National Newspapers in Education Week was celebrated March 2-8. We would like to recognize and applaud Avon School District’s own Jolly Roger staff for all of their creativity and hard work that they put into putting the Jolly Roger together.
Andes Central hosted an instrumental contest that was supposed to be held at Gregory on Monday February 24th. The contest began at 8:30 a.m. in the school’s library.
National Newspapers in Education Week was celebrated March 2-8.
The Lake Andes Volunteer Fire Department held their annual steak supper during the last weekend of February.
Emery Bultje
sistant Coach It was a great weekend for both the Bon Homme/Scotland/Avon girls wrestling team (5th) and Bon Homme/Avon boys team (6th) at the state tournament in Rapid City on February 27, 28, and
AC/DC boys hosted the Corsica/Stickney Jaguars Friday, March
The Lady Raiders traveled to Winner for the Sodak 16 to take on the Lakota Tech Tatanka for a berth to the Class A State Tournament.
Monday, March 3, the Avon Pirates started out strong in the first half, but allowed the Alcester-Hudson Cubs to come back in the second half to take the win 54-50.
Pastor/Founder of the Grace Baptist Church, Lake Andes since 1988 M ATTHEW 26:6-13 Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper.
Recently I have read numerous editorials with negative messages. I thought it might be uplifting to submit one in an opposite direction.
Rail to Trail Update Tyndall to Platte
Rail to Trail Update: On November 14 I attended a meeting in Pickstown, where the main concern was how to raise up to ten million dollars.
A working and planning meeting for the All School Reunion for the former Tabor High School will be held on Sunday, March 16, at the Tabor Community Center at 1:30 p.m.
Synnora Wilbur has been a part of the Andes Central School District and Lake Andes Community for the past four years. She is currently the Andes Central middle and high school counselor.
Johnston, Iowa (Thursday, February 27, 2025)- Generous, volunteer blood donors do more in one hour than most people will do in their entire lives.
Dennis Rucker is being honored as Lake Andes’ March Veteran of the Month. Not only is Rucker a Vietnam War Veteran, but he also served during Operation Desert Storm.
Kim Wayne Joseph Hakl, born August 21, 1953, peacefully passed away at his home on February 21 in Tripp. Kim was a son to Richard and Delores Hakl of Lake Andes.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Margaret (Peggy) Melmer, on January 29, 2025, in Mitchell, South Dakota, at the age of 90.
Vernon Frandsen was born on July 24, 1956 in Wagner, SD to Alyce and Ejner Frandsen. He joined his 4 years older sister Pam as their second child.
Memorial services for Shirley Masteller, 80, of Glenham were held Monday, March 3 at the Selby Methodist Church. Shirley passed away Monday, February 24, 2025, at the Mobridge Regional Hospital.