Tammy Chamley | Dells City Journal Editor The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department (GFP) is requiring the habitat stamp to be purchased with hunting and or fishing licensing starting July 1. The habitat stamp was created by the 2020 South Dakota legislature....
Luke Travnicek throws one in at a recent game. (Photo/submitted) Shane Merrill | Sports The Parker 9/10 baseball teams were back on the diamonds last week, opening a busy stretch of games. The fun started Monday, when a rare league scheduled matchup pitted Parker Red...
Pictured right: Marlys Andersen stands in front of her retirement cake and other treats during her retirement party last week. (Photo/Dawn Rye) Dawn Rye | Writer Marlys Andersen started her career at the Turner County Courthouse in 1982 and on Tuesday, June 30, she...
Turner County Highway Superintendent Kent Austin shows permit plans to the commissioners. (Photo/Dawn Rye) Dawn Rye | Writer During last week’s Turner County commissioners meeting, a motion was made to table Gordon Roth’s driveway application. Highway Superintendent...
Monroe Town Board members, from left: Brad McCoy, Troy Melloon and David Kleinsasser, spoke to residents on Thursday, June 18. (Photo/Sarah Ebeling) Dawn Rye | Writer Last week the Monroe Town Board and citizens addressed concerns regarding property issues. Board...
Flames shoot out of the Twisted Garage Chevy pickup at Marion’s cruise night last week. (Photo/Sarah Ebeling) Sarah Ebeling | Managing Editor Although COVID-19 has canceled community events throughout the states, Marion found a way to make the most of things last...
Friday, May 8 Hurley Dale Ray Sorensen was born on April 30, 1953, to Ray and Shirley (Mahoney) Sorensen. He graduated from Hurley High School and attended Mitchell Area Vocational Tech as an electronics technician. He went to work for Dale Electronics in...
89 Friday, June 19 Freeman Myrtis Marie Burr was born May 16, 1931, to Orla Otto and Fern E. (Ellis) Burr in Liberal, Kansas. She attended Banner County School and graduated from Sublette High School in 1949, where her father served as superintendent. Myrtis earned...
Shane Merrill | Sports The Parker 9/10 baseball season opened Wednesday, June 3, on the newly renovated field two in Parker. The Pheasants played host to neighboring Freeman, splitting into two teams. Parker was able to come away with a victory in the first game, but...
The 13 distinguished individuals from across the state of South Dakota have been selected to receive the South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA) Distinguished Service Award for the 2020-21 school year. Following a nomination process, the SDHSAA Board...
Youngsters of all ages were excited to get wet when the pool opened on Monday in Parker. (Photos/Dawn Rye) On Monday, June 15 the Parker pool opened to the public. According to Pool Manager Jodi Friman, 46 kids were allowed into the pool. Friman said the pool will...
Dawn Rye | Writer During last week’s Turner County commissioners meeting, Sheriff Steven Luke said he would talk with Deputy Trent VansRavenswaay, an ALICE trainer, about hosting active shooter training. ALICE stands for Alert Lockdown Inform Counter Evacuate. Luke...
Dawn Rye | Writer During last week’s Parker School Board meeting the administration agreed they still have several questions regarding Koch Hazard’s facility review. Architect Keith Thompson explained the growth chart is based on two variables with a three percent...
Sarah Ebeling | Managing Editor Over 15 residents showed up to last Monday’s city council meeting in Parker to talk sidewalks. The on-going controversy isn’t over even though some council members have said they are done talking about them. From an exemption on...
Sarah Ebeling | Managing Editor Although COVID-19 has been dominating the news and people’s lives for months now, life is still moving forward and for many, that includes the need to either buy or sell a home. In the area, anyone that is looking for a relator now has...
89 Thursday, June 11 Parker Clara Margaret was born on Jan. 19, 1931 on the farm near Monroe to Albert and Ida (Wynalda) Deelstra. After completing the eighth grade at Monroe, she left school to take care of her mother when she became ill. On July 28, 1954, she was...
Parker Public Library re-opens with new selections The Parker Library is open to the public. In order to keep the library safe for patrons and staff, the library will close 30 minutes early to allow extra cleaning. Hours: Monday — Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m....
Sarah Ebeling | Managing Editor The Turner County Fair has been a part of the county’s history for decades. What started as a way to show the success and agricultural achievements of the newly settled county in 1880 has grown into one of the biggest free-gate fairs in...
Youngsters Brenna Bolte and Jillian Schulte run their hands through the waves at last Sunday's Community Vacation Bible School. The drive through event was held at Grace Lutheran Church. Chela Bolte waves to the line of cars that drove through the parking lot of...
Dawn Rye | Writer During last week’s Turner County commissioners meeting a motion was made to accept the primary election results. Auditor Shelia Hagemann read the primary election that was held Tuesday, June 2. Marion with 349 votes, Parker, 358; Chancellor,...
