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LAKE ANDES WINS 2026 FISH DAYS WATER FIGHT

22 min 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.

BARGAINS FOR A CAUSE

18 min 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.

Sports

SUMMERTIME FUN

2 min 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.

14U LEADS STRONG WEEK FOR POST 11 BASEBALL

6 days 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.

Columns

Just Thought I'd Ask

6 days 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

COMMUNITY TURNS OUT FOR FARMERS MARKET SEASON OPENER

1 week ago By Jessica Zeeb Post@hcinet.net

The Wagner Farmers Market officially kicked off its 2026 season Thursday, June 4, at Wagner Lake, welcoming shoppers for an evening of fresh products, local craftsmanship and live entertainment.

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.

6 days 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

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.