Marion celebrates Hometown Christmas

Marion celebrates Hometown Christmas

Visitors are welcomed to the Marion Hometown Christmas celebration last Saturday. (Photo/Alan Astleford) Alan Astleford | Writer There was frost and freezing mist in the air but that didn’t keep children and adults away from the Marion Hometown Christmas celebration. Vendors with Christmas and holiday items were available with a gift-wrapping service....

Centerville holds 2024 Community Gala Event

Centerville holds 2024 Community Gala Event

Gary and Ellenor Knutson and Eloise Hybertson accept the award for the Business of the Year for the Sewing Room & Country Sunshine Greenhouse. (Photo/Submitted) Jared...

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Know your Neighbor

Know your Neighbor

Dec 18, 2024 | ,

Duwayne and Theresa Bonhorst. (Photo/Submitted) Duwayne Bonhorst Renae Hansen | Editor Even Santa...

Obituaries

Adella (Della) Fogelman

Dec 18, 2024 |

93Sioux Falls, SDDecember 8, 2024Adella (Della) Fogelman of Sioux Falls, SD went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 8, 2024.  She was 93. Adella June (Schmidt) Fogelman was born on a farm near Marion, SD on July 11, 1931, one of eleven children of Henry and...

Marilyn Carol Bondesen

Dec 18, 2024 |

82Hurley, SDDecember 14, 2024.Marilyn Carol Bondesen, 82, passed away peacefully with her husband of almost 66 years by her side, on Saturday, December 14, 2024.Marilyn was born on March 25, 1942 in Hurley, South Dakota, to Matt and Helen (Lease) Woodward. She joined...

James E. Hansen

Dec 11, 2024 |

91Anaheim Hills, CA (formerly of Viborg, SD)November 10, 2024James E Hansen, 91, of Viborg, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2024 where he resided in Anaheim Hills, CA.  James (Jim) was born on August 24, 1933 to Joseph and Violet Hansen.  He was preceded in...

Ann C. Mullinix

Dec 11, 2024 |

103Wakonda, SDDecember 4, 2024Ann C. Mullinix, 103, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2024 at the Wakonda Heritage Home in Wakonda, SD.Ann owned and operated “Pretti Beauty Salon” in Wakonda, South Dakota for 26 years, retiring in 1987. Ann worked countless hours...

Orpha DeGroot

Dec 11, 2024 |

95Sioux Falls, SDNovember 28Orpha DeGroot, 95, of Sioux Falls passed away on November 28 at Ava’s Hospice House. Funeral Services were held on Saturday December 7 at First Church of God in Marion.Orpha was born on September 14, 1929 to Wilhelm and Lydia (Graff)...

Adam Van Hove

Dec 11, 2024 |

49Freeman, SDDecember 4, 2024A Celebration of Life for Adam Van Hove will be held Saturday, December 14, 2024 starting at 10:30 a.m. at the Freeman Community Center in Freeman, SD. Feel free to stop by to talk to his family and reminisce with one another about our...

Orpha DeGroot

Dec 4, 2024 |

95Sioux Falls, SDNovember 28, 2024Orpha DeGroot, 95, of Sioux Falls passed away on November 28 at Ava’s Hospice House. Funeral Services will be Saturday December 7 at 10 a.m. at First Church of God in Marion. Visitation will be Friday from 5-7 p.m. in the church...

Seth Playter

Dec 4, 2024 |

36Hurley, SDNovember 25, 2024Seth Playter, 36 of Hurley, passed away unexpectedly on November 25, 2024. A memorial service for Seth will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 14, 2024 at the Trondhjem Lutheran Church in Lonsdale, Minnesota. Arrangements by...

Sports

Freeman overtakes the Cougars in overtime

Dec 18, 2024 |

Brady Schroedermeier seems to defy gravity going up for two of his 14 points.  (Photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports The Viborg-Hurley Cougars tipped off their season in an exciting but hard-fought game against Freeman. With high...

Lady Cougars start season with a victory

Dec 18, 2024 |

Kendra Gilbert goes up for two points.  Gilbert would score 14 points in the victory over Freeman. (Photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports The Viborg-Hurley Lady Cougars kicked off their basketball season in dominant fashion, securing a...

Lady Tornadoes open season with a win over Gayville-Volin

Dec 18, 2024 |

Emma Marshall powers up for a lay-up vs. Gayville-Volin. Marshall contributed 15 points for the Tornadoes. (Photo/Tricia Eide) Tricia Eide | Centerville Sports The season opener for the reigning Region 4B Champions took the Tornadoes to Gayville on Tuesday night. You...

Irene-Wakonda Eagles win first game of the season

Dec 18, 2024 |

Christian Putman goes up for the shot. (Photo/John Fontes) The Irene-Wakonda Eagles boys basketball team beat the Bon Homme Cavaliers 52-18 in the first game of the season on Friday, December 13.Leading scorers for the Eagles were Jens Hansen and Brody Johnke, each...

Tornadoes beat Canistota 50-37

Dec 18, 2024 |

Jase Brouwer drives past the defenders vs. Canistota. Brouwer had 12 points to cash out the evening. (Photo/Tricia Eide) Tricia Eide | Centerville Sports The boys’ season opener took them to Canistota to take on the Hawks. The evening started early with a boys C game,...

MCM girls take down Parker

Dec 18, 2024 |

Meah Wright goes up for two against MCM. (Photo/Submitted) Shane Merrill | Parker Sports The McCook Central/Montrose girls’ basketball team ran by Parker last weekend, rallying past Parker 75-35. The Pheasants kept things close in the first half, trailing by ten at...

Pheasants compete in Howard

Dec 18, 2024 |

Caleb Christiansen wrestles an opponent last week in Howard. Christiansen finished in second place in his class. (Photo/Submitted by Janna Christiansen) Shane Merrill | Parker Sports The Parker wrestling team was at the Howard tournament last weekend with Clayton...