The Wagner softball team opened its season with a mix of excitement and early challenges, highlighted by a narrow 14-13 victory over Winner last Thursday before competing in a tournament Saturday, April 11 in Avon.
The Wagner softball team opened its season with a mix of excitement and early challenges, highlighted by a narrow 14-13 victory over Winner last Thursday before competing in a tournament Saturday, April 11 in Avon.
Lindsey (Van Gerpen) Fathke, a 2005 graduate of Avon High School, began her teaching career in the Bon Homme School District in Tabor, where she taught 2nd and 3rd grade for eight years.
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GAME ONE: BOTTOM OF THE LINEUP CARRIES AVON VARSITY PIRATES PAST WAGNER
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
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Anxiety at its core, is a fear‑based response. We often experience feelings of anxiety when we have worry about the unknown or what the outcome of a situation might be.
As a physician assistant who has served this community for over 25 years, I have worked with many providers. Erin Tobin stands out, and I am proud to support her for District 21 Senate.
From the Files of the Avon Clarion
The 2016 Avon Prom was held this past Saturday with 'A Touch of Class' as the theme.
The Avon School District is planning a Kindergarten Shadow Day on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, for children who will be entering kindergarten in the 2026-2027 school year.
On Monday, the Avon Lady Pirates defeated the Freeman Marion Phoenix in softball in a wild cold game at Yankton Sertoma Park.
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Applications are currently being accepted for Preschool Enrollment at Avon School District for the 2026-2027 school year. Applicants must be four years of age by August 31.
Has it ever occurred to you that there is no time in heaven? There is eternity past and eternity future and eternal life, but no time.
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
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 South Dakota State Square, Folk, and Round Dance Association, is sponsoring the Spring State Square Dance Festival in Sioux Falls.
10 Years Ago - 2016
A construction crew lays the foundation of the future Dollar General last week in Lake Andes.
The Wagner Rotary Club had a new experience on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. The membership met at 307 4th Street, Wagner, South Dakota. That is the location of the Church of Latter-Day Saints.
Ashlyn Koupal has once again been named the Class A Player of the Year by the South Dakota Basketball Coaches Association, earning the top honor for the second year in a row.
Celebration of Life services will be held for Ben DeGroot, 44, of Willmar, MN on Saturday April 18 at 10:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Avon. Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m.
Chauncey Cletus Blaine, 42, died Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Funeral services were Monday, April 13 at the Marty Community Center.
Funeral services for Bryan Cermak, 64, of Marty were held Monday, April 6, at the YST South Gym in Wagner. Burial was in the Wagner Cemetery.
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.
