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News

Nov 20, 2024 - 00:00

The football season ended a little sooner than we had hoped. Our goal was to make another trip to the Dakota Dome in Vermillion. With that being said we still had a very successful season.

Nov 20, 2024 - 00:00

Macy Alicia Voigt is the daughter of Gregg and Christena Voigt, and the sister of Jordyn, Brielle, Tyson, and Riggs Voigt.

Nov 20, 2024 - 00:00

Brenson Ratzlaff is a Pirate of the Week this week. He is the son of David and Amber Ratzlaff and a brother to Grayson, Dawson, Stella, and Camdon.

Nov 20, 2024 - 00:00

Spencer Dykstra is our other Pirate of the Week this week. She is the daughter of Drew and Alicia Dykstra.

Sports

The Lady Red Raiders traveled to Alexandria on Thursday, November 7th to play Hanson in Region 5 action.

The Avon Pirates traveled to Bonesteel on Thursday, November 7th to take on Burke in Region Volleyball where they suffered the tough loss 0-3 to end their season.

Opinion

Good dental health in children is crucial for overall well-being. Healthy teeth enable proper chewing, speech development, and contribute to self-esteem.

Oct 2, 2024 - 00:00

Update on Tyndall-Platte Rail & Trail: I attended a meeting in Lake Andes August 27th where engineers who will be doing the feasibility study gave their plan on the process.

Sep 18, 2024 - 00:00

Dear Editor:

Sep 4, 2024 - 00:00

The new September/October issue of South Dakota Magazine includes a story about our continental divide, a unique area in the far northeastern corner of the state that separates two watersheds.

Lifestyle

The Community Bank of Avon held their Drive Through Grand Opening on November 7th.

Nov 20, 2024 - 00:00

The Sweet Clover 4-H club met on November 3 at 6 p.m. The Schloss family hosted. PresidentCarmindycalledthe meetingtoorder.FlagPledges were led by Lucy and Josie Schloss.

Nov 20, 2024 - 00:00

10 Years Ago – 2014

Hollmann Apiaries is a family owned and operated business that began in 1984 by Tim and Michelle Hollmann. Hollmann Apiaries all began when Tim took a summer job working for a beekeeper.

Obituaries

Nov 20, 2024 - 00:00

Funeral services for Lahoma Johnson, 85, of Wagner were held Saturday, November 16 at the National Guard Armory in Wagner. Burial was in the Leau Qui Court Cemetery in Niobrara, NE.

Nov 20, 2024 - 00:00

Funeral Mass for John Kuhlman was held Thursday, November 14 at St. John Catholic Church in Wagner. Burial was in St. John’s Catholic Cemetery, rural Wagner, with military honors.

Nov 20, 2024 - 00:00

Lydia Antelope, 75, of Lake Andes, died Thursday, November 7 at her home in Lake Andes. Funeral services were Monday, November 11 at the White Swan Community Center in Lake Andes.

Nov 20, 2024 - 00:00

son Shane Sundance Flood, grandchildren: Beau Ohitika Flood, Lillian Deandre Flood, Kimimila Sundance Flood, Waciwi Jayden Flood, Sincer-Lee Tasiyaganupa Flood, and Billy the Kid William Flood; ado