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This Memorial Day, family and friends of area deceased veterans continued the tradition of gathering together to salute our fallen heroes at the annual Memorial Day program, which was held at the National Guard Armory on Monday, May 29, 2023.
Read moreThe Charles Mix County Farm Service Agency is accepting applications for the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) to address damages caused by severe winter storms that occurred in 2023. ECP Signup will begin June 12th, 2023, and end on July 12, 2023.
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Meet Bree Kotab the new owner of B-Lou’s Bar in Dante. New ownership was established June 1, 2023 of the bar formerly known as Gordo's.
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June 7th was the hottest day the Rotary Club has met for a meeting so far this year. Rain is desperately needed! President Rachel Woods welcomed the Rotarians for the start of the meeting and read a prayer of thankfulness for the food and company and asked if we could be blessed with some rain; to which all answered amen.
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Work continues on the bridge replacement project for the US 18 bridge over a stream into St. Francis Bay. The bridge is being replaced due to being at the end of its expected lifespan and increased maintenance costs. There is also grading work being completed to improve safety and meet current roadway standards, and intersection modifications at the US 18 and SD 50 junction in Lake Andes. By squaring up this intersection, it will make it easier to see oncoming traffic and improve safety.
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Representing the Avon Fire Department at this year's Fish Days Firemen Waterfight were Matt, Brady and Mike Petrik who brought home the 2nd place trophy. Congratulations!!!
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