The Avon Lady Pirates picked up a solid home-court win over Hanson, defeating the Beavers 49-42 in girls basketball action.
The Avon Lady Pirates picked up a solid home-court win over Hanson, defeating the Beavers 49-42 in girls basketball action.
On Sunday, December 21, the Avon Fire Department conducted a controlled burn at the former North View Motel, owned by Kevin Eben and Don Kocmich. The department was assisted by the Dante and Wagner Fire Departments during the operation.
After more than 18 years of dedicated service, Bryan Slaba is retiring as Chief Executive Officer of Wagner Community Memorial Hospital (WCMH), closing a remarkable chapter of leadership that helped shape the hospital into a thriving regional heal
The Avon Pirates battled through three overtimes to earn a hard-fought 74-69 victory over Hanson in an exciting boys basketball matchup.
Basketball season finally seemed to arrive last Tuesday as the Lady Raiders hosted their region foes, the Mt. Vernon Plankinton Titans.
WAGNER, December 18 – Emily’s Hope, in collaboration with Wagner Communities That Care and Buche Foods, has installed a new free naloxone distribution box at Buche Foods in Wagner, expanding access to lifesaving overdose reversal medication in the
After more than 18 years of dedicated service, Bryan Slaba is retiring as Chief Executive Officer of Wagner Community Memorial Hospital (WCMH), closing a remarkable chapter of leadership that helpe
Picture a man crawling through the desert in tattered clothing, whispering “water” as he nears an oasis.
Jacob Ratzlaf f, born March 30, 2008, is the son of Steve and Cathy Ratzlaff and the brother of Justin, Jeanah, Jonah, Jaelin, Jaden, and Jorden.
Yes. South Dakota has provided the tree for the National Christmas Tree display in Washington, D.C., two times since the tradition started in the 1920s.
The Avon Pirates battled through three overtimes to earn a hard-fought 74-69 victory over Hanson in an exciting boys basketball matchup.
The Avon Lady Pirates picked up a solid home-court win over Hanson, defeating the Beavers 49-42 in girls basketball action.
The Avon Lady Pirates hit the road Tuesday night, December 16th to open their season against Corsica/Stickney, where they suffered a tough 51-16 loss.
Bon Homme/Avon held a Quad on Tuesday, December 16 with Marion/Freeman and Parker. Results from the Quad:
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Pastor/Founder of the Grace Baptist Church, Lake Andes since 1988 P ROVERBS 2:30 'There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the Lord.' (KJV) Our first instructions as Christia
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Rail to Trail Update
A new business is uncorking something special in Wagner.
MADISON, December 22 – Dakota State University student Becky Petrik is student teaching first grade for the spring semester in Wagner Elementary School.
Library hours for New Year’s Holiday: Closing at 3:00 on December 31st. Closed January 1st. Open normal hours on January 2nd. Wishes for a Happy and Healthy New Year!
30 YEARS AGO
Daniel Ray Winckler, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, passed away on December 6, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada, surrounded by family. He was 74 years old.
Visitation with a sharing of memories for Sharon (Ratzlaff) Jespersen, 81, of Freeman, will be held Saturday, January 3 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Friedensburg Bible Church, rural Avon.
John DenOuden, 81, of Avon passed away at his home on Sunday, December 21, 2025 after an 18 year battle with cancer. John’s wishes were that no services will be held at this time.
Carole Lea Bartunek, 88, of Yankton, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025, surrounded by family.
