HIGHWAY PATROL ANNOUNCES OCTOBER SOBRIETY CHECKPOINTS
PIERRE - The South Dakota Highway Patrol will hold sobriety checkpoints in 20 counties throughout the month of October.
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THE CERTAINTY OF CHANGE
As we officially enter the season of fall, we are reminded of the universal truth that change is certain. Although the weather in 2026 has brought unusual patterns and unpredictability, September arrives, and the fields are turning.
PRAIRIE DOC: SHINGLES VACCINE
Too many people know the pain of having shingles. Shingles, or Zoster, occurs when a Herpes virus, the same one which caused chicken pox in childhood, reemerges from dormancy in a spinal nerve.
BON HOMME COUNTY STATE FAIR RESULTS
The conclusion of the South Dakota State Fair essentially bringstheconclusionofthe4-H year for most youth. The Bon Homme County Extension office would like to congratulate all the members who exhibited items at the 2026 South Dakota State Fair.
Senior Spotlight
Rilyn's family consists of her mother Annie, her father Paul and her two brothers, Landon and Lincoln. One of Rilyn’s favorite subjects in school is chemistry; she enjoys how small the class is and getting the chance to do labs.
GRETSCHMANN RECEIVES GOLDEN WEST SCHOLARSHIP
Abby Gretschmann, a 2026 graduate of Avon High School, will receive a $1,000 scholarship from Golden West. Abby is the daughter of Gene and Connie Gretschmann. She was involved in the National Honor Society, volleyball, basketball, track, softball, oral interpretation, and one and two act plays.
UNSUNG HERO OF THE WEEK: GREG VOIGT
The Jolly Roger staff chose Greg Voigt as our Unsung Hero of the Week. When interviewing Greg, we asked him why he originally chose to work at the school.
DO YOU REMEMBER?
From the Files of the Avon ClarionHomecoming '16 was held with Pirate Queen Hanna Powers and Pirate King Kainen Blaha crowned.An auction for the late Larry Pelton was held at Avon Fire Hall with over 100 guns sold.The 2016 volleyball captains are Hanna Powers, Courtney Buchholz, and Kacie...
PRAIRIE DOC: SHINGLES VACCINE
Too many people know the pain of having shingles. Shingles, or Zoster, occurs when a Herpes virus, the same one which caused chicken pox in childhood, reemerges from dormancy in a spinal nerve.
SOUTH DAKOTA: AFIRE WITH COLOR
South Dakota’s outdoor colors are changing by the hour. Our cornfields are browning. Cottonwoods and elms in our river valleys are taking on a tawny appearance.
