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Darla (Odens) Van Gerpen graduated from Avon High School in 1981 and Mount Marty College in 1985 with a degree in Chemistry and Secondary Education.

Apr 22, 2025 - 11:25

Wagner Chamber of Commerce held their annual Easter Egg Hunt at Wagner Lake on Saturday morning, April 19.

Apr 22, 2025 - 11:25

Spring is finally here, and for many of us that brings the joy of returning to outdoor activities, planning summer vacations, and… well, allergies.

There are currently more than 1.6 million children that face unique challenges from their parent’s military experiences.

Sports

Apr 22, 2025 - 11:25

Macy Voigt hit two home runs and drove in four as the Avon Lady Pirates defeated Scotland/Menno Varsity Trappers 17-11 on Monday, April 14th. Voigt homered in the fifth and fourth innings.

Apr 22, 2025 - 11:25

Avon Invitational Track Meet was held Thursday, April 17th with Darla Van Gerpen being named Honorary Referee of the meet.

Womens Varsity

1. Elk Point-Jefferson - 112

2. Platte-Geddes - 71

3. Mount Vernon/Plankinton - 70

4. Winner - 48

5. Corsica-Stickney - 45

Opinion

Apr 22, 2025 - 11:25

Pastor/Founder of the Grace Baptist Church, Lake Andes since 1988 M ATTHEW 28:7 This is my favorite time of the year.

Apr 8, 2025 - 11:21

As the Library Director of the Lake Andes Public Library, I am writing a letter asking for the help of people in our community and all communities across SD.

Feb 25, 2025 - 19:35

Pastor/Founder of the Grace Baptist Church, Lake Andes since 1988 M ATTHEW 26:6-13 Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper.

Feb 4, 2025 - 13:43

Recently I have read numerous editorials with negative messages. I thought it might be uplifting to submit one in an opposite direction.

Lifestyle

Apr 22, 2025 - 11:25

The HOSA chapter had the opportunity to attend and compete at the State Leadership Conference this week in Sioux Falls.

Apr 22, 2025 - 11:25

Wagner Rotarians were greeted at the entryway to the meeting room with the Choteau Creek Brewing Company serving them a delicious meal of three different salads, chicken and pulled pork and two che

Obituaries

Apr 22, 2025 - 11:25

Funeral Mass for Gary Carda, 73, of Wagner was held Tuesday, April 22 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Wagner. Burial was in St. John’s Catholic Cemetery, rural Wagner.

Apr 15, 2025 - 11:15

Funeral services for Waldon Olson, 69, of Pickstown will be held Saturday, April 19 at 10 a.m. at the Andes Central Auxiliary Gym in Lake Andes. Visitation will be Friday from 5 - 7 p.m.

Apr 15, 2025 - 11:15

Funeral services for Edward Redlightning, Jr, 41, of Sioux Falls were held Monday, April 14 at the Marty Community Center in Marty. Burial was in the Red Lightning Cemetery, rural Marty.

Apr 15, 2025 - 11:15

Funeral Mass for Michael Snyder, 58, of Lake Andes will be held Wednesday, April 16 at 11 a.m. at St. Mark’s Catholic Church in Lake Andes.