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In today’s technologically advanced world, it seems like more and more small-town papers are either closing their doors or having to join the trend of only offering online newspaper editions.

Gerald “Jerry” Barnett was a man of service both professionally and personally. Jerry was well known to go above and beyond what his job description called for.

Although a snowy, white Christmas just wasn't in the cards for Lake Andes this year, many families in the community did their part in spreading holiday cheer by decorating their homes with lights, inflatable decorations, and other lawn ornaments.

The National Guard’s birthday has been nationally recognized as December 13th. Even though this day is not a federal holiday, it is an opportunity to recognize the National Guard’s role in the defense of the nation as well as its history.

If one is a resident of Avon, then he or she has probably noticed a new face patrolling the town’s streets. This is because Avon has a new Chief of Police, Edwin Young Sr. Young began his work with the Avon Police Department on November 25.

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Lake Andes last Friday and Saturday with several holiday activities. The annual Parade of Lights was hled Saturday evening, December 7. Photos by Alyssa Mathis

Wagner's Parade of Lights was held Friday night, December 6th. Main Street quickly filled with cars and eager spectators for the parade and the evening activities and shopping fun including pictures with Santa at the Wagner Theatre.

Santa took a break from his Christmas preparations to make a stop in Avon for their Kickoff to Christmas event on Saturday, November 30th.