Riva Sharples | Writer Gayville Hall, the old-time music hall run by Wakonda resident Judi Sharples, will kick off its 23rd season Sunday, March 17, with a matinee St. Patrick’s Day-themed show. The unique music venue in Gayville, SD, has just announced its spring...
March 5, 2024 Monique R. Hurtado | Writer The meeting began with a Turner County resident, Shawn Nielsen, saying “Thank you” to the commissioners for all they have done to rebuild the Sheriff’s Department. “If you would have told me [last summer] that Jamie Buteyn and...
Levi Wieman representing Parker on top of the podium in the 215 weight class. (photo/Faydra Christensen) Giahna Miller representing Viborg-Hurley/Irene-Wakonda on top of the podium in the 165 weight class. (photo/Faydra Christensen)
For 26 years, Mary Anderson has been making home-cooked meals at Swan Lake Christian Camp. Last year, Anderson served more than 3,000 people at the camp (photo/submitted). Riva Sharples | Writer For the past 26 years, Mary Anderson has been making stomachs happy at...
Brent Booth, Turner County Chief Deputy Sheriff. (photo/submitted) Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor Brent Booth officially became a member of the Turner County Sheriff Department on February 12, this year. He comes to us after his retirement from the Sioux Falls...
Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor Recently, a local news source reported a Turner County man was accused of beating and poisoning dogs. A warrant was issued back in January for the arrest of the accused, and that warrant was served on February 18. The Sioux Falls...
Riva Sharples | Writer At a recent meeting, the Friends of the Wakonda Pool non-profit organization set the date for this year’s Cornstock celebration in Wakonda. The annual day of fun in the Wakonda Park will take place on Saturday, August 3.This year will mark the...
Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor A special meeting was held in Chancellor on Thursday, February 22, 2024, which is exactly 10 days after a petition to recall Darol Hostetler was filed with Finance Officer, Linda Hunnel.According to SDCL 9-13-30, once filed, the board...
This week, Helen Fitzgerald (left) replaces Diane Bohlmann (right) as Lead Teller at First Premier Bank in Wakonda. Bohlmann is retiring after 12 ½ years at the bank (photo/Riva Sharples). Riva Sharples | Writer After 12 ½ years of service to the community, Wakonda...
The Livewires 4-H Club had 14 members attend the January meeting held at Air Maddness in Sioux Falls (photo/submitted) Izabella Kastner | Club Secretary The Livewires 4-H club met on Sunday February 18, 2024 at 5 p.m.at the Courthouse in Parker. Vice President Sage...
Monique R. Hurtado | Writer Highway Superintendent Kent Austin came before the commissioners to give a brief update. They are working on inspecting the smaller bridges. They finished patching up all the badger holes yesterday just in time for the cold weather.Interim...
Faydra Christensen| Viborg-Hurley Sports The 2024 State Wrestling Tournament held at the Denny Sanford Premier Center showcased the exceptional talent of the Viborg-Hurley/Irene-Wakonda wrestling team. Seven skilled wrestlers from the squad, Jacob Johnson, Giahna...
One family faces a challenge like no other Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor It has been a little less than a year since the brain numbing diagnosis of cancer. A young teen with everything going for him, and his family were flattened by the news. Kobee Sherman, then a...
EMS volunteers from Parker Ambulance, Parker Fire, Hurley Ambulance and Marion Ambulance attended CPR continuing education training recently, during American Heart Month. (photo/submitted) Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor Living in a rural area can have some drawbacks...
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...
