Harvey Jongeling has decided to retire from the Chancellor Fire Department after serving for an amazing 61 years! (Photo/Submitted) After 61 years of dedicated service to the Chancellor Community Fire Department, Harvey Jongeling has decided to retire.Jongeling was...
Southeastern Electric Cooperative (SEC) honored six employees and two board members for their years of service.“I want to express my sincere gratitude to these employees and board members for their dedication and contributions to Southeastern Electric,” said Chad...
The USA Dance Team, of which Wakonda resident Rebekah Sharples-Schmidt was a part, fared well at World Competition in Poland in late November and December, bringing home medals and finalist placements in individual and group competitions across four categories of...
PIERRE, S.D.—Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen announced today the reappointment of the Honorable Cheryle Gering as Presiding Judge for the First Judicial Circuit. Judge Gering’s reappointment follows the reselection of Jensen as Chief Justice of the South Dakota Supreme...
Monique R. Hurtado | Writer Chairman Jared Hybertson called the meeting to order. There was a call for approval of the agenda. The motion passed.The meeting was then opened to public comment. Former Commissioner Mick Miller informed the commission that the Parker City...
Schlat with her son and four daughters. (Photo/Submitted) Tory Schlaht Monique R. Hurtado | Writer The Pioneer Medical Clinic in Parker recently welcomed a new member to their clinic, Certified Nurse Practitioner Victoria “Tory” Schlaht. Tory comes to us from Sioux...
Kobee and other family members would go out after every game and present the “Player of the Game Award.” Here Kobee is presenting the Player of the Game Award to Nick Hanson, Viborg-Hurley Senior after Viborg-Hurley’s victory over Elk Point-Jefferson. (Photo/Faydra...
Centerville resident Spencer O’Toole is the new territorial manager for southeastern South Dakota for J & R Mechanical, serving customers in the Alcester, Hudson, Beresford, and Centerville region. (Photo/Submitted) Riva Sharples | Writer A new company offering...
The Home Town Grocery sign on Viborg’s Main Street has been showing colder temperatures the past few days! (Photo/Renae Hansen) Snowfall still well below average Renae Hansen | Editor Though this winter has been milder than usual so far, the region was rocked with a...
Pioneer Memorial Hospital & Health Services is bringing back the three-month community challenge to improve the health status of our community. The goal of this challenge is to inspire and motivate our community to eat healthy, exercise, and support their weight...
Nancy Hlavac and Calli Barnes from the Flower Patch deliver flowers to residents of Centerville Care & Rehab Center. Christmas cheer was spread to 185 area nursing home residents due to the generous donations from the store’s customers. (Photo/Submitted) Donations...
The Lund Theatre in Viborg recently installed a new laser projector, just in time for some big name movies to hit the screen. Pictured is the line for one of the recent blockbusters, Moana 2, at the theater. (Photo/Submitted) Renae Hansen | Editor It’s been over ten...
Kobee Sherman enjoys a moment with the VH Cougars at least year’s State B Basketball Tournament. (Photo/Faydra Christensen) Renae Hansen | Editor Kobee Sherman is a familiar name to many of us in the area. In March 2023, Kobee was diagnosed with osteosarcoma cancer in...
Glen Danielsen, Resident Assistant for Pioneer Memorial Hospital & Health Services, has been named as the December Employee of the Month. Glen started working at Pioneer Memorial in January 2024.In Glen’s role, he is responsible for assisting residents at Pioneer...
The Wren’s Nest owner Renee Simonsen and vendor Karla Johnson. The two consider each other “thrifted sisters”. (Photo/Renae Hansen) Renae Hansen | Editor One of Viborg’s historic buildings has become the birthplace of one of Renee Simonsen’s biggest dreams. Renee and...
Santa was available for photo opportunities with the kids. Last minute shoppers had the opportunity to complete their lists at the Last Chance Holiday Craft and Vendor Show held at the Chancellor Event Center last Saturday. Over forty vendors and crafters were on hand...
John and Jackie Mayo spread Christmas cheer to residents of Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home. (Photo/Submitted) Renae Hansen | Editor When John Mayo was injured on the job six years ago, he had no idea that it would lead to a side gig as Santa that he continues to do to...
Wreaths Across America is an American nonprofit organization. Wreaths are placed on veterans› graves not because they died but because they lived! Without our veterans, we could not enjoy the freedom we have. The National Wreaths Across America date for 2024 was...
Visitors are welcomed to the Marion Hometown Christmas celebration last Saturday. (Photo/Alan Astleford) Alan Astleford | Writer There was frost and freezing mist in the air but that didn’t keep children and adults away from the Marion Hometown Christmas celebration....
Gary and Ellenor Knutson and Eloise Hybertson accept the award for the Business of the Year for the Sewing Room & Country Sunshine Greenhouse. (Photo/Submitted) Jared Hybertson | Centerville Community & Economic Development Coordinator On December 7 the...
