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The Lake Andes and Ravinia Fire Department use a controlled burn last Saturday for some training . Special thanks to Karen Soulek for the photos .
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Wake services for Joseph Howard, Jr., 30, of Wagner began Sunday at the White Swan Community Center in Lake Andes. Funeral services were Tuesday, June 2 at the Community Center. Burial was in the Holy Fellowship Episcopal Cemetery, rural Greenwood. Peters Funeral Home in Wagner was in charge of arrangements.
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Private Memorial Services for Cheryl Ells will be held at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, June 13 at Peters Funeral Home in Wagner. The public may join in procession for the burial at the ZCBJ Cemetery, rural Wagner, immediately following the Memorial Service, or meet at the cemetery at approximately 2 p.m.
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Ralph Ishmael, 21, of Mitchell, died Wednesday, June 3, 2020 in Mitchell. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 13 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Wagner. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Arrangements by Bittner Funeral Chapel and Peters Funeral Home.
Read moreWith a heavy heart, the Burke Riding Club has announced the Burke Stampede Rodeo scheduled for July 17,18 and 19 has been cancelled.
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My fishing in the North Point area near Pickstown hasn’t been as good as in the past. I’ve relied too heavily on rip-rap in the past for walleyes and smallmouth bass, and most of the rip-rap has been exposed by low water. Also, I’ve never before seen so many large schools of baitfish. This could have something to do with it.
Read moreThe Rural Office of Community Services, Inc. (ROCS) of Wagner, SD has been awarded CSBG CARES Act Funds to provide emergency assistance to income-qualified individuals and families who have experienced financial distress due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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