Lifestyle

Wednesday, February 11, 2026, was an enjoyable day for a Rotary meeting. One of our Rotarians was present after being absent for several weeks. It is always good to have everyone present for the meetings and Rotarian Jeff Doom was greeted with a round of applause.

February is American Heart Month - a time to celebrate love, compassion, and the simple acts that save lives. Wagner community members are putting heart into action through blood donation.

PIERRE, S.D. - Under the authority of SDCL 32-22-24, Highway Maintaining Authorities may restrict loads anytime between February 15 to April 30 to protect their highways from break-up during the spring thaw.

If you have a 5-18 year old who is interested in either rabbits or poultry as a possible 4-H project, now is the time to get involved! Bon Homme County 4-H Rabbit and Poultry Club is a friendly group that will help you get started on the right foot in a 4-H Small Animal project.

From the Files of the Avon Clarion Avon Lady Pirates held parents night. The only senior player was Heidi Cap, parents are Eugene and Linda Cap. AvonLion'sClubmadedonations totheAvonMuseumProject and to the Science Project. Lady Pirates pick up 13th win of the season.

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that one individual has been arrested in connection with an incident reported early Friday morning in Wagner.

On Wednesday, March 4th the Wagner Rotary Club met at its usual time for its first meeting of the month. Attendance peaked at sixteen members with some absent due to vacation. South Dakota winters begin to feel quite long by the time March rolls around on the calendar.

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota State Senators Thursday approved Attorney General Marty Jackley’s bill that enhances the penalties for ingestion, possession, possession with intent to deliver, and delivery of a controlled substance in a state correctional facility.

January is National Blood Donor Month, and Avon community members are starting the new year by showing incredible generosity and heart. At the most recent Avon Community Blood Drive, 17 units of blood were collected from 15 donors - enough to help up to 51 patients in local hospitals.