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  • Team members are, back row from left: Haley Brandt, Shaleigh Grant,Stella Ratzlaff, Johanna Namminga, Emersyn Haenfler, Keira Fathke, and Macy Haynes; front row: Mathew Haynes (Coach), Addison Fathke, Haven Haenfler, Marina Lee, Spencer Dykstra, Kyzleigh Metzger, and Laura Haynes (Coach). Courtesy Photo

    AVON REPEATS AS 12U LITTLE MISSOURI SOFTBALL LEAGUE CHAMPIONS

    5 hours ago | By Gamechanger
    GAME ONE: AVON BEATS MENNO 11-1Emersyn Haenfler earned the win for Avon. The pitcher allowed three hits and two runs (one earned) over three innings, striking out five and walking two. Macy Haynes led Avon with two runs batted in. Stella Ratzlaff also added a hit.
  • AVON 12U BASEBALL TEAM END SEASON LEAGUE RUNNER-UP

    AVON 12U BASEBALL TEAM END SEASON LEAGUE RUNNER-UP

    5 hours ago | By News Staff
    Congratulations to the Avon 12U Baseball team on an outstanding season, finishing as the League Runner-Up. The Pirates battled hard throughout the season, showing determination, teamwork and sportsmanship every step of the way.
  • WAGNER CELEBRATES AMERICA—TOGETHER

    WAGNER CELEBRATES AMERICA—TOGETHER

    5 hours ago | By News Staff
    America's 250th Anniversary was celebrated by the hometown of Wagner on Friday, July 3. Inflatables, various games, kids waterfights, bingo, patriotic music, food, and more were enjoyed by a great turnout of both young and old.
  • Senio r players, pictured from left, are: Jaylee Kafka, Audrey Gabel , Aaliyah Youngstrom, and Ava Turner.

    UNDERDOGS NO MORE

    5 hours ago | By News Staff
    WAGNER — The Wagner 12U softball team turned heads during the league tournament held Monday, June 29, and Tuesday, June 30, putting together an inspiring underdog run that ended with a Runner-Up finish after defeating three higher-seeded teams.Entering the tournament as the No.
  • DANGEL BRINGS HOME NATIONAL TITLE FROM 4-H CHAMPIONSHIPS

    DANGEL BRINGS HOME NATIONAL TITLE FROM 4-H CHAMPIONSHIPS

    5 hours ago | By News Staff
    Recent Andes Central High School graduate Luke Dangel continued his impressive rise on the national stage, turning last year's strong performance into an even bigger accomplishment by earning a national championship at the 2026 National 4-H Shooting Sports Championships.

    News

    DO YOU REMEMBER?

    DO YOU REMEMBER?

    5 hours ago By News Staff
    From the Files of the Avon Clarion10 Years Ago - 2016155th soldiers were welcomed home from Kuwait deployment.Sara Hurd and Brian Connor were married May 21st at theBasilicaof theSacredHeart,Universityof NotreDame.Thefamilyof BarbaraWepkingiscelebratingBarbara's 90th birthday with an open house.
    Leading the school song (On Ravinia) were: Karen Anderson, Linda Davies, Carol Kranig, Janet Hrdlicka-Lhotak.

    Tributes and Traditions

    5 hours ago By News Staff
    Saturday, June 27 marked another Ravinia All-School Reunion in the books.The afternoon began at 3:30 with registration and social hour. Jan Schiferl welcomed 54 alumni and guests at 5:00 and led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.

    Sports

    Senio r players, pictured from left, are: Jaylee Kafka, Audrey Gabel , Aaliyah Youngstrom, and Ava Turner.

    UNDERDOGS NO MORE

    5 hours ago By News Staff
    WAGNER — The Wagner 12U softball team turned heads during the league tournament held Monday, June 29, and Tuesday, June 30, putting together an inspiring underdog run that ended with a Runner-Up finish after defeating three higher-seeded teams.Entering the tournament as the No.

    BIG FIRST GAME GIVES WAGNER DOUBLEHEADER SPLIT

    5 hours ago By News Staff
    On Monday, June 29, Wagner’s Post 11 Junior and Senior Legion teams played host to Salem. The bats were singing in the first game for Wagner as we used 15 hits to help earn a 14-8 win. Beau Otte had three hits including a double as he would score four times and drive one run in.

    Columns

    Just Thought I'd Ask

    5 hours ago By News Staff
    P ROVERBS 5:21 'For the ways of man are before the eyes of the Lord, and he pondereth all his goings.' (KJV) PROVERBS 15:3 'The eyes of the Lord are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.

    Just Thought I'd Ask

    6 days ago By News Staff
    L uke 12:22-32 'And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on.The life is more than meat, and the body is more than raiment.

    Lifestyle

    Scott McNinch, Jordan Weber, and Jerrod Rolston. Courtesy Photo

    Rotary News

    6 days ago By Submitted By Linda Soukup
    President Jamie Soukup breathed a little sigh of relief as he rang the Rotary Bell for the last time as President of our local club. President Jamie has done a wonderful job as President for the past 2025-2026 year guiding the membership through programs, events, and off-site projects.
    Pictured, front row, from left are: Connie Wagner, Mark Sip, and David Spier; back row, from left: Jolene and Jeff Stewart, Mitsy and Doug Woods, Michael Pesicka, Junior and Cherry Van Dusseldorp, and Lois Van Dusseldorp. Courtesy Photo

    LOCAL DELEGATES PARTICIPATE IN SOUTH DAKOTA GOP CONVENTION

    6 days ago By News Staff
    Around 750 delegates of the South Dakota Republican Party met on June 25-June 27 at the Monument in Rapid City. Eleven delegates from Charles Mix County attended. The Republican Platform was reviewed and revised by the voting members, along with many Resolutions.

    Obituaries

    JERRY F. NOVOTNY

    5 hours ago By News Staff
    Jerry F. Novotny, 81, of Gresham, Oregon, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026. There will be a funeral at St. Mark’s Catholic Church in Lake Andes at 11 am July 11. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Nature Conservancy and the Parkinson’s Foundation.
    DORIS J. NEDVED

    DORIS J. NEDVED

    5 hours ago By News Staff
    Doris J. Nedved, was born October 9, 1966. She was the fourth of five children born to Franklin and Rose Marie (Stedronsky) Nedved in Armour. She passed away at the VA Hospice Cottage on June 18, 2026, at the age of 59.

    AVON 8U PIRATES CAPTURE LEAGUE TOURNAMENT TITLE

    6 days ago By News Staff
    The Avon 8U Baseball team wrapped up its season in championship fashion by hosting and winning the 8U League Tournament on Saturday, June 27. The young Pirates opened the tournament with a 15-4 victory over Tabor before defeating Parkston 7-2 to advance to the championship game.
    AVON 8U PIRATES CAPTURE LEAGUE TOURNAMENT TITLE