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...
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...
Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor The town of Chancellor has seen its share of disagreement on the town board. Sometimes it can be a good thing that leads to new ideas, but other times it can make all the cogs get out of whack.The sleepy little town, nestled along SD...
CommissionerTony Ciampa Monique R. Hurtado | Writer The Turner County commissioners play a vital role in our local government. They are “empowered to ‘super-intend the fiscal concerns of the County’ and ‘to make orders respecting the care and preservation of all...
Newest Turner County Deputies (L-R) Brendan Feldhaus and Trevoy Shaw (photo/Monique Hurtado) Monique R. Hurtado | Writer Last week, the Turner County Sheriff’s Office gained two new recruits. Brendan Feldhaus and Trevoy Shaw were officially sworn in by Clerk of Courts...
Workers on Sunday morning during the fundraiser included: Rick Waltner, Mike Schmidt, Daryl Gortmaker, Nick Gortmaker, Donnie Waldner, Eli Waldner, Landon Langrock, Chuck Weber, Chuck Luke, Dick Luke, Emma McConniel, Zack McConniel, Jeremy Thomas, Rick Nelson, Derek...
Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor Members of the Marion town board met on Monday, February 5 at the Marion City Hall. The Marion Fire Department was on hand to request the release of yearly funds allocated for the department in the 2024 budget. Approved.Interim Sheriff...
(RIGHT) Viborg Public Library Director Becky Nutley displays the quilt that will be raffled off to raise funds for children’s programming at the library. (Photo/Submitted) Renae Hansen | Writer The Viborg Public Library will be selling raffle tickets for the chance to...
Four ensembles and two solos by Irene-Wakonda students earned the highest ranking of Superior at the recent SD Region 1 Vocal and Ensemble contest held in Irene. Members of a Mixed Ensemble that earned Superior included (left to right) Gavin Kirschenman, Duncan...
Riva Sharples | Writer Irene-Wakonda sophomore FCCLA members Savanna Hoxeng and Katelyn Mellem are working on a community service project, and your help is needed. The duo is making hygiene kits to have at the Irene food pantry, as well as at the homeless shelter in...
Riva Sharples | Writer Summer will be here before we know it, and the Town of Wakonda, alongside the nonprofit organization Friends of the Wakonda Pool, is preparing for the upcoming pool season.At recent meetings of the Town of Wakonda and the Friends of the Wakonda...
Monique R. Hurtado | Writer Highway Superintendent Kent Austin presented the general bids for the commissioners to approve. Motions were made to accept the bids, and the motions passed. A motion was made to purchase a 2023 Caterpillar 150-15AWD motor grader from...
The next best time is NOW Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor If you live in Turner County, there’s no doubt you received a fluorescent green flyer in the mail from the Turner County Conservation District. Each year, this order form is distributed to residents. Along...
Cougar Senior Night Front Row- Maggie Kessler, Haley Nelson, Paisley Skonhovd, Mataya Vannorsdel, Zoey Christensen, and Bailey Weegar Back Row- Devin Sayler, Josh Roth, Bryson Morrison, and Kobee Sherman. (photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley...
Members from the Department of Veteran Affairs presenting Sparrow with the Executive Proclamation from Governor Noem.( photo/Patricia Mahoney) Monique R. Hurtado | Writer Tom Sparrow has been a staple around the Turner County courthouse for over the last decade....
Viborg School experienced its first blizzard and deep freeze with their new electric school bus (photo/John Fontes) John Fontes | Writer With all the stories of Tesla electric cars and other electric vehicles that were unable to be charged and thus rendered useless...
Students in the Viborg-Hurley district poke fun at cell phone addiction during a school concert. Here (L-R) Addison Sayler, Jazmyne Robinson, Hannah Misch, Evan Campbell, and Jake Austin sing while looking at their phones during the song, “I Want to Stare at My Phone...
Many positions for government offices are up for re-election this year, including two County Commissioner seats and the County Sheriff. Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor 2024 is an election year. Yes, we are already hearing the hype about campaign trails and political...
