Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 5, 2018, at 1:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Odessa. Rev. Thaine Kister will officiate and burial will be in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be held in the Chapel of Madison Lutheran Home on Wednesday from 5 – 7 p.m.... Read more

Donald Prior, age 80 of Ortonville died March 30, 2018, at Milbank Care and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 4 at 2:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Ortonville. Rev. Melanie Reiners will officiate and burial will be in Mound Cemetery. Visitation will be... Read more

Bent Arrow Archery Range & Pro Shop of Milbank celebrated its Grand Opening with a ribbon cutting, sponsored by the Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce, Friday, March 29. Mark and Ashlie Veen own the business located in the former middle school at 307 South 5th Street in Milbank. Read more

Milbank Middle School has announced the third quarter honor rolls. Students named are as follows: Grade Eight Distinction 3.800 or higher GPA Nick Batchelor Cole Brown Maiah Brown Taryn Dusky William Karels Ella Kasuske Danielle Kennedy Kaden Krause Madison Mathews Marion Mischel Hattie Muellenbach Alexis Ninneman Savanna Osowski Jack Sandvig... Read more

Chelcie Eischens has been membership and finance director for the Milbank Area Chamber since July 2016. She plans to step down from that position this June. Chelcie says, “When I started, I didn’t know anyone, now I know so many people on different levels – from business associates to friends.... Read more

The courtroom at the Grant County Courthouse was standing room only today at a special meeting conducted by the Grant County Commissioners. The meeting was called to discuss the county zoning regulations regarding wind energy systems and the necessity of a review of the regulations and request for recommendations by... Read more

Maybe you’ve imagined yourself as Robin Hood robbing from the rich and giving to the poor? Or Anguy from Game of Thrones who managed more than his share of stellar moves with a bow and arrow? Either way, you’re going to need more than a leather vest and few rubber... Read more

Alaina Rausch, MHS sophomore, played her clarinet in the 68th Annual High School All-State Band Grand Concert in Rapid City on March 24. Rausch was a member of the Lewis Band under the direction of Dr. Christopher Chapman. Dr. Chapman is currently the Director of Bands for the Oregon State... Read more

All children through second grade are invited to join the Easter egg hunt sponsored by Milbank Community Pride according to Kathleen Holscher, one of the event organizers. The hunt will be held Saturday, March 31, at 10 a.m. on the front lawn of the Milbank Care and Rehabilitation Center at... Read more

Tim Storm, age 58 of Milbank died at his residence. A graveside service will be held on Monday, March 26, 2018, at 9:30 a.m. at the Milbank City Cemetery. A memorial service will follow at 10:30 a.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home. Casket bearers will be: Ryan Hedge, Coby Stoner, Wyatt... Read more