Local Firefighters Honored During Annual Banquet
Local News May 22, 2017 0
The Milbank Fire Department held its annual banquet where active members and honorary retired members were recognized. Special guests attending were City of Milbank Mayor Pat Raffety and city councilman Joel Foster. Members were recognized for their years of service to the department. Fire Chief Kevin Schuelke received his... Read more
Grant-Deuel School Says Farewell
Local News May 19, 2017 0
No more pencils. No more books. Schools out for summer. Schools out forever at Grant-Deuel School in Revillo. Grant-Deuel School closed permanently on May 18. A crowd of students, teachers, staff, alumni, and friends gathered that day to pay homage to 52 years of Wildcats. Superintendent Al Stewart and... Read more
Bowlers Claim State Titles
CommunityLocal News May 18, 2017 0
Three youth bowlers, representing Milbank and Top Hat Lanes, captured state titles at the 2017 South Dakota USBC youth bowling championship in Mitchell. Stevie Ash and Zayne Widener won the doubles 200 to 249 competition, and Aimee Thyne won the top honor in the 500 tournament. Thirty-eight youth from... Read more
Lunch and Learn Series to Start
Local News May 17, 2017 0
A three-part Lunch and Learn series entitled “Bring Your Dream” begins this month. The event is sponsored by the Grant County Development Corporation and the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce. “The series is for people wanting to start a business, and for those who own a business and would... Read more
Suspects Arrested and Detained After Drug Bust
Local News May 15, 2017 0
The Grant County Sheriff’s Office intercepted a vehicle transporting four pounds of high grade marijuana on Saturday, May 13, on Highway 12 near Big Stone City. The driver and two passengers were arrested for possession of four pounds of marijuana with the intent to distribute. Street value of the... Read more
Five students received their diplomas during the 2017 Commencement ceremony at Grant-Deuel High School on May 13. The Class of 2017 will be remembered as the final class to graduate from the school. Grant-Deuel closes its doors permanently on May 18. Earning their diplomas were: Brittany Crocker and Jaedon-Jo... Read more
MHS Students Expelled After Weapons Violation
Local News May 15, 2017 1
The Milbank School District Board of Education voted unanimously to expel two students for one year for violating the district’s weapon policy. The board convened in executive session during a special meeting on Thursday, May 11. The incident occurred May 3 in the Milbank High School parking lot. Names and additional... Read more
MHS Commencement Services Set for Sunday
Local News May 15, 2017 0
The Milbank High School Class of 2017 commencement will take place Sunday, May 21, at 2 p.m. in the Milbank Armory. Superintendent Tim Graf will conduct the ceremony and MHS Principal Dan Snaza will present the class. Music will be provided by the high school band and choir. MHS seniors... Read more
New Milbank FFA Officers Selected for 2017-2018
Local News May 13, 2017 0
The Milbank FFA Chapter held its annual awards banquet Monday, May 8. Officers for the 2017-18 school year were chosen. Chase Pinkert was selected as president; Nathan Loutsch, vice president; Sara Capp, secretary; Claire Mitchell, treasurer; Callie Bolin, sentinel; Kimberlly Aburto, student advisor; Kendra Schweer, parliamentarian, and Kellie Christians,... Read more
Staff Changes in the Milbank School District
Local News May 13, 2017 0
Five staff members from the Grant-Deuel School District have been hired by the Milbank School District. Grant-Deuel will close its doors at the end of this school term. Janelle Wollschlager will be the new alternative/opportunity room instructor, filling the vacancy left by the retirement of Kathy Sussex. At Grant-Deuel,... Read more
