National Night Out Set for August 3
Local News July 26, 2017 0
The annual National Night Out event in Milbank is scheduled for Thursday, August 3, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Milbank Fire Hall. The nationwide event is planned to help the community join together, get to know your neighbors and all first responders within the area. “The kids... Read more
The Grant County Christian Service Council will host its 2017-2018 Back to School event on Wednesday, August 9, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Milbank Visitor Center. The Back to School event is for families who need assistance in obtaining school supplies for their children for the... Read more
The Milbank VFW Junior Teener baseball team captured fourth place at the State 13-14 VFW tournament this past weekend at Legion Field in Milbank. The locals were also awarded with the Sportsmanship award following the tournament. Milbank slipped past W-I-N (Warner-Ipswich-Northwestern) 2-1 in their opening game of the tournament... Read more
Gloe Brothers Compete in State B Swim Meet
Milbank Area Swimming July 26, 2017 0
Trey and Carter Gloe of the Milbank Area Lions Swim Team (MALST) attended the State B Championship swim meet in Yankton. “Trey and Carter posted their fastest times of the season,” stated MALST Head Coach Jodi Street. “This was only their second time in a long-course pool this season.”... Read more
Nearly 1500 Attend Farley Country Concert
Local News July 26, 2017 0
The Lake Farley Summer Event Series staged its country music concert featuring Craig Morgan under the stars on July 22, at Farley Park. According to Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce Events Director Laura Kelly, “We moved to the old train depot area closer to the lake this year. We... Read more
The Babbel-Ons Toastmasters Club met July 20, at State Auto. Talia Athey served as the Toastmaster. Jessica Roggenbuck was the Speaker of the Day. She presented Project 8 out of the Competent Communicator Manual – Get Comfortable with Visual Aids. Her speech was titled, “The Road to Destruction is... Read more
Diplomas and senior photos for the MHS Class of 2017 require pick up as soon as possible from the high school office. For questions, contact high school secretary Tammy Reiger at 605-432-5546. Read more
Loretta M. Orman
Obituaries July 26, 2017 0
Loretta Marjory Orman, age 93, of Milbank died July 25, 2017, at St. Williams Nursing Home in Milbank. Services will be held on Saturday, July 29, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. at Tabor Lutheran Church in Strandburg. Rev. Elmer Brinkman will officiate. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 28,... Read more
Myron “Mick” Roggenbuck
Obituaries July 26, 2017 0
Myron Roggenbuck, age 80, of Milbank died July 25, 2017. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, July 28, 2017, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank. Father Gary DeRoucey will officiate. Visitation will be Thursday, July 27, from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.... Read more
The Milbank Firechiefs are headed to the championship game of the District 1 Amateur Baseball Tournament. Milbank faces Clark on Saturday, July 29, at 7 p.m. in Lake Norden. The Chiefs defeated the Castlewood Monarchs 6-5 to advance to the title game. Milbank was set to take on Sisseton... Read more
