The Babbel-Ons Toastmasters Club met Thursday, September 17, in the State Auto cafeteria with Mike Erickson serving as Toastmaster. The word of the day was “optimal”, which means best. Jessica Roggenbuck was the speaker for the day. She presented Project 2 out of the Competent Communications Manual. The title of... Read more

The Milbank School District has slated a developmental screening for all three-year-olds Friday, September 25, at Koch School. Screening will begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at 2 p.m. The screening will examine the child’s skills in the areas of motor, speech, language and general knowledge. Children must be three... Read more

The Milbank Area boys golf team took on a tough golf course as well as tough competition during the Watertown Invitational meet Monday, September 21, at Cattail Crossing Golf Course. The Bulldogs finished 12th in the team standings with a score of 439. Adam Thomas shot an 18-hole round of... Read more

For the last 25 years, See You at the Pole has been focused on one simple thing- prayer. SYATP means students unite in prayer to intercede for their generation. This year, the national event happens the morning of September 23. The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) in Milbank and Ortonville orchestrate the event. FCA... Read more

The Milbank Area Bulldogs suffered a disappointing 13-7 loss to the Groton Tigers Friday night and drop to 2-2 on the season. “The better football team lost tonight for the second week in a row,” said Bulldog head coach Jeremy Tostenson. “We need to learn how to win and step... Read more

The nationwide Kids Hope USA program is beginning its 15th year in Milbank and is living up to its goal of making a difference in the lives of at-risk children. Kids Hope USA develops one-on-one relationships through the creation of church-school partnerships that pair church members with at-risk children in... Read more

According to City Administrator Jason Kettwig the city is doing everything possible to finish up the work in progress and construction along Highway 12 is moving right along. Crews are making headway on underground work on the water main and storm sewer from Sixth Street to Third Street. Concrete and... Read more

The Milbank Area girls tennis team added two wins to its season and moved to 5-5 overall following the Brandon Valley Invitational September 11 and 12. “I am very pleased with the girls winning 7-2 and 6-3 on Saturday over Rapid City Central and Spearfish,” stated head tennis coach Jim... Read more

Who are those people marching through the streets in funny hats and blasting out music? It’s the MHS band. The marching, pep, and concert bands have been spending dozens of hours diligently practicing. They will strut their stuff during the Homecoming parade tomorrow and will entertain the fans during halftime.... Read more

Stewart Steen, age 84, of Clinton, died Wednesday, September 16, 2015, at the Ortonville Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 21, 2015, at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Clinton with Minister Bev McNeill officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Pauli Cemetery. Visitation will be... Read more