OAHS Healthcare Board of Directors Welcomes Jane Vangsness Frisch, Ph.D.
Ortonville Area Health Services (OAHS) Healthcare board is happy to welcome Jane Vangsness Frisch, Ph.D. as the newest director. Vangsness Frisch lives in rural Dumont, Minnesota and is the Vice President for Student Affairs at North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton and Fargo, ND. “OAHS has been... Read more
Milbank City Council Discusses Cannabis Businesses, Koch School, and Baseball Field
The Milbank City Council held its regular meeting on Monday, May 10, at the Milbank Visitor Center. Koch School During the public input segment of the meeting, Bobbie Bohlen, representing HME Properties of Brookings, discussed the company’s proposed senior living center project. The company has selected the Koch School property... Read more
Tails and Tales Featured in Summer Reading Program
It’s time! Sign up at the Grant County Public Library for the summer reading program. This year’s Tails and Tales program is designed for ages four (completed one year of preschool) through fifth graders. Fifth graders also have the option of participating in the teen program instead. Participants receive a... Read more
Charles Layher

Charles Layher

Obituaries May 13, 2021 0

Charles Edward Layher earned his eternal rest on May 11, 2021, at St. Williams Care Center in Milbank. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 18,... Read more
Bulldog Netters Host Lennox and Roncall at Triangular
The Milbank boys tennis team hosted a triangular meet with Lennox and Aberdeen Roncalli on Monday, May 10, at Cantine Courts. The Bulldogs suffered two losses. Milbank fell 9-0 to Lennox and 8-1 to Roncalli. Joe Schulte was the lone Bulldog to secure a victory. “As a team I felt we... Read more
Milbank Runners Earn Season-Best Times at Twi-Light Meet
The Milbank Bulldog track and field team achieved nearly 60 personal-best scores at the Sisseton Twi-Light Meet on Friday, May 7. “This is outstanding at this time of the season,” noted head coach Eric Townsend. “Both teams are in a great position to qualify a number of athletes to the state... Read more
MHS to Require All Athletes Undergo Physical Exams
In a new policy, MHS will require all students who plan to participate in high school athletics during the 2021-2022 school year to undergo a physical examination by a medical professional. “After conversations with medical professionals, the school decided that our athletes are better served with annual physicals,” stated... Read more
MHS 2021 Prom in Pictures-Day 4
Welcome to the MHS 2021 Prom Photo Album. The Valley Express highlighted a different group of photos of the prom couples and fun run several days. Check out today’s photo album! This concludes our feature of MHS Prom 2021. https://thevalleyexpress.com/gallery/mhs-2021-prom-in-pictures-final-day/ Trevor Nolting and Sabrina Schwagel Christian Peery and Halli... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Golf Team Overcomes Challenging Weather
The Lady Bulldogs kicked off their season at the Redfield Invitational on Thursday, April 29. “After some not so pleasant weather, we have been able to get a little golf in,” said Milbank’s head coach, Mark Keeton. “I’ve been very pleased with the girls’ attitudes and efforts through this stretch.”Redfield... Read more
MHS Class of 2021 To Graduate May 16
The Milbank High School Graduation ceremony will be held on May 16 at 2:00 p.m. in the Milbank High School Armory. The Class of 2021 has chosen a Gladioulus as the class flower and Maroon/Gold are the class colors. The motto for the Class of 2021 is “If you... Read more