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Simple and straight forward common sense

-Lock your doors Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor At a recent town meeting in Chancellor, Deputy Nolan Clark engaged with residents to address pressing concerns regarding the safety of the small community. Like many other communities, Chancellor has witnessed a rise...

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Hanson reaches 1000 milestone at State Tournament

Nick Hanson scored his 1,000th career point during the Class B State Tournament. (photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports Viborg-Hurley’s junior center, Nick Hansen had an even sweeter state tournament as he reached 1,000 career points...

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Marion girls’ basketball season reflections

Nathan Epp/Hadley Luke The team knew this would be a very different year for us. Last year’s seniors were significant contributors to every aspect of the game, and some younger players would have to step up to fill the statistics and minutes played by that group....

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Boys’ basketball season overview

Jerico Shape The Freeman Academy/Marion boys’ varsity basketball team finished their season 8-13 on Tuesday, February 27 after falling just short to the Centerville Tornados. The Bearcats started their season with a win before losing a few games; by the first half of...

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Cougars head back to Class B Championships

Front- Bridget Benest, Morgan Patterson, Maggie Kessler, Jazmyne Robinson, Bailey Weegar Middle- Coach Galen Schoenefeld, Zoey Christensen, Brenner Gerdes, Josh Roth, Jake Austin, Bryson Morrison, Zac Austin, Tryg Goettertz, Braydyn Morrisosn, Paisley Skonhovd, and...

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SB201 passes, but we are still a people divided

Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor For two years, we have been hearing the back-and-forth arguments of the pros and cons of carbon pipelines running through our state. What started out as a warning cry from a few quickly grew into a full-blown movement of protesting and...

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Setting the record straight

Monique R. Hurtado | Writer Last week a concerned resident took to Facebook to air a grievance about the fact that the Lincoln County Sheriff deputy responded to a call in Monroe instead of the Turner County Sheriff’s office. This post started a firestorm of negative...

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St. Patty’s Day Show Kicks Off 23rd Season at Gayville Hall

Riva Sharples | Writer Next Sunday, March 17, Gayville Hall, along with The Friends of Traditional Music, will present a special St. Patrick’s Day show. “A St. Patty’s Day Celebration” will feature the Sioux Falls-based band Maggie in the Meantime blending...

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Four Docs, two wars, one common bond

(L-R) Raymond Andalio of Pryor, OK (Iraq), Ron Schmit of Parker (Vietnam), Stephen Soto of Janesville, CA (Iraq), Bryan Diehm of Yakima, WA (Iraq). (photo/submitted) Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor Early spring temperatures have brought beautiful weather to South...

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Read Across America celebrated across Turner County

Students at Marion School celebrate Read Across America week. Back row: Mrs. Roth, Jaxon Vissers, Meadow Crooks, Nathan Hammit, Wilma Langrehr, John Langrehr, Jacob Bult. Front row: Adalyn Witt, Kinley Beckstrand, Caleb Eckhardt, Adaline Blau, Alaska Foht....

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Marion City Council

Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor The Marion City Council met on Monday, March 4 at 7:00 p.m. at the Marion City Building on Main Street.Brenda Kiggins and Becky Buseman were in attendance on behalf of the Marion Ambulance to request the release of funds for the new...

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Chancellor faces petitions, recalls, and resignations

Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor It was a packed house at the City Office in Chancellor as residents filed in for the regular meeting on Monday, March 11. President Shelly Paetow and Trustee Darol Hostetler were in attendance along with Finance Officer Linda Hunnel....

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“The Living Last Supper” coming to a church near you

“The Living Last Supper” is part production and part church service. It is appropriate for all, and everyone is urged to see this free production sponsored by the Centerville Arts Council. Catch a performance March 24 in Centerville, March 25 in Parker, or March 26 in...

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Weekly Commissioners Meeting, March 12

Monique R. Hurtado | Writer Commissioner Miller began the meeting. No one appeared for public comment.Highway Superintendent Kent Austin came before the commissioners to give an update. His department completed their small structure inspections. He presented a rough...

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Welsh immigrant, rugby coach makes Centerville home

International traveler, Rugby coach, and Welsh native Bryn Chivers has made Centerville his home for the past 18 years (photo/submitted). Riva Sharples | Writer International travel, the sport of rugby, books, art, and cats.These are just some of the loves of Welsh...

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Beatrice Annette (Gustad) Norberg

85Highlands Ranch, COFebruary 12, 2024Annette (Gustad) Norberg, 85, formerly of Highlands Ranch, CO, passed away at Sanford USD Medical Center, Sioux Falls, SD, on February 12, 2024.Annette Gustad was born in Vermillion, SD, on July 4, 1938, to Ben and Adena...

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LeRoy D. Brown

83Roslyn and formerly of Webster, SDMarch 5, 2024,LeRoy D. Brown, 83, of Roslyn and formerly of Webster, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at Strand Kjorsvig Living Center in Roslyn.Funeral services will be 10:30am, Friday, March 15, 2024 at St. John’s Lutheran...

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