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Summer fun has been happening at the library for the month of June. There was a dinosaur dig, making dino monster cookies, earth worm sundaes, and a giant dinosaur map, planting tomatoes and peppers. It is not too late to join us.

Avon Fire Department continued its dominance at the 2026 South Dakota Fire School in Watertown, earning 1st place in the annual competition for the 5th consecutive year.

Customers visiting Ron's Market in Avon may have noticed some recent improvements throughout the store.

PHILIP – At Petersen's Variety store, there are no less than three signs in the window advertising that residents of Philip can ship, pick up, and drop off packages via UPS. The store is just a block away from the town's post office.

The Annual Open Class Show will be held during the Bon Homme County 4-H Achievement Days. If you enjoy making projects or have a hobby and would like to show off your work, here is your chance! You can enter a variety of items to show.

Bon Homme County 4-H horse members will be participating in the 2026 Bon Homme & Charles Mix County Horse Show at the Springfield 7-N Arena, located at 31164 Equal Rights Road, Springfield. This is a combined county show.

The annual Cancer Walk Rummage Sale was held June 17-19, with community members once again coming together to support a worthwhile cause.

WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF HIPPODROME STANDS, TAIL DRAGS, OCEAN WAVES, AND TEXAS SKIPS – THE WORLD OF TRICK RIDING AND TRICK ROPING.We are just so darn excited to bring this world to life before your very eyes at each performance of this year’s rip roarin’ bronc stompin’ legendary Burke Stampede Rodeo.

A familiar Wagner business location is once again serving customers as S & M Service and Sales, LLC has opened under the ownership of Jason Swanson and Colleen Martin.The business is located in the former Mid Towne Oil building, which had been closed for over a year.

Frank Krcil earned a spot at the South Dakota High School Rodeo State Finals after qualifying in bull riding on June 16 in Fort Pierre.Competing against some of the state's top rodeo athletes, Krcil advanced to the Championship Round during the State Finals on June 20.