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Saturday evening the rain began to fall in the area and continued into the night bringing reports of up to 2.8 inches in the area which left standing water in many fields and many roads under water, including this one leading into Dollar General again. Photo by Barb Pechous
Read moreOver the last few months, the COVID-19 pandemic, has forced many of us to change the way we do so many things. Many of these changes include the use of technology and virtual interactions, which are a new norm. We are now visiting our family and friends, attending worship services, participating in work meetings, and even grocery shopping from the comfort of our homes! So, why not complete a 5K virtually?
Read moreMITCHELL, S.D. – Dakota Wesleyan University recently released its Spring 2020 dean’s list which includes 329 university students.
Read moreThe LifeServe Blood Center blood drive in Wagner on Monday, May 18, 2020 had a fantastic turnout! 44 donors registered and 50 life-saving units of blood were donated. Thank you to everyone that came out to help boost the LOCAL blood supply! The units donated at the blood drive can help save up to 150 lives!
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Andes Central Graduation was held Saturday, May 16 . Graduates and their plans are, from left: Angelina Wade plans to study Business at the University of South Dakota, Jaeson Garcia is a member of the Army National Guard and plans to study Environmental Physical Science at Black Hills State University, Ryan Black Bear plans to study Electrical Construction and Maintenance at Mitchell Technical Institute, Annamarie Medicine Horn plans to study Preveterinary at South Dakota State University and Tyler Swanson is a member of the Army National Guard and plans to study Aviation Maintenance at Lake Area Technical Institute .
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Junior Class Marshalls, Aaron Hummel and Avery Schacht
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Matt Schultz and Krystal Kazemba were happily married in a small ceremony at Athens, GA on March 21, 2020. The couple currently reside in St. Johnsbury, Vermont.
Read moreLifeServe Blood Center is the SOLE supplier of blood and blood products to Avera - Wagner Community Memorial Hospital. LifeServe Blood Center is urging donors to schedule an appointment to donate blood to help recoup blood donations lost as blood drives cancel during the COVID-19 outbreak. Maintaining a stable blood supply in the weeks and months ahead is critical to our community’s healthcare. Our number one priority is a safe and adequate blood supply supported by healthy volunteer blood donors. If you are healthy, we strongly encourage you to schedule an appointment to guarantee a strong supply as the weeks press on. To make an appointment call LifeServe Blood Center at 800-287-4903 or schedule on-line at www.lifeservebloodcenter.org.
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