Scouts Win at Pinewood Derby Races
Local News April 2, 2017 0
Area Cub Scouts won trophies for top places during the annual Pinewood Derby March 26, at Emanuel Lutheran Church. In the Veterans division, Peyton Bauer won first place and Jonathan Mobley finished second. In the Rookies division, Keaton Johnson earned the top place, Denim Fahleen placed second, and Nathan... Read more
Milbank Middle School sixth grade student, Avery Whitesitt, was the local winner of the Grant County Conservation District’s Arbor Day essay contest. She is the daughter of Travis and Kelly Whitesitt. All sixth grade Middle School students wrote an essay. Her essay advances to the state competition. Avery’s winning... Read more
Milbank School Board Authorizes Land Sale
Local News April 2, 2017 0
The Milbank School District Board of Education approved a motion during a special meeting March 27, to authorize President Dick Schwandt to complete the sale of a parcel of land to Merle Busjahn. The board previously approved the sale of approximately one acre of land to Busjahn for $1,000... Read more
Seventh grade students from Milbank Middle School attended Camp Med on March 30. The event was sponsored by the Northeast South Dakota Area Health Education Center. “We have brought this event to our school the past couple of years,” said Milbank Middle School Principal Kris Evje. “It gives our... Read more
Rhonda Meyer
Obituaries April 2, 2017 0
Rhonda Meyer, 81, of Clinton, died on April 2, 2017, at Clinton Care Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, April 24, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Beardsley, with Fr. David Breu as celebrant. Visitation will be held one hour prior to... Read more
Gerald “Jeff” Bunting
Obituaries April 2, 2017 0
Gerald “Jeff” Bunting, 96, of Milbank died April 1, 2017. Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 7, at 2 p.m. at American Lutheran Church in Milbank. Pastor Carl Larson will officiate. Visitation will be held Thursday evening, April 6, from 5 – 7 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral... Read more
Lucille Van Lith
Obituaries April 1, 2017 0
Lucille Van Lith, age 91 of Milbank died April 1, 2017, at St. William’s Care Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, April 7 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank. Father Gary DeRouchey will celebrate the Mass. Visitation will be at the church on... Read more
Alice Mitchell
Obituaries April 1, 2017 0
Alice Mitchell, age 99, died on April 1, 2017, at Milbank Care and Rehab Center. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 6, at 10:30 a.m. at Valley Baptist Church in Milbank, with Rev. Brian McFaden officiating. Visitation will be held at Mundwiler Funeral Home Wednesday evening from... Read more
Evelyn Aden
Obituaries April 1, 2017 0
Evelyn Aden, age 81, of Milbank died Saturday, April 1, 2017, at the Milbank Care and Rehab Center. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 4, at 10:30 a.m. at American Lutheran Church with Rev. Carl Larson officiating. Burial will follow in the Milbank City Cemetery. Visitation will... Read more
For 25 years, a group of local people have taken over the stage in the South Shore School. They have transported audiences back to the good old days of Hee Haw. One of the event organizers, Becky Campbell, said, “The faces of the characters have changed, but the show... Read more
