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News

One of this week’s featured WCS seniors is Daniel Soukup. He is the son of Gene and Laura Soukup. Daniel has several nicknames including Danny Dimes and Danielson.

Brad Poppe was named Honorary Referee at the Avon Track Meet on April 12th.

Brad graduated from Avon High School in 1986 with a degree in Business. He has been teaching for 37 years.

FFA offers 24 different Career Development Events (CDE)s and one activity that students can choose from to compete in.

The South Dakota Council of Administrators of Special Education (SDCASE) recently chose Miss Slaba to be the recipient of the 2024 Outstanding SDCASE Administrator award.

Sports

Apr 24, 2024 - 00:00

Wagner falls to the Scotland/ Menno Trappers in another very windy battle on April 15th with a score of 1-12.

Avon Track team competed at Wagner Invitational April 9th. No coach's report was available at print time.

Wagner loses another cold and windy battle to Beresford on April 8th with a score of 4-9. Lydia Yost held the pitching duties and pitched all 6 innings with 11 strike-outs and 4 walks.

Apr 17, 2024 - 00:00

The Wagner Red Raiders fell 16-1 to the Castlewood Warriors in the first game of the tournament. Brylie Link led the way with the only hit of the game bringing in one run.

Opinion

Mar 27, 2024 - 00:00

A couple of days ago my wife Brenda and I had a meeting in Aberdeen so we traveled north on highway 281 towards our destination.

Mar 27, 2024 - 00:00

Rail to Trail update.

South Dakota is enjoying an unusually warm and dry early spring.

Feb 21, 2024 - 00:00

Rail to Trail updated Tyndall to Platte: On January 29 I attended the first meeting on the Rail to Trail Project.

Lifestyle

This year National Hairstylist Appreciation Day is celebrated on April 25th.

Apr 24, 2024 - 00:00

10 Years Ago – 2014

The SD National Guard helped build a play system that the Pickstown board purchased in order to update the Tom Brokaw Park in Pickstown.

Apr 24, 2024 - 00:00

We are writing to express our heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you who contributed to our family since receiving Hudson's medical diagnosis of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome.

Apr 24, 2024 - 00:00

Lavern Andersh, received his certificate of 70 years of continuous membership for the Wagner American Legion.

Obituaries

Apr 26, 2024 - 08:21

Karl F. Flood, 37, of Marty, died Monday, April 22, 2024 in his home in Marty. Funeral services were Thursday, April 25 at the YST Community Center in Marty. Burial was in St.

Apr 24, 2024 - 00:00

Jackie Burke passed away at the age of 57 on April 14, 2024 at Highmore Health in Highmore. She was a beloved daughter, mother, sister and friend who will be deeply missed by all.

Apr 24, 2024 - 00:00

Margo Hernandez, 71, of Wagner passed away peacefully Thursday, April 18, 2024 at the Wagner Community Memorial Hospital. A Celebration of Margo’s Life will be Friday, April 26 at 2 p.m.

Apr 24, 2024 - 00:00

Wake services for Herbert Hare, Jr. began Wednesday at the YST Community Center in Marty. Funeral services were held Friday, April 19 at the Community Center.