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    COMMUNITY SHOWS STRONG SUPPORT FOR 155TH ENGINEER COMPANY DURING ACTIVATION CEREMONY

    COMMUNITY SHOWS STRONG SUPPORT FOR 155TH ENGINEER COMPANY DURING...

    2 min ago By News Staff
    It was a full house at Wagner Community School on Thursday morning, October 22, as family members, friends, community members and distinguished guests gathered for the mobilization activation ceremony of the 155th Engineer Company.It was heartwarming to see the community come together in such a...

    Sports

    BARTUNEK DOESN’T DISAPPOINT AT STATE CROSS COUNTRY

    BARTUNEK DOESN’T DISAPPOINT AT STATE CROSS COUNTRY

    3 min ago By Coach Mieke Slaba
    Grady Bartunek qualified for state cross country for the second year in a row, and he continues to power though. He placed in the top 50 this year with an outstanding race time of 17:42.Grady has worked hard this entire 2026 season and has continued to show improvement throughout the year.

    Columns

    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...

    Lifestyle

    FOOTBALL PARENTS NIGHT HELD AT MARTY INDIAN SCHOOL

    FOOTBALL PARENTS NIGHT HELD AT MARTY INDIAN SCHOOL

    11 min ago By News Staff
    The Marty Braves wrapped up their football season after a great year on the field! A big congratulations to all the players, Coach Faulkner and his assistant coaches for their hard work, dedication, and efforts throughout the season. You have a lot to be proud of! Great job, Braves!
    WAGNER SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD EARNS GOLD LEVEL AWARD

    WAGNER SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD EARNS GOLD LEVEL AWARD

    11 min ago By News Staff
    The Wagner School District School Board earned a Gold Level award for their participation in the Associated School Boards of South Dakota’s (ASBSD) board recognition program for their school board work during the 2025-26 school year.ASBSD’s ALL program, which stands for Act, Learn, Lead, and honors...

    Obituaries

    RYAN J. MARTIN

    RYAN J. MARTIN

    43 min ago By News Staff
    A Celebration of Ryan’s Life will be held on Friday, November 6 from 4-6 p.m. at the Springfield Community Center. Peters Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of arrangements. Ryan (Ryno) James Martin, 50, passed away unexpectedly on October 19, 2026, following a car accident.
    CHARMAINE C. BLAINE

    CHARMAINE C. BLAINE

    11 min ago By News Staff
    Funeral services for Charmaine Corrine Blaine, 67, were Friday, October 23 at the Greenwood Community Center. Burial was in the Greenwood Presbyterian Cemetery.

    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