Smiles filled the air as kids ages 0-11 were invited to an Easter Carnival at the Andes Central Auxiliary Gym on Saturday, April 4. Photos by Carla Pesicka
Eggs were everywhere and excitement filled the air as kids ages 0-10 gathered for an Easter Egg Hunt at Lake Andes Senior Living on Saturday, April 4th, with residents enjoying the fun of watching the children search. Photos by Carla Pesicka
The Avon Junior Class hosted their 'A Night Around the World' Prom Saturday evening with the Grand March at 8 p.m.
Tanner Hento of Avon, South Dakota, officially announces his candidacy for House of Representatives for District 19, which includes Bon Homme, Hanson, Hutchinson, McCook, and Turner counties.
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Mykala Voita is honored to announce her re-election campaign for State Senate in District 21. Mykala is currently serving as the District 21 Senator for the 2025-2026 term.
Over 1,900 youth wrestlers from across South Dakota descended upon the Sioux Falls Arena March 20-22nd for the South Dakota Wrestling Coaches Association State Youth Wrestling Tournament.
The Gregory Athletics Club hosted the 33rd Annual East - West Shootout on Monday, March 23, 2026.
RESURRECTION SUNDAY As of this writing we celebrated the most wonderful day the celebration of the culmination.. of the obedience of Jesus Christ.
M ATTHEW 8: 28-32 'And when he was come to the other side into the country of the Gergesenes, there met him two possessed with devils, coming out of the tombs, exceeding fierce, so that no man migh
C olossians 3: 22-25 'Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God; 23 And whatsoever ye do, do it
As a District 21 agriculture producer, I’ve spent my life working the land, growing crops, and doing everything I can in hopes of passing something on to my children.
The Wagner Rotary Club’s weekly meeting began with President Jamie Soukup giving the bell three rings to bring members to order.
Each April, we observe the Month of the Military Child — a time to honor the sons and daughters of those who serve.
FREEMAN: Heritage Hall Museum & Archives has a full slate of activities planned during Schmeckfest 2026, April 10 and 11. The museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Dakota Jubilee Men’s Choir will be performing their home concert on Sunday, April 12th at Prairie’s Edge Methodist Church in Stickney at 7 p.m.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, April 10 at the United Methodist Church in Wagner with burial to follow at the Presbyterian Cemetery, rural Wagner.
Funeral services for Elizabeth Alberta DeJong, 94, of Springfield were held Thursday, April 2 at the Emmanuel Reformed Church in Springfield.
Margaret Ann Burfeindt was born to Joseph and Mary “Mamie” (Bouska) Carda on June 10, 1936 in Tabor. She passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at St.
Matilda P Martin, 82, of Wagner, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at Avera Queeen of Peace Hospital in Mitchell, due to complications of pneumonia.
