Monique R. Hurtado | Staff writer Representative Karla Lems , representative of district 16, came to address the commissioners as a concerned citizen. She came to give an overview, a bird’s eye view of the CO2 project. She began by asking the commissioners’ if they...
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Meridian Corner target of negative political posts
-Good food, good people, leave your politics at the door Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor Take a ride down highway 81 until you get to the highway 18-81 junction, or better known as Meridian Corner. Inside this small, but wildly popular roadside restaurant you will...
Wrestlers look strong at MCM tournament
Alek Kuchta (19-6) placed 5th and scored 15.0 team points (photo/John Fontes) By Shane Merrill | Sports In what many wrestling fans peg as a ‘mini’ state tournament, the Parker Pheasants traveled to the MCM tournament last week just before Christmas to face off...
Travnicek drops 29, Parkston tops Parker
Top point getter for the night was Ray Travnicek who put up 29 points on the board (photo/John Fontes) By Shane Merrill | Sports Parker couldn’t match the Parkston Trojans offensive output last Tuesday night, as the Trojans were able to outgun Parker 74-62 and improve...
Parkston takes out Pheasant girls
Meah Wright was the point leader with 11 points and six rebounds (photo/John Fontes) By Shane Merrill | Sports The Parkston Trojans, a long running girls basketball juggernaut have put together another great run this season. The Trojans traveled to Parker last Tuesday...
Viborg-Hurley/ Irene-Wakonda Lady wrestlers shine with 5th place finish at Floyd Farrand
Top (left to right)- Maddie Feiock (3rd), Wendi Silverthorn (3rd), and Ella Kessler (2nd) Bottom (left to right)- Giahna Miller (2nd), Kayla Schoolmeester (8th), and Claire Campbell (5th) and Rayna Miller (3rd) Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports What started as...
Viborg-Hurley Cougars triumph in Hoop City Classic with three players scoring in double digits
Sophomore Brenner Gerdes drives the ball to the basket. (photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christesen | Viborg-Hurley Sports On Thursday, December 27, the Viborg-Hurley Cougars hit the courts at the iconic World’s Only Corn Palace to participate in the Hoop City...
Hoop City Classic Recap: Lady Cougars face tough challenge
Tatum Lyons goes up for a lay up. (photo/ Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports In a thrilling showdown at the Corn Palace in Mitchell on December 27th, the Lady Cougars of Viborg-Hurley (2-4) clashed with the formidable Campbell County from...
FAM wrestling at MCM invite in Salem
Finley McConniel wrestled in the 126 pound weight class at McCook Central invite in Salem. (photo/Alan Astleford) Shane Merrill | Sports Marion/Freeman Results from MCM invite113: Brody Gossen (17-1) placed 1st and scored 26.0 team points.Champ. Round 1 - Brody Gossen...
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NAPA this is Bob…
NAPA Bob aka Bob Sneller is selling both his NAPA stores located in Centerville and Parker at the end of the year (photo/Donna Rumbaugh) Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor October 15, 1988 is the day that Bob Sneller, better known as Napa Bob, but also known as Sneller...
State of emergency declared at the Turner County Courthouse
Monique R. Hurtado | Staff writer At last week’s commissioners meeting, Matt Zobel, from ISG Structural Engineers, presented the findings from the life safety assessment conducted on the courthouse. The assessment revealed that several trusses above the courtroom were...
Viborg-Hurley STEM program has exciting news!
Middle School Science teacher, Jena Campbell stands in front of the aging greenhouse at the Viborg-Hurley school in Viborg. She has big plans for this structure in the future. (photo/Donna Rumbaugh) Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor Jena Campbell has a dream. Her dream...
Crowd turns out to discuss Boondoggle for CO2
The panel who spoke about ‘the big government boondoggle for CO2’(photo/submitted) Monique R. Hurtado | Staff writer A few months ago, the PUC denied Navigator and Summit Carbon Solutions permits to build and run CO2 pipelines in South Dakota. Many took this as a...
I-W Christmas Concert held
A vocal jazz ensemble consisting of Maryn Lyngstad, Alyssa Kirschenman, Victoria Matthews, Kaden Kleinschmit, Savanna Hoxeng, Lydian Mews, Jocee Llewellyn, Emma Logue, and Elsey Thompson presented “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” (photo/Riva Sharples). Riva...
I-W students get into the holiday spirit with dress up days, hot chocolate bar
Pam Erickson, I-W High School Secretary, and I-W Teacher’s Aide Patty Graff display their Christmas sweaters during Holiday Dress Up Days at the I-W School (photo/submitted). Riva Sharples | Writer Last week, students in the Irene-Wakonda School District got into the...
Marion students visit Tieszen home residents
Alan Astleford | Staff Writer The Marion school fourth grade students visited residents of the Tieszen Home. They sang songs, told jokes and did a coloring exercise. Students in pictured are left to right: Alaska Foht, Kinley Beckstrand, Adeline Blau, Meadow Crooks,...
Janine Marie Horner
75,Delmont, SDDecember 12, 2023A Celebration of Janine’s life, was held Friday, December 22, 2023 at the United Methodist Church in Wagner, SD. Burial will be in the ZCBJ Cemetery in Wagner. Peters Funeral Home of Wagner is in charge of arrangements.Janine “Jan” Marie...
Emily Jean Gross
36Sturgis, SDDecember 14, 2023Emily Jean Gross, of Sturgis, SD and a native of Marion, passed away unexpectedly on December 14, 2023. She was only 36 years old. Our family is heartbroken by this loss.Emily was born on February 13, 1987 to Gene and Gayle Gross. She...
Centerville Lady Tornadoes have happy Holiday Classic
Emma Marshal drives past the defender from West Central. Marshal had 10 points and 10 rebounds against the Trojans. (photo/Tricia Eide) Tricia Eide|Centerville Sports The Centerville Lady Tornadoes received an amazing invite to play in the Holiday Classic at the USD...