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    WILMOT’S NAVAL HERO

    WILMOT’S NAVAL HERO

    54 min ago By News Staff
    Roberts County residents are standing a little taller this Veterans Day because they now lay claim to a Medal of Honor winner.Naval hero Royce Williams, a Wilmot native, never spoke of his biggest adventure — not even to his wife, for 64 years.

    HUNDREDS OF SOUTH DAKOTANS TRAINED ON CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION

    38 min ago By News Staff
    PIERRE — More than 400 professionals in the child advocacy field attended the 26th Annual Community Response to Child Abuse Conference held Oct. 8, at the Sioux Falls Convention Center.The conference provided professional training and educational opportunities for child protection workers,...

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    Just Thought I'd Ask

    2 weeks ago By News Staff
    MARK 3:31-35 “There came then his brethren and his mother, and, standing without, sent unto him, calling him.And the multitude sat about him, and they said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren without seek for thee.And he answered them, saying, Who is my mother, or my brethren?And he...

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    Rotary News

    Rotary News

    29 min ago By Submitted By Linda Soukup
    The Wagner Rotary members convened on Wednesday, October 14th, 2026, for their quarterly meal which has always been a steak meal. President Jeff Doom arrived with a roaster of steaks done to perfection. Hash brown potatoes and salad greens rounded out the meal.

    Obituaries

    JON K. STATHER

    38 min ago By News Staff
    Jon K. Stather, 82, of Dante, died Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at the Dougherty Hospice House inSiouxFalls,surrounded by the love of his family, after a brief illness due to West Nile.In keeping with Jon’s wishes, there will not be a traditional funeral service.
    JANE L. STIMPSON

    JANE L. STIMPSON

    38 min ago By News Staff
    Jane Louise Stimpson, 84, passed peacefully on October 14, 2026 at the Dougherty Hospice House after a long hard fought battle with several health issues. Jane was born at home on their family farm in the river hills near Avon to Howard and Christina Hill on January 27, 1942.

    AVON 8U PIRATES CAPTURE LEAGUE TOURNAMENT TITLE

    3 months 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