The Bulldog cross country teams competed in the Region 1A meet in Webster on Thursday, October 11. Webster had received a blast of early October snow the day before and it blanketed the town and the course. Coach Eric Townsend said, “Both our teams battled crazy conditions as the... Read more
Volleyball Bounces Back Against Britton-Hecla
Milbank Area Volleyball October 15, 2018 0
The Milbank Volleyball team won three out of four sets on Thursday, October 11, when Britton-Hecla came to visit. Set scores were 25-12, 25-15, 22-25, and 25-13. Coach Nancy Hoeke said, “In three of the sets we played pretty well and controlled those sets. Britton-Hecla wasn’t pushing us too... Read more
Bulldog Volleyball Falls Short Against Madison
Milbank Area Volleyball October 15, 2018 0
Tuesday, October 9 saw the Lady Bulldog volleyball team return home after a string of on-the-road games to take on the “other” Bulldogs from Madison. After winning two and losing two, 22-25, 27-25, 22-25 and 25-20, the Milbank girls team would end up losing in a close fourth tie-breaker... Read more
Marlene Ward
Obituaries October 14, 2018 0
Marlene Louise Ward, age 60, of Milbank, SD, gained her Heavenly wings on Thursday, October 11, 2018. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank. Father Gary DeRouchey will be the celebrant and a private... Read more
Iona Hartsoch
Obituaries October 13, 2018 0
Iona Hartsoch, age 90, formerly of the Tioga area, most recently of Millbank, SD, passed away Monday evening, October 8, 2018, at the Milbank Care and Rehab Center where she has resided for the past few months. Her Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October... Read more
If you’ve only seen Nick Batchelor running, you probably didn’t get a very good look. He likely went by too quickly. Batchelor, a freshman, has been chewing up school records and earning top placements in running events since he was in seventh grade. So, what’s it like to be... Read more
The Milbank School District Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, October 8. Site selection, including soil sampling, is the next step in the project to build a new elementary school in Milbank to replace Koch School The board set Monday, October 29, as the date for... Read more
First Time Both Cross Country Teams Win NEC Titles Since 1997
Milbank Area Cross Country October 10, 2018 0
The MHS cross country teams ran away with both first place titles at the Northeast Conference Meet in Webster on October 4. Coach Eric Townsend said, “The boys’ team was crowned NEC champs for the first time since 2011. The girls’ team won the NEC title for the third... Read more
Essington Wins Singles Consolation Title – Team Brings Home 15th Place
Milbank Area Tennis October 10, 2018 0
The Lady Bulldog Tennis Team competed in the 2018 South Dakota State Tennis Tournament in Rapid City on October 3, 4, and 5. After rescheduling due to inclement weather, the team fought through three chilly days to bring home 15th place. Halli Essington also brought home the No. 1... Read more
The Big Stone City Branch Library will hold a used book sale this Saturday, October 13, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Books are sold by donation and all proceeds go to support the library’s children’s programs. The Big Stone Branch Library is in the Big Stone Community Center... Read more
