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December 7, 1941 is a “date that will live in infamy” as stated by President Theodore Roosevelt in his famous speech after the events of the Pearl Harbor bombing.

South Dakota has been drawing the blueprint for stateled response to the threat from Communist China.

Wagner Parade of Lights and Customer Appreciation was held Friday evening which brought in a big crowd to also enjoy the goodies at participating businesses open houses.

Sports

BonHomme/AvonWrestlers traveled to Wagner November

30th to start off their wrestling season. At the close of the match, Bon Homme/Avon scored 55 to Wagners 20 points.

Wagner Red Raider wrestling team hosted Bon Homme/ Avon Thursday, November 30th where the Raiders fell short by a score of 20 to Bon Homme/Avon 55.

The Andes Central/ Dakota Christian boys’ basketball 2023-2024 season will begin Saturday, December 9th at 6:30 in Platte against the Platte-Geddes Black Panthers.

The head coach for the 2023-2024 Wagner Red Raider wrestling team is David Kocer. Coach Kocer is assisted by Jason Knebel and the JV/Jr. High coach is Jacob Ziegler.

Opinion

Nov 1, 2023 - 00:00

When you’re new to deer hunting, it can seem hard to figure out your first hunt.

More than likely, you’ve read up on it and watched some You-Tubes on hunting.

Oct 25, 2023 - 00:00

I attended the “State of Our Elections” presentation by South Dakota Canvassing Group at God’s Country Campground near Platte on October 16, 2023.

Oct 25, 2023 - 00:00

Many years ago I went to an amateur baseball game at Watertown Stadium. It was my first time there, but it didn’t take long to sense that the place held some historical significance.

Oct 18, 2023 - 00:00

Many years ago I went to an amateur baseball game at Watertown Stadium. It was my first time there, but it didn’t take long to sense that the place held some historical significance.

Lifestyle

In the morning, students perform daily tasks like lunch count and pencil sharpening. After the flag pledge, they have Pirate Time with the 4th graders, where they work on reading skills.

The Avon December Veteran of the month is Charles Bryan. Bryan is a Veteran of the Korean War.

Dec 6, 2023 - 00:00

Kindra Elaine Mixon was born on November 3rd, 2005. Her parents are Shawn and Penny Mixon. Kindra has two siblings, her sister Kalee and brother Kaden.

The regular meeting of the Avon Board of Education will be held Monday, December 11th at 5:30 p.m. in the Board Room.

Obituaries

Dec 6, 2023 - 00:00

Eleanor Emelia Johannsen (Buchholz) was born March 9, 1942, in Hendricks, MN to the parents of Julius and Elsie Buchholz.

Dec 6, 2023 - 00:00

Randall “Red” Johnson, 75, of Sioux Falls, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023.

Dec 6, 2023 - 00:00

Frances Rose Jandreau, 39, of Vermillion died Friday, November 24, 2023 at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls.

Nov 29, 2023 - 00:00

Funeral services for Leo Wayne Spradlin were held Monday, November 27 at Peters Funeral Home in Wagner. Burial was in the ZCBJ cemetery, rural Wagner.