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The Wagner Community Memorial Hospital - Avera Auxiliary held their monthly meeting on October 27, with nine members present. President Pearl W. called the meeting to order and members read the auxiliary prayer. Minutes of the Sept. meeting were read and approved.

Wagner held a trick or treat on Main Street Friday, October 29th! There were a lot of cute kids out enjoying the event in the beautiful weather. Photos by Jenna Hemenway.

The Avon Lady Pirates held 'Dig Pink Night' on Monday, October 18th where the Post Prom Committee and the Avon/Dante Pink Ladies chose to donate to the Lippincott family this year. Below is what the committee announced during this recognition.

ACCIDENTS 10-18-21 – Car vs Deer rural Springfield, Sheriff Dept responded – no injuries -Car vs Semi in Avon, Sheriff Dept responded – no injuries 10-19-21 – Car vs Deer rural Scotland, Sheriff Dept responded – no injuries 10-24-21 -Car vs Deer rural Tabor, Sheriff Dept responded – no...

When we think of Henry VIII most of us envision an oversized man with multiple wives, a bitter personality, and a propensity for beheading his enemies. A lesser-known fact is that he suffered with chronic leg sores the last twenty years of his life.

Many homes are all ready for Halloween Trick-or-Treaters around Lake Andes. Submitted Photos.

Wagner Raiders Cheer Team competed at State Cheer in Brandon on Friday, October 23rd and brought home 13th place. Photos by Barb Pechous.

ACCIDENTS 10-15 -21 – car/deer accident rural Springfield-no injuries CALLS 10-11-21 -911 call requesting ambulance for injury-Tyndall Ambulance responded -Caller reporting control burn rural Tyndall -911 hang up-kids playing with phone -911 pocket dial -911 call reporting cattle out-Transferred to...

Jolene Connor of Chesapeake, Virginia was a visitor for several days in the home of her mother, Carol Jurrens of Wisconsin were also visitors for several days of their aunt, Carol.

Every year South Dakota's pheasant hunt opener weekend brings thousands of hunting enthusiasts from all across the country. That annual tradition holds true for the Fathke crew that have been hosting out of state hunters for almost 40 years here in Avon.