Blanche Westermeyer
Obituaries February 9, 2017 0
Blanche Westermeyer, age 93 of Big Stone City, SD died February 9, 2017, at St. William’s Care Center in Milbank. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, February 17, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Charles Catholic Church in Big Stone City, SD. Padre’ Da’vid Garza will officiate... Read more
120 Students Absent From Milbank Schools Today
Local News February 8, 2017 0
Illness is taking its toll in the Milbank area. According to Patti Swenson at Avera Medical Group Milbank, 28 people tested positive for influenza A or B , 8 tested positive for mononucleosis, and 11 tested positive for strep in the last week. Other illnesses such as viral bronchitis... Read more
Musicians of the Month were recognized during the Middle School mid-winter concert Monday, February 6. Band students honored for December were Maurina Street, Kellen Hoeke, and Maci Priebe. January recipients were Aiden Ludvigson, William Karels, and Halli Essington. Choir musicians of the month for December were Ashlyn O’Farrell, Savanna... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Outshoot the Pheasants
Milbank Area Girls Basketball February 8, 2017 0
The Lady Bulldogs racked up a 51-30 Northeast Conference basketball victory over the Redfield-Doland Pheasants February 3, on the road. The team’s record improved to 10-7. Redfield-Doland had a one-point lead at 6-5 after the opening quarter. At the midway mark, the Bulldogs edged out the Pheasants at 18-17.... Read more
St. Lawrence School in Milbank celebrated Catholic Schools Week with meaningful activities. “It is good to celebrate who we are and what we do,” said Brenda Anderson, school principal. “We had a very fun week.” The students enjoyed dressing up in different themes each day, along with learning various Bible... Read more
Bulldogs Split Wins
Milbank Area Boys Basketball February 8, 2017 0
Milbank Area hosted Redfield-Doland Friday, February 3, at the Milbank Armory and came away with a 67-56 Northeast Conference basketball victory. The Bulldogs then traveled to Sioux Falls Saturday, February 4, to battle Corsica-Stickney in the third game of the Sanford Pentagon Basketball Classic. Milbank Area fell 67-30. Friday... Read more
Milbank Gymnasts Poised for State
Milbank Area Gymnastics February 8, 2017 0
The Milbank gymnastics team is headed to the state meet this week after qualifying performances at the Region 1A meet in Clear Lake on February 2. The South Dakota State Gymnastics Meet is in Aberdeen on February 10 and February 11. “This meet (Clear Lake) was the qualifying meet... Read more
Berton Morton
Obituaries February 8, 2017 0
Berton Raymond Morton, age 86 of Milbank, SD died February 8, 2017, at his residence. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Countryside Covenant Church, rural LaBolt, SD. Rev. Mark Chapman will officiate the funeral. Burial with full military honors will take... Read more
An informational baseball meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 9, at 7 p.m. at the Milbank Visitor Center for baseball players ages 15 through 19. “All players interested in the baseball program this summer are asked to attend this meeting,” stated organizer Ron Krause. “Parents or other responsible adults... Read more
Scouts Celebrate Boy Scout Week
Local News February 6, 2017 0
Scouts from the local area are celebrating Boy Scout Week. The nationwide event occurs annually near February 8, the anniversary of the founding of Boy Scouts of America. Boy Scouts enjoy a variety of activities including: camping, hiking, kayaking, canoeing, rifle shooting, tomahawk throwing, climbing, sailing and orienteering. They... Read more
