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Avon Fire Department had a family flair at Wagner’s annual Labor Day Firemen’s Waterfight on Monday afternoon. Father-and-son team Mike Petrik, along with his sons Matthew and Brady, joined forces to represent Avon in the competition. With strong teamwork and plenty of hometown pride, the Petrik crew battled their way and came out on top, earning the championship in front of a supportive crowd. Courtesy Photos
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Sharon McBrayer of Springfield; 21 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; two daughters-in-law: Carol Wynia and Jenean Wynia of Springfield;sisterMaryLou (Ray) Livingston of Yankton; and numerous other relatives.
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FuneralservicesforJames Mutschelknaus, 75, of Black Hawk will be held Saturday, September 13 at 10 a.m., at Martinus Lutheran Church, rural Utica. The burial is at Garden of Memories in Yankton. Following the burial will be fellowship at Martinus. Peters Funeral HomeinWagnerisincharge of arrangements.
Read moreFrom the time Twila June Taubert first learned to read, she loved books. A nice librarian welcomedhertothemagical place that was her Sioux City grade school library, and always helped young Twila find books she wanted to read. In high school, she would walk a mile and a half to her local branchlibrarytofindthelatest books. Nearly a half century later, Twila June (Taubert) Lukkes would become a librarian herself, when Avon's City Council hired her to take overfortheretiringRoseMary Gramkow.
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City library news. 9-10-25 In August 2025, eighteen public libraries across South Dakota were awarded accreditation, recognizing their commitment to providing high-quality services to their communities. These libraries have met important benchmarks and are accredited at one of three levels: Essential, Enhanced, or Exemplary.
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