Lon Hatcher was recently appointed the new Centerville Police Chief (photo/submitted). Riva Sharples | Writer Seasoned law enforcement officer Lon Hatcher was recently appointed the new police chief in Centerville. Hatcher, who served as a law enforcement officer in...
Riva Sharples | Writer Irene-Wakonda’s first sale of honey from its bee colony has been successful.The high school recently sold out of the 200 bottles of honey they had harvested late last year from the 200,000 bees in Irene-Wakonda’s bee colony.“The honey is all...
Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor In a recent vote, the proposed school bond vote in Marion was narrowly voted down. This leaves many asking, “so what’s plan B?” Some were hoping to get that answer on during the last school board meeting held on February 12, but that...
69Lennox, SDFebruary 11, 2024Gary Lee Buse, 69, of Lennox, SD, passed away on February 11, 2024, after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.Gary was born on July 22, 1954, to Walter and Elvina (Goeman) Buse. He grew up on the family farm outside of Marion, SD. After...
79February 14, 2024Chancellor, SDKenneth Leveille, age 79, passed away February 14, 2024, at Sanford USD Medical Center, Sioux Falls, SD.Kenneth James Leveille was born at Lemon, SD, on October 29, 1944, the son of Louis and Florence (Banneit) Leveille. At age 2 he...
70Sioux Falls, SDFebruary 17, 2024Janice Marie TerMeer passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at Dougherty Hospice in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She was 70 years old.Janice was born on December 5, 1953, in Mitchell, South...
95Parker, SDFebruary 15, 2024Theresa Deelstra, 95 of Parker, passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at the Freeman Regional Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, February 19, 2024 at St. Christina’s Catholic Church, Parker with burial in the church...
Brody Johnke fights for the shot as the Eagles defense closes in (photo/John Fontes) Riva Sharples | Writer The Irene-Wakonda Girls Basketball team moved its season record to five-15 last week with one win and one loss. The girls defeated Bridgewater-Emery on Tuesday,...
Owen Niederbaumer scores two of his 13 points. (photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen| Viborg-Hurley Sports The Viborg-Hurley Cougars dropped a close one in Howard, in what was a pivotal game not only in rankings but also in the Cornbelt Conference. The Cougars...
Tatum Lyons strips the ball from Menno’s Ashton Massey while Aubrey Schwartz helps with some tough defense. (photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen| Viborg-Hurley Sports The Viborg-Hurley Lady Cougars have had a busy week playing three games to end their regular...
Starting left to right: Andrew Even, Riley Pankratz, Connor Even, Alek Kuchta, Levi Wieman, Michael Even, Logan Buseman, Caleb Christiansen, Dylan Buseman Shane Merrill | Sports The Parker wrestling squad put together another outstanding day on the mat last Saturday...
Trevor Ryan (Irene-Wakonda) wrestles with Caleb Heuertz from Elk-Point Jefferson. Trevor would wrestle all three rounds and lose by decision 2-1. (photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen| Viborg-Hurley Sports Viborg-Hurley/Irene-Wakonda had technically six...
Taylor Goodwin makes a good grab during the Scotland game (photo/Al Astleford) Alan Astleford | Marion The month of February has been good to Freeman Academy/Marion Bearcats men. The boys won three games and lost two.The game February 8, FA/M lost to AC/DC 42-57 on...
Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports As our season begins to come to a close, let’s celebrate our Cougar Basketball Cheerleaders who help lead the crowd, and cheer on our Cougars to victory. The cheerleaders are under the direction and supervision of...
Cougar Levi Simonsen takes the podium in 3rd place at Middle School State Wrestling. (submitted photo) Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports Coach Jensen took three students, Claire Campbell, Kayla Schoolmeester, and Levi Simonsen, with him to Middle School State...
Brennan Tople attacks the lane vs Dell Rapids St. Mary.(photo/Ticia Eide) Tricia Eide | Centerville Sports Centerville boys were on the road to Dell Rapids St. Mary’s for the second half of the doubleheader. Centerville had an alright start to the game, missing some...
Lillie Eide drives past a defender vs Dell Rapid St. Mary. Eide contributed 19 points! (photo/Tricia Eide) Tricia Eide | Centerville Sports Another big challenge was set forth for the Lady Tornadoes as they anxiously took the court to take on Class A, 16-2 Elk Point...
Landon Wieman pulls up for two during a recent game (photo/Dave Fuller) By Shane Merrill | Sports Parker traveled to Canton last week with the season quickly winding down. The C-Hawks brought size and athleticism to the floor and the Pheasants could do little to slow...
Emotions were high as Gerard’s family was presented with an engraved shotgun in his memory. Pictured (L-R) are his mom, Dawn Muller, cousin Tyler Lund, dad Paul Muller, Brady Faggard, and brother Orson Muller. (photo/submitted) Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor It has...
