Milbank ACT Scores Below State Average
The 2017 ACT scores for Milbank students were released and discussed by the Milbank School District Board of Education during the board’s regular meeting September 11. Superintendent Tim Graf reported 76% of last year’s graduates completed the exam, with scores slightly lower than the previous year, and lower than... Read more
Milbank Golfers Earn Personal Best Scores
Two Bulldog golfers shot their personal best 18-hole score to lead Milbank to a fourth place team finish at the Pheasant Invitational at Fisher Grove Country Club in Redfield Tuesday, September 12. Senior Isaac Nolz fired in an 86 and bettered his top score by nine strokes. Junior Conner... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Suffer Volleyball Setback to Arlington
The Milbank Area Lady Bulldogs suffered a 3-0 loss to the traditionally tough Arlington Cardinals in non-conference high school volleyball action Tuesday, September 13, on the road. Milbank Area dropped to 3-5 on the season. Milbank Area fell behind early in the opening set at 4-9. They battled back,... Read more
Gymnastics Coop with Ortonville Approved
The Milbank School District Board of Education met in regular session Monday, September 11. They approved a cooperative agreement with Ortonville to form a gymnastics coop. “Ortonville has not been able to secure a coach,” explained Superintendent Tim Graf. “Ortonville recently held an interest meeting where 11 girls in... Read more
Lady Bulldog Netters Gain Positive Experience on the Court
The Milbank Lady Bulldog tennis team spent a lot of time on the court and came away with positive gains following the Brandon Valley Invitational Friday and Saturday, September 8-9. The locals sit with a 4-8 season record following the event. “This was a very good mid-season experience for... Read more
Milbank Runners Finish With High Marks at Hardee’s Invitational
The Milbank High School boys and girls cross country teams finished with high marks in their home Hardee’s Invitational meet Saturday, September 9, at Pine Hills Golf Course. “This was a fantastic meet for both teams,” expressed Bulldog head cross country coach Eric Townsend. “The conditions were perfect and... Read more
Dawgs Convert Turnovers Into Victory on the Gridiron
The Milbank Area Bulldogs used a solid defensive effort to secure a 26-14 victory over the Lennox Orioles Friday, September 8, at AB Campbell Stadium. The Dawgs improve to 2-1 on the season with the win. “I am very proud of our effort and how hard we played,” stated... Read more
Francis and Dorothy Batcheller
Graveside service for Francis and Dorothy Batcheller of Mesa, AZ, will be held at the Milbank City Cemetery on September, 20, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. Francis and Dorothy passed away while residing in AZ and previously lived in Milbank area. Friends and Family are invited to the service. Read more
Street Graphex Transformed into Boutique
Beth and Mark St. Martin, owners of Street Graphex on Main Street in Milbank, invite people to shop locally while checking out their newly transformed store. The couple’s remodeling project began with renovations to their home upstairs and the exterior of their building. In the process, they decided to... Read more
Screening Set for 3-Year-Olds
A developmental screening is set for children three years old (by September 1, 2017) at Koch School on Friday, September 22. The screening, held by the Milbank School District, examines each child’s motor skills, speech, language, and general knowledge. Sessions begin at 8:30 a.m., end at 2 p.m., and... Read more