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Mass of Christian Burial for Priscilla Lee, 76, of Sioux Falls was held Tuesday, July 19 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Marty. Burial was in the Marty Catholic cemetery. Peters Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Read moreWhen you see this title, you are probably wondering, “What is this?”. The answer is in the music and where it can be found in the very near future right here in Wagner. The term “sessions” refers to music sessions that will take place and “by the lake” refers to the location being the Wagner Lake.
Read moreThe Charles Mix County 4-H Achievement Days are just around the corner—August 2, 5, and 6, 2022. Achievement Days are held at the 4-H Center/ Fairgrounds in Lake Andes. Remember to come and join us for the 4-H BBQ Friday, August 5th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Pork sandwiches, beans, chips, lemonade, and Root Beer floats will be served. Be sure to watch for the Achievement Days flyer that will come next week. We look forward to seeing you at the fair!
Read moreThe 15th annual Wagner Cancer Walk will be held on August 13th at Wagner Lake. The free will supper will begin a little later this year at 6:30 until 7:30. Cancer survivors are encouraged to be there at 7:30 for a survivor picture and prayer before the walk begins.
Read moreMany came out to enjoy the Annual Pickstown Fourth of July Parade. The Lake Andes Fire trucks drove through along with several festive golf carts including one for Fish Days Royalty. Photography by Denelle.
Read moreOn July 16th, 2022, 988 will become the national three-digit phone number for all mental health, substance use, and suicide crises. 988 calls will be routed to South Dakota’s only National Suicide Prevention Lifeline center, The Helpline Center, transitioning from the current Lifeline number, 1-800- 273-8255. 988 will offer rapid access to behavioral health support through connection with trained crisis specialists.
Read moreAssumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish Dante and St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Wagner held their joint summer religious education program Lumen Christi--Light of Christ June 24th - 28th, 2022 for grade school students. An evening session was held for the junior high and high school students. The parishes enjoyed a potluck and family night on Wednesday and the kids enjoyed the water fight fun on Thursday. Picture in the center, left to right: Maria Dvoracek, Grace Johanson, Fr. Jim Friedrich, Micah Impecoven, and Matthew Harris.
Read moreLast week the 150th Niobrara Convocation of the Episcopal Diocese of South Dakota adopted a remembrance prayer for the boarding and residential school children.
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