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10 YEARS AGO2016Roger and Barb Sudbeck of Hartington, NE, along with Greg and Carolyn Mathis of Wagner, announced the engagement of their children, Rhonda Sudbeck and Nathan Mathis.An open house and dance were held to celebrate the 60th wedding anniversary of Harold and Anita Miller.

Keratoconus is one of the most important eye diseases for parents, teachers, coaches, and adults to understand because, if caught early, we now have the ability to help save vision and reduce the chance of future corneal transplantation.

First place conference winners, pictured front row, from left: Mason Munneke, Leo DeLange, Dakota Baan Hofman, and Trey Munneke; back row, from left: Cody Riemersma, Zoey DeHaan, Lily Muckey, Brooklyn Hubers, Ty Maas, and Jeremiah Carver. Courtesy Photo

Lake Andes — Join S.D. Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) for a bus tour that highlights integrating season extension infrastructure, precision irrigation, and natural soil additives to maximize yields in high-density fruit and vegetable production in the Lake Andes region.

The Second Lady's Summer Reading ChallengeSecond Lady Usha Vance’s has announced her second nationwide Summer Reading Challenge.

BON HOMME COUNTY VOTERS CAST 1,112 BALLOTS IN PRIMARY ELECTIONSouth Dakota Secretary of State reports the following results. There were 1,112 ballots cast with 2,425 registered voters in Bon Homme County.

From the Files of the Avon Clarion10 Years Ago - 2016Rains put a damper on local farmers plans as nearly 6' of rain fell over the past week.Cargill donates $500 to the Avon Fire Department. Hail pummeled the area Wednesday, putting an even more dismal forecast to the local farmers.

Approximately 150 cyclists from several states converged on Wagner last week as part of the annual RASDak (Ride Across South Dakota) adventure.

The purpose of the 605 Unity Jam is to increase cultural awareness, understanding, acceptance, and appreciation for all cultures. To help address this message the Unity Jam Team focuses upon the importance of our youth to our community’s future.

Twenty-seven Corvettes rolled into Pickstown on Thursday, June 4, as members of a Corvette club made a stop.The group gathered at Randall Hills Country Club for lunch before spending the afternoon exploring some of the area's local attractions.