING HOME REMOVED A long standing building in Salem that served as a nursing home under several owners was demolished this past week due to damage beyond repair from the infamous derechos that struck the area many months back. Commonly known as...
Talbert recognized as wildlife manager of the year
Matt Talbert (right center), a District Conservation Officer Supervisor with the South Dakota GF&P and from Salem, was recognized by South Dakota Bowhunters, Inc. as the Wildlife Manager of the Year at a social gathering with the GF&P Commission and staff...
Huber graduates from Basic Law Enforcement course
DEPUTY HUBER COMPLETES CERTIFICATION Deputy Matthew Huber receives his certification after completing training in Pierre from Director Dan Satterlee on the left and Assistant Kelly Marnette in the back. (Submitted photo) Owen Reitzel | Editor Hanson County Deputy...
Unite Church to host “Unite to Feed Kids”
Spring is in the air and change is afoot. Have you felt it too? At Unite Church in Salem we have felt the change and excitement that comes with the warm weather we have been experiencing - looking into the future, gathering people, socializing, and having a general...
17th Annual Learning Bridge Daycare Chili Cook-off approaching
The 17th Annual Chili & Soup Cook-Off, benefiting the Learning Bridge Daycare in Bridgwater, is scheduled for Monday, March 25, 2024, this year at the Bridgewater Fire Hall from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.Participants are encouraged to bring their favorite soup, whether that...
Funraiser held for local resident
A fundraiser was held at the Alexandria Fire Hall on March 10 for Jan Nebelsick, who is battling cancer. Getting ready to serve the breakfast is (l-r) Kristi Berg, Deb Wollman, and Dawn Tegethoff. (Photo/Owen Reitzel)
Bridgewater Community Chorus presents “My King is Known by Love”
50th anniversary year The Bridgewater Community Chorus will be celebrating its 50th anniversary this year with the presentation of “My King is Known by Love”. The performances will be on Palm Sunday, March 24 at the Zion Bible Church in Bridgewater and on Good Friday,...
McCook Central to host Big East Conf. Honor Band concert
The McCook Central Music Department will be hosting the Big East Conference Honor Band concert on Monday, March 18 at 7:00 p.m. in the McCook Central Auditorium.Seventy-seven students from ten schools in the Big East Conference will be represented. During the day, the...
