Vera Reich
Obituaries May 22, 2020 0
Vera L. Reich, age 91, of Milbank, SD, passed away on May 22, 2020, at St. William’s Care Center in Milbank. Vera was the widow of Orlyn Reich. Services will be held at a later date. A complete obituary is forthcoming. Read more
Robin Simmons Named South Dakota Outstanding Middle-Level Educator of the Year
Local News May 21, 2020 0
Robin Simmons, a seventh-grade English language arts teacher at Milbank Middle School, was selected as the 2019-2020 Outstanding Middle-Level Educator in South Dakota by the South Dakota Association of Middle-Level Educators (SDAMLE). The state association is part of the national Association of Middle-Level Educators (AMLE) group. The award serves... Read more
The Big Stone City Branch Library will open for patrons to enter the library beginning Wednesday, June 10. The library has put in place several rules. According to branch manager, Janelle Kelly, the rules will continue through the summer months and possibly longer. 1. All patrons must make an... Read more
COVID-19 Cases Hit Double Digits in Grant County
Local News May 21, 2020 0
The total number of positive COVID-19 cases in Grant County has hit double digits. The South Dakota Department of Health reported this morning one new positive case of COVID-19 in Grant County, bringing the county’s total to ten. Of the county’s ten positive cases, three have recovered and no... Read more
Whetstone Valley Strings hosted a violin and cello student recital on May 17 at Valley Baptist Church. According to instructor Elizabeth Schulte, their original recital date was canceled, based on the imposed guideline of limiting public gatherings to less than 10 people. Schulte says, “With churches opening up these... Read more
According to Deb Underwood, Director of Food Service for the Milbank School District, the mobile meals food program is still going strong. The number of meals served is still as consistently high as when the program began in March. As many as 525 lunches and breakfast are made and... Read more
New Doctor Joins Milbank Avera Medical Group
Local News May 19, 2020 0
Dr. Regg Hagge has joined the staff of Avera Medical Group Milbank. He begins work in Milbank on May 26. “We are excited to include Dr. Hagge on our team as he brings a wealth of experience in obstetrics, emergency-room medicine and much more,” said Natalie Gauer, Milbank Area... Read more
A young man died Saturday, May 16 in a motorcycle crash in the Big Stone City limits. At approximately 9 p.m., a 2019 Kawasaki was southbound on South Dakota Highway 109, when it went through the intersection of U.S. Highway 12, left the roadway, and hit a building. The... Read more
Alex Hughes
Obituaries May 17, 2020 1
Alex Hughes, age 20, of Big Stone City, SD, passed away on May 16, 2020. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 10: 30 a.m. at Greenwood Cemetery in Big Stone City, SD. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 20, from 5:00 p.m.... Read more
Georgene Erickson (Mosey)
Obituaries May 16, 2020 0
Georgene Mae Erickson (Mosey) of Scottsdale, Arizona passed away on May 6th, at the home of her daughter, Susan Wright. She was surrounded by many of her family members. Georgene was born January 24, 1936, to Abe and Bernardine Mosey. She grew up in Milbank, South Dakota and graduated... Read more
