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VERMILLION, S.D. – More than 2,100 students at the University of South Dakota are being honored for their high achievement during the spring 2021 semester with the release of the Dean’s List and Academic Honors.
Read moreA youth fishing contest will be one of the activities at the 605 Unity Jam that is coming to Wagner Lake Sunday, June 13. Children ages 5 through 16 are encouraged to come to the lake and try their hand at catching a fish during the contest time period. This activity will not only be fun, but will also help local youth make a few new friends along the way. Parents and guardians are encouraged to come and help their child learn about the fun of fishing or at least cheer them on as they make a good attempt at catching a fish.
Read moreThe Bon Homme County Disaster Mitigation Planning Team has just completed updating the County's disaster mitigation plan. The plan includes a profile and risk assessment of the various natural hazards that affect the county, such as blizzards, tornadoes, flooding, and droughts, and presents a disaster mitigation strategy designed to lessen the impacts of the hazards. The plan is available for public review at the Bon Homme County Emergency Management Office. Comments and suggestions regarding the plan can be sent to the Bon Homme County Emergency Management Office at bhcem@hcinet.net or by calling 605 589-4214.
Read moreGreer Post #11 American Legion held its monthly meeting on May 20, 2021 at the Post Home. Commander Robert Kucera called the members to attention. Chaplain Donald Kotab gave the invocation, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. The Preamble to the Constitution of the American Legion was recited by all members.
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The Wagner Rotary Club began its May 19th meeting with a prayer by Rotarian Laurie Kidd which gave thanks for the rain we were receiving that morning. She asked for guidance for each Rotarian as we go about our Wagner Community.
Read moreMembers of Post 7319 and Auxiliary will be distributing Buddy Poppies the week prior to Memorial Day. On this special occasion of our 75th anniversary, we are allowed to distribute silver colored “Diamond Anniversary” poppies as well as the red that are normally used.
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On May 10, 1946, veterans from the Wagner area came together to charter what was to become known as Rollie Bucholz VFW Post 7319. When the ink dried, there were 57 veterans, mostly from WWII, who had joined the organization as charter members. That was 75 years ago.
Read moreAs we approach the upcoming Memorial Day holiday, we wish to remind the community of the rules for decorations at the Wagner Cemetery. Out of respect to families, our volunteer cemetery board has thoughtfully considered what is in the best interest of families and also what is in the best interest of the maintenance and mowing of the cemetery. Much thought was put into what is appropriate and also what is able to be maintained. Please be considerate of the volunteers who have given their time to help clean up the cemetery and also the mowing crew that we have contracted to keep the cemetery mowed and trimmed this summer.
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