Erik Dods and his wife. (Photo/Submitted) Monique R. Hurtado | Writer When Jamie Buteyn was appointed Interim Sheriff last fall, one of many tasks he was faced with was organizing the evidence room. Inventorying and organizing all the evidence would be quiet an...
59Centerville, SDMay 10, 2024Deborah Jo Pease, of rural Centerville, SD, passed away Friday, May 10, 2024, at her home. Mass of Christian burial was held May 16, 2024 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Centerville, SD with Father David Roehrich as celebrant. Burial...
83Marion, SDMay 10, 2024Curtis Fast, 83, of Marion passed away on May 10 at Oak view Terrace in Freeman. Funeral Services were held on Thursday, May 16 at Bethesda Church of rural Marion with burial in the Schartner Mennonite Cemetery.Curtis Glenn Fast was born July...
75Lennox SDMay 12, 2024Patrick “Pat” Dangel, 75 died peacefully at his home in Lennox, SD, while under the care of Avera Hospice on May 12, 2024, surrounded by his family. Funeral mass was held May 20, 2024, at St. Boniface/Idylwilde Catholic Church, rural Freeman,...
Shane Merrill | Parker Sports The Parker track and field teams concluded their regular season last week and will now head to the state meet this weekend with several notable performances heading into the biggest weekend in the sport.The Pheasant boys’ and girls’ team...
Shane Merrill | Parker Sports The Parker HS trap team wrapped up their final week of scored shooting this week, as they will look to the post season in the coming weeks. Coach Paul Muller noted that several regular participants were unable to attend due to...
Jack Anderson slides into second base and beats the throw. (Photo/Submitted by Kirsten Wieman) Shane Merrill | Parker Sports The Parker 13-14 baseball team opened their season last week against Lennox and fell in a close battle against the perennial power, 8-4.The...
Shane Merrill | Parker Sports The Parker softball team wrapped up its inaugural season last week, traveling to Arlington for a Triangular with Arlington and Elkton-Lake Benton. Having had their last four games cancelled due to weather, Parker had been without a game...
Shane Merrill | Parker Sports The Parker baseball team hit a tough skid in the final week, falling in their final three games and ending their season with a 4-9 record.To start the week Parker faced Centerville in another battle, but after some fireworks, fell 10-6....
Riva Sharples | Writer Sixteen students from Irene-Wakonda are headed to the state track meet this weekend.Congratulations to these athletes: Seniors Sam Hansen and Ben Girard; Juniors Brenna Lyngstad, Jens Hansen, Madison Orr, Hailey Orr, and Shelby Oien; Sophomores...
CHS junior Isaac Mahorl gives it his all in the 4x400m relay to help qualify his team! Bravo Tornadoes! (Photo/Tricia Eide) Tricia Eide | Centerville Sports What a beautiful day the Tornadoes were gifted with to run at the Dan Clarke Relays in Bridgewater. For most...
Congratulations to the Centerville Boys gold team on their second place finish at Parker! (From left to right) Jase Brouwer, Corbin Tople, Cullen Pollard, and Denver Anderson. Brooke Pingrey placed 8th for the girls! (Photo/Submitted) Tricia Eide| Centerville Sports...
Freshman Olivia Hanson qualified for both high jump and javelin to compete in her first state tournament. (Photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports The Viborg-Hurley Track team competed in two meets this past week. On Monday, they traveled...
Viborg-Hurley golfers Reiley Murray, Bryson Morrison, Peyton Hansen, and Brooklyn Kessler. (Photo/Submitted) Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports The Irene Invite was held on May 13 at Glenridge Golf Course in rural Irene. Viborg-Hurley came in 2nd place four...
Senior Zoey Christensen is daughter of Todd and Faydra Christensen. She is pictured with her mother and sister, Rachel. (Photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports Cougar Softball would like to thank their seniors for all the years of...
The VHHS Cougars Softball Team. (Front Row) Tatum Lyons, Charley Nelson, Lexi Lendemann, Adalyn Buol, Rayna Miller and Brinley Smith. (Back Row) Coach Mason Madsen, Gia Miller, Zoey Christensen, Raegan Smith, Sierra Cordell, Maddie Feiock, and Coach Riley Johnson....
Men’s Team Score 1 Hanson,228; 2 Viborg-Hurley, 190; 3 Freeman Academy/Marion, 184100M 1 Keaton Preheim, 11.36; 6 Dominic Sperling, 11.90; 7 Karter Weber, 11.95. 200M 1 Keaton Preheim, 23.17; 7 Liam Ortman, 24.36; 9 Dominic Sperling, 24.36. 400M 8 Justin Escobar,...
The catcher catches a pop fly at home plate for an out. She kept the ball even after the batter ran into her. (Photo/John Fontes) Alan Astleford | Writer The Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy Phoenix evened their season record at 7-7 when they defeated Avon 10-9 in the...
A tribute to a hero Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor It has been 15 years since that dreadful Sunday morning when the horrifying news broke that a Turner County Deputy Sheriff had been shot and later died as a result of his injuries. Residents of Turner County were in...
