Andes Central students participated in the Lake Andes Nursing Home coloring contest. First Place: Evelyn, Second Place: Jameson, Third Place: Mathias; They received a free movie ticket to the Wagner Theater.
Andes Central students participated in the Lake Andes Nursing Home coloring contest. First Place: Evelyn, Second Place: Jameson, Third Place: Mathias; They received a free movie ticket to the Wagner Theater.
Fourteen Wagner HS Choir Students competed at Vocal Solo/Ensemble Contest in Kimball on Wednesday, February 4th. We had 9 events which featured 5 Solos, 2 Duets, 1 Quartet, and 1 Small Ensemble singing to receive a rating.
Those honored on Seniors Night are pictured, from left: Ashlyn Koupal (Michael and Tera Koupal), Ky Arpan (Wyman Waters and grandparents, Ken and Roxanne Honomichl), Matthew Kokes (Jay and Lori Kokes), and Kalea Kuhlman (Jeff and Rhonda Kuhlman).<
The Avon Pirates capped off a successful night on Thursday, February 12, completing the sweep over Tripp/Delmont/ Armour with a 62-46 victory. The win improves the Pirates’ season record to 6-11.
The Bon Homme/Avon wrestlers competed at the State Dual Tournament Saturday in Pierre, where they wrestled hard throughout the day and earned runner-up honors following a tough championship match against Canton.
February 16–20 marked South Dakota School Board Recognition Week, a special time to recognize and thank the individuals who volunteer their time and leadership to serve our local schools and commun
Monday was Presidents’ Day and we were closed. Our Masonic Lodge spent our early morning and late evening putting up and taking down American flags on businesses as we honor our nation.
If you have a 5-18 year old who is interested in either rabbits or poultry as a possible 4-H project, now is the time to get involved!
The Legislative Session is two thirds done with the completion of Week Six.
Bon Homme/Avon wrestlers competed in the SDHSAA Region 3B at Winner on Saturday.
Friday night was senior night for the Wagner boys basketball team. Ky Arpan is the lone senior player for the team and he did not disappoint the crowd.
The Avon Lady Pirates traveled to Gayville Tuesday, February 17th to take on the Gayville/Volin Raiders, where they suffered a tough 41-52 loss.
The AC/DC Thunder varsity girls turned in a strong all-around performance last Saturday at the Great Plains Conference Tournament in Bonesteel, defeating SF Lutheran 44–21.
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10 Years Ago - 2016
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Jerry F. Novotny, 81, of Gresham, Oregon, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026.
There will be a funeral at St. Mark’s Catholic Church in Lake Andes at 11 a.m. on July 11.
Janet Justina Lassen passed away Monday February 9, 2026, in San Andreas, Ca. at the age of 83. She was born on July 29, 1942 in Wagner to Walter and Jennie Wollman.
Richard (Dick) Barta was born June 12, 1932, in Wagner to John and Bernice (Mitchell) Barta, the youngest of five siblings: Leota, Cletus, Don, and Eileen.
Aaron Lee Wyman was born September 15, 1975 in Muncie, Indiana to Forrest (Woody) and Wilma Wyman. Aaron attended special education classes in Muncie from pre-K through 12th grade.
