In a remarkable achievement, Salem native Makenna Sculley has earned a coveted spot in the prestigious South Dakota State University (SDSU) Honor Band. The talented musician, known for her exceptional skills on the clarinet, is set to join an elite group of musicians...
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SD Democrat Party chairman visits Spencer
SOUTH DAKOTA DEMOCRATIC PARTY LEADER VISITS SPENCERSouth Dakota Democratic party leader, Parker native Shane Merrill, speaks to a group of Democrats in Spencer recently. (Photo/Owen Reitzel) Owen Reitzel | Editor To say it’s been a turbulent year for the South Dakota...
District 19 Legislatures
The 2024 Legislative Session has begun and the three District 19 Legislators are in Pierre and ready to serve the District, which includes the counties of Hanson and McCook. They are: (l-r) Senator Kyle Schoenfish, Representative Jessica Bahmuller, and Representative...
Can collection benefits youth
For the past several years, the members of St. Mary’s Ignite have collected cans in a trailer on Salem’s Main Street. Because of the generous donations brought forth from area communities, the Youth Program of St. Mary’s Parish has greatly benefitted from a number of...
Wind and snow force closure of secondary highways
Troy Schwans | Managing Editor Reduced visibilities, blizzard-like conditions, and drifting snow made travel very difficult and dangerous throughout the southern half of South Dakota this past weekend, especially on Saturday, January 13, 2024.Eventually, SDDOT plows...
17th Annual Ladies Night Out upcoming
The Price is Right will theme this year’s Ladies Night Out on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Salem St. Mary’s Hall. Tickets go on sale at Uniquely You Salon and Spa (Gina Hansen) on Thursday, January 18.This year’s event starts at 5:00 p.m. with registration and a social...
Blood drive planned for Freeman
January is National Blood Donor Month and there will be a blood drive on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at the Freeman Community Center sponsored by Freeman Regional Health Services.Schedule an appointment by calling LifeServe Blood Center at 800-287-4903.
Bridgewater Community Cantata invitation to join
The Bridgewater Community Cantata will be celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The Cantata members will be presenting “My King is Known by Love” on Palm Sunday, March 24 at the Zion Bible Church in Bridgewater and on Good Friday, March 29 at the First Baptist...
Note of appreciation from the Winter Fest Committee
The Winter Fest Committee wanted to shout out a long overdue THANK YOU to the Alexandria community for your support, participation, donations, and kind words for the 2023 Winter Fest event that took place on December 8th and 9th, 2023.Big thank you to The City/Hanson...
MCM Co-op meeting to discuss adding softball
There will be a special MCM Co-op meeting on Monday, January 22 at 7:00 p.m. at McCook Central in Salem. The main agenda item will be a discussion of adding softball to the MCM Co-op, possibly this season.
