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  • Firemen participating in the annual event were from left: Matt Petrik, Tyler Sassaman and Brady Petrik. Courtesy Photo

    AVON FIREMEN BRING HOME 1ST PLACE HONORS

    23 hours ago | By News Staff
    Avon Fire Department continued its dominance at the 2026 South Dakota Fire School in Watertown, earning 1st place in the annual competition for the 5th consecutive year.
  • FRESH LOOK AT RON'S MARKET

    FRESH LOOK AT RON'S MARKET

    23 hours ago | By News Staff
    Customers visiting Ron's Market in Avon may have noticed some recent improvements throughout the store. The locally owned business recently completed updates that included new flooring, checkout counters, and registers.
  • BARGAINS FOR A CAUSE

    BARGAINS FOR A CAUSE

    23 hours ago | By News Staff
    The annual Cancer Walk Rummage Sale was held June 17-19, with community members once again coming together to support a worthwhile cause. Donations were accepted June 15 and 16 and were sorted and organized by volunteers in preparation for the sale.
  • SUMMERTIME FUN

    SUMMERTIME FUN

    23 hours ago | By News Staff
    There was plenty of action Saturday morning at the Wagner swimming pool as the Wagner Swim Team was host to Armour, Tyndall, and O'Neill. McCormick Field also drew a crowd as the girls softball team took on Scotland.
  • LAKE ANDES WINS 2026 FISH DAYS WATER FIGHT

    LAKE ANDES WINS 2026 FISH DAYS WATER FIGHT

    23 hours ago | By News Staff
    The Lake Andes Fire Department earned top honors during the annual Firefighters Water Fight held as part of the 2026 Fish Days celebration. Teams from several area communities took part in the friendly competition, which remains a popular Fish Days tradition for both participants and spectators.

    News

    LAKE ANDES WINS 2026 FISH DAYS WATER FIGHT

    LAKE ANDES WINS 2026 FISH DAYS WATER FIGHT

    23 hours ago By News Staff
    The Lake Andes Fire Department earned top honors during the annual Firefighters Water Fight held as part of the 2026 Fish Days celebration. Teams from several area communities took part in the friendly competition, which remains a popular Fish Days tradition for both participants and spectators.
    DEMENTIA AND HOME SAFETY

    DEMENTIA AND HOME SAFETY

    23 hours ago By News Staff
    Caregivers of people with dementia are often tasked with keeping their loved ones safe at home. Unpaid family members or friends, referred to as care partners or caregivers, dedicate significant time and resources to assist the person with dementia as their needs intensify.

    Sports

    SUMMERTIME FUN

    SUMMERTIME FUN

    23 hours ago By News Staff
    There was plenty of action Saturday morning at the Wagner swimming pool as the Wagner Swim Team was host to Armour, Tyndall, and O'Neill. McCormick Field also drew a crowd as the girls softball team took on Scotland.
    Post 11 Baseball Action

    Post 11 Baseball Action

    23 hours ago By Submitted By Coach Matt Slaba
    ONE UP, ONE DOWN FOR POST 11On Monday, June 15, Wagner’s Post 11 14U American Legion team took hosted the team from Winner/ Colome in a doubleheader.In the first game Ryder Insko took the mound and pitched four innings.

    Columns

    Just Thought I'd Ask

    23 hours ago By News Staff
    We have just come through a day set aside to honor Fathers.But we must look into what a father should be--now and in the future.Any man can produce children-- but it takes special men to be there to raise up the children that they have produced.

    Just Thought I'd Ask

    1 week 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.

    Lifestyle

    Program Rotarian Tim Thaler, Diane Von Eschen, and Neil Von Eschen. Courtesy Photo

    Rotary News

    23 hours ago By Submitted By Linda Soukup
    Wednesday, June 17th found the Wagner Rotarians gathered for their second to last Rotary meeting of our 2025-2026 Rotary Year. The membership gave thanks for the food and fellowship followed by two verses of “Rotary” from the songbook.

    Obituaries

    LOREN BUCHHOLZ

    LOREN BUCHHOLZ

    23 hours ago By News Staff
    Loren Lee Buchholz (aka Eddie Haskel), 66, of Tripp, passed away June 19th, 2026 at home. Loren was born on July 10th, 1959 in Parkston to Alfred and Josephine (Jensen) Buchholz. His family moved around growing up and went between family farms, Nebraska, and small South Dakota towns.
    CAROL A. PESICKA

    CAROL A. PESICKA

    23 hours ago By News Staff
    Carol Ann Pesicka, 90, went to her heavenly home Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at the Wagner Good Samaritan Society in Wagner. Funeral mass was Saturday, June 20 at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Armour. Arrangements were by Koehn Bros. Funeral Home in Armour.