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Andes Central hosted an instrumental contest that was supposed to be held at Gregory on Monday February 24th. The contest began at 8:30 a.m. in the school’s library.

Andes Central held their annual National Honor Society (NHS) Induction Ceremony on Friday, February 28 in the high school auxiliary gym.

National Newspapers in Education Week was celebrated March 2-8.

The Lake Andes Volunteer Fire Department held their annual steak supper during the last weekend of February.

Sports

Monday, March 3, the Avon Pirates started out strong in the first half, but allowed the Alcester-Hudson Cubs to come back in the second half to take the win 54-50.

sistant Coach It was a great weekend for both the Bon Homme/Scotland/Avon girls wrestling team (5th) and Bon Homme/Avon boys team (6th) at the state tournament in Rapid City on February 27, 28, and

Mar 11, 2025 - 09:54

The Lady Raiders traveled to Winner for the Sodak 16 to take on the Lakota Tech Tatanka for a berth to the Class A State Tournament.

Mar 11, 2025 - 09:54

WAGNER BOYS WIN FIRST ROUND GAME

Opinion

Feb 25, 2025 - 19:35

Pastor/Founder of the Grace Baptist Church, Lake Andes since 1988 M ATTHEW 26:6-13 Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper.

Feb 4, 2025 - 13:43

Recently I have read numerous editorials with negative messages. I thought it might be uplifting to submit one in an opposite direction.

Jan 14, 2025 - 10:03

Rail to Trail Update Tyndall to Platte

Nov 27, 2024 - 00:00

Rail to Trail Update: On November 14 I attended a meeting in Pickstown, where the main concern was how to raise up to ten million dollars.

Lifestyle

Wagner’s own #16, Ravyn Medricky and her club volleyball team recently qualified to play in the USA Volleyball (USAV) National Tournament that will be held in Dallas, Texas on June 30th through Jul

At March’s monthly meeting of the Wagner City Council one of the first topics that was brought before the council was Jerrod Rolston’s request to have a city area dedicated for yard debris disposal

Terence Krcil has been a volunteer firefighter for the Wagner Fire Department for the past six years.

Dennis Rucker is being honored as Lake Andes’ March Veteran of the Month. Not only is Rucker a Vietnam War Veteran, but he also served during Operation Desert Storm.

Obituaries

Mar 11, 2025 - 09:54

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Margaret (Peggy) Melmer, on January 29, 2025, in Mitchell, South Dakota, at the age of 90.

Mar 11, 2025 - 09:54

Kim Wayne Joseph Hakl, born August 21, 1953, peacefully passed away at his home on February 21 in Tripp. Kim was a son to Richard and Delores Hakl of Lake Andes.

Mar 11, 2025 - 09:54

Vernon Frandsen was born on July 24, 1956 in Wagner, SD to Alyce and Ejner Frandsen. He joined his 4 years older sister Pam as their second child.

Mar 4, 2025 - 11:47

Scott was a very active member of the Wagner community.