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24th Annual Cornstock happening this Saturday in Wakonda
A children’s carnival will take place from 11:30 until 12:45 p.m. in the Wakonda Park run by the Wakonda Pool lifeguards and staff. Cornstock will also feature live music, inflatables for kids, swimming at the pool, a poker run, and more (Photo/Riva Sharples). Riva...
Hot Hurley Nights lives up to its name
Everyone loves a petting zoo. (Photo/Faydra Christensen) Renae Hansen | Editor It just wouldn’t be Hot Hurley Nights without temperatures in the 90’s and high humidity, and this year was no exception. The schedule may have been adjusted slightly, with the Fishing...
Centerville Lewis Family Drug closes
Renae Hansen | Editor Lewis Family Drug in Centerville will be closing their doors this Friday, August 2. All prescription files will be transferred to the Lewis Pharmacy in Viborg, and pharmacy technicians Jenna and Amanda will transfer to the Lewis stores in Viborg...
Parking Lot Party at Parker First Baptist Church
Joe Cunningham, Director of Worship at Parker First Baptist Church. (Photo/H Photography) Monique R. Hurtado | Writer Earlier this year, Parker First Baptist Church welcomed a new pastor and now one of their own has stepped up to be the Director of Worship. Joe...
Remembering Luke Hansen
Luke’s Mile is run during Hot Hurley Nights in honor of Luke Hansen, son of Bill and Barb Hansen who lost his life to cancer as a child. Many of Luke’s classmates come back each year to participate. Pictured are classmates Chase Mason, Sam Rabern, Seth Deneui, Blake...
Marion youth attend 911 Kids Safety Program
Several departments from the area came out to talk to Marion youth about different safety topics. (Photo/Submitted by Karen Hughes) Renae Hansen | Editor The youth of Marion were treated to a 911 Kids Safety Program last week, where they were able to learn about...
Helen Sorensen
97Viborg, SDJuly 21, 2024Helen Sorensen, 97 of Viborg, passed away on July 21, 2024 at thePioneer Memorial Hospital. Memorial Services were held onSaturday, July 27, 2024 at Bethany Lutheran Church, ViborgThe service was livestreamed at...
Norma Jeno Ackerman
78Marion, SDJuly 23, 2024Norma Jeno Ackerman, 78 of Marion, passed away on July 23, 2024.Memorial Services were held on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at the Emmanuel Presbyterian Church in Marion. Arrangements provided by Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Home.Norma Jean Wanous was...
Richard Becker
76Canistota, SDJuly 18, 2024Richard Becker, 76, of Canistota passed away on July 18 at his home under hospice care. Funeral Services were held on Wednesday, July 24, at Bethesda Church of rural Marion.Livestream of the...
Janice “Jan” Koch
70Sioux Falls, SDJuly 26, 2024Janice “Jan” Koch passed away under the compassionate care of Dougherty Hospice at the age of 70 years and four months on July 26, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.A private graveside service took place at Woodlawn Cemetery on...
Janice Erickson
84Davis, SDJuly 23, 2024Janice Erickson, 84 of Davis passed away July 23, 2024, at the Centerville Care and Rehab Center. Memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 1, at United Methodist Church, Hurley. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Wednesday,...
Sticks sweep foes at VFW State
The Sticks won the State 14U VFW tournament held in Garretson last weekend. (Photo/Submitted) The State 14U VFW tournament was held in Garretson on July 26-28. The Canistota-Freeman Sticks games were against Bridgewater-Emery Marlins, Britton and Parkston. Each one of...
16U caps regular season
Shane Merrill | Parker Sports The Parker 16U baseball team capped their regular season last night, coming from behind to beat Volga in a walk-off, but fell to top ranked Dell Rapids in the finale.First against Volga, Parker jumped ahead in the first only to have Volga...
Second Annual Alumni Basketball Game kicks off Hot Hurley Nights
All who participated in the 2024 Alumni Basketball game. Team Black would come away with the victory! Back row- Mason Madsen, Gradee Sherman, Kobee Sherman, Cory Jacobsen, Jay Johnson, Brandon Devries, Stephen Lee, Blake Schroedermeier, Austin Wurtz, Brian Dangel,...
August 1, 2024
Glenridge Golf Course observing 100th anniversary with three-day celebration
Glenridge Golf Course will be celebrating their 100th Anniversary with a three-day celebration August 9-11. (Photo/Submitted) Riva Sharples | Writer This August, golf fans and Irene community members will celebrate a remarkable milestone – the 100th anniversary of...
Back-to-school preparations in motion for Parker Preschool
Hearts in Mind gears up Donna Rumbaugh | Writer Tucked away in a peaceful part of Parker is Hearts in Mind Preschool, a non-profit organization dedicated to education. Founded over 20 years ago by Jackie Lukes as a way to fill a much-needed service for our children,...
Turner County Court Offices make the move
Monique R. Hurtado | Writer It’s moving day for Turner County Court Services!As previously reported, Judge Cheryle Gering and 1st Circuit Court Administrator Kim Allison made the executive decision to move Court Services from the Turner County Courthouse after...
Danish Days 2024
Mike Miller shows his grandson the ropes of driving an old tractor through the Danish Days parade. (Photo/Faydra Christensen) “That’s a Wrap!” Renae Hansen | Editor It may not have been typical July weather, with below average temps and rain putting a damper on some...
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