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  • MEET AVON'S NEW POLICE CHIEF:

    MEET AVON'S NEW POLICE CHIEF:

    1 day ago | By Barb Pechous
    The City of Avon has welcomed a new face as Justin Hidinger recently began his duties as Avon Police Chief. Hidinger is looking forward to serving the community and building relationships with residents as he starts his law enforcement career.
  • The 6th Annual Unity Jam drew a crowd to Wagner Lake Sunday, June 14 for a day of live music, family activities, food, and community fellowship.

    MUSIC, COMMUNITY, & UNITY AT WAGNER LAKE

    1 day ago | By News Staff
    AKE The 6th Annual Unity Jam drew a crowd to Wagner Lake Sunday, June 14 for a day of live music, family activities, food, and community fellowship.
  • Ryder Insko. Courtesy Photos

    14U LEADS STRONG WEEK FOR POST 11 BASEBALL

    1 day ago | By Submitted By Coach Matt Slaba
    Wagner's Post 11 baseball teams were in action throughout the week, with the 14U squad posting three straight victories, the Senior Legion team opening its season with a shutout win, and the Junior Legion team earning a split during tournament play in Winner.
  • AC/DC GOLFERS WRAP UP SEASON AT STATE MEET

    AC/DC GOLFERS WRAP UP SEASON AT STATE MEET

    1 day ago | By News Staff
    On June 1 and 2, Lane and Aiden took part in the State golf meet in Brookings. Aiden put together two respectable days of golf, shooting an 85 and 90. Lane had a rough first day (115), but if “biggest comeback” was an award, he earned it, by shooting an 84 on the 2nd day.Courtesy Photo
  • GUNTER AND POWERS TAKE FIELD IN SENIOR ALL-STAR GAME

    GUNTER AND POWERS TAKE FIELD IN SENIOR ALL-STAR GAME

    1 week ago | By News Staff
    Avon Pirates standouts Al'Shamon Gunter and Randall Powers represented their school and community this past weekend as they competed in the South Dakota Senior All-Star Football Game in Brookings.

    News

    MEET AVON'S NEW POLICE CHIEF:

    MEET AVON'S NEW POLICE CHIEF:

    1 day ago By Barb Pechous
    The City of Avon has welcomed a new face as Justin Hidinger recently began his duties as Avon Police Chief. Hidinger is looking forward to serving the community and building relationships with residents as he starts his law enforcement career.
    LIBRARY NEWS

    LIBRARY NEWS

    1 day ago By News Staff
    The Second Lady's Summer Reading ChallengeSecond Lady Usha Vance’s has announced her second nationwide Summer Reading Challenge.

    Sports

    AC/DC GOLFERS WRAP UP SEASON AT STATE MEET

    AC/DC GOLFERS WRAP UP SEASON AT STATE MEET

    1 day ago By News Staff
    On June 1 and 2, Lane and Aiden took part in the State golf meet in Brookings. Aiden put together two respectable days of golf, shooting an 85 and 90. Lane had a rough first day (115), but if “biggest comeback” was an award, he earned it, by shooting an 84 on the 2nd day.Courtesy Photo

    Columns

    Just Thought I'd Ask

    1 day ago By News Staff
    Psalm 56:10-13 'In God will I praise his word: in the Lord will I praise his word.In God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do unto me.Thy vows are upon me, O God: I will render praises unto thee.

    Just Thought I'd Ask

    2 weeks ago By News Staff
    G ENESIS 24---This chapter fulfills many examples for us to follow; faithfulness, intentional prayers, and how God fulfills these prayers.GENESIS 24:1-4 1) 'And Abraham was old, and well stricken in age: and the lord had blessed Abraham in all things.

    Lifestyle

    Program Chair Alison Woods with Michaela Jones, HOSA Advisor at Wagner Community High School. Courtesy Photo

    Rotary News

    2 weeks ago By Submitted By Linda Soukup
    The Wagner Rotary club held a weekly meeting on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Treasurer Craig Krsnak covered the presidential duties, calling the meeting to order with a rap on the Rotary bell. Jeannie Crowe introduced her guest – sister Marita.

    Obituaries

    SIMEON CUMMINGS, JR.

    SIMEON CUMMINGS, JR.

    1 day ago By News Staff
    Simeon Cummings, Jr, 61, died Sunday, June 7, 2026 at the Community Memorial Hospital in Wagner. Funeral services were held Friday, June 12 at the Marty Community Center. He will be cremated following his funeral. Peters Funeral Home in Wagner was in charge of arrangements.Simeon Cummings Jr.
    VERDELL YELLOW HORSE, III

    VERDELL YELLOW HORSE, III

    1 week ago By News Staff
    Verdell Yellow Horse, III Cánte El’ Yuza Peta Sunka Wankanzi “Carries Fire In the Heart” Sungzi Ohitika “Yellow Horse Brave”Funeral services were Thursday, June 4 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Marty. Burial was in St. Paul’s Catholic Cemetery.