Valentine’s Day Royalty Crowned at Local Care Centers
Local News February 14, 2020 0
Residents from the long-term care facilities in Milbank celebrated Valentine’s Day with the crowning of Royalty. Reigning as king and queen at Wellshire Park Place are Dean Parker and LaVonne Wagner. Avantara Care Center crowned Merv Redfield as king and Maureen Dinter as queen. Pictured above, Selena Halbert, administrator... Read more
Lady Bulldogs Head for State Gymnastics Meet this Weekend
Milbank Area Gymnastics February 13, 2020 0
The Milbank Lady Bulldogs will shoot for the stars in hopes of securing high places at the State Class A gymnastics meet Friday and Saturday, February 14 -15, at Central High School in Aberdeen. The team competition kicks off Friday morning at 11 a.m. Milbank starts the meet on... Read more
Who’s That Bulldog? Gymnast Greta Snaza
Milbank Area Gymnastics February 13, 2020 0
Who’s That Bulldog? It’s gymnast Greta Snaza. Greta is a junior at MHS and the daughter of Darin and Beth Snaza. Spend a few hours in the gym with Greta, and you’ll realize she always has a story to tell. “I’m a huge dancer and singer in the gym.... Read more
Milbank Gymnasts Punch Ticket to State
Milbank Area Gymnastics February 11, 2020 0
The Lady Bulldogs gymnastics team is headed to the state meet. The team, as well as all eight individual gymnasts, has earned a spot in the State Class A meet to be held in Aberdeen this Friday and Saturday, February 14-15. Milbank placed fourth in the team standings at... Read more
William Karels and Alaina Rausch to Play in All-State Band
Local News February 10, 2020 0
William Karels and Alaina Rausch have been selected to play in the 2020 South Dakota All-State Band. The 70th Annual All-State Band will be held at the Mitchell Performing Arts Center in Mitchell from March 26-28. William, a sophomore at MHS and the son of Jason and Susan Karels,... Read more
Wiese and Schuchard Win Region Free Throw Contest
Local News February 10, 2020 0
Milbank contestants Jaxon Wiese and Shaylee Schuchard, took top places at the regional Knights of Columbus free throw contest in Watertown on Sunday, February 2. Each won their division, but now must wait to hear if they advance to the state contest. Their results will be compared with all... Read more
Mrs. Mary Scott celebrated her birthday today. It was a long time coming – 99 years and 21 days. The party was hosted at Parkview United Methodist Church, where she has been a longtime member. It was the fourth attempt to celebrate the special day of the spry lady... Read more
Therapist John Shirkey Joins OAHS
Local News February 9, 2020 0
John Shirkey, MSW, LICSW has joined Ortonville Area Health Services (OAHS). He is now seeing patients at Northside Medical Clinic. “We are pleased to add additional access to counseling and therapy services here at OAHS by partnering with John Shirkey,” said Liz Sorenson, the clinic’s director. “John’s experience working... Read more
EXIT Realty in Milbank Gives Away $1000 Prize
Local News February 6, 2020 0
Judy and Dave Dockter got a surprise phone call Friday evening, January 31. The snowbirds were not expecting a call from up north and certainly not from their realtor, Denice Hooth of EXIT Realty/Leading Edge, telling them they had just won a $1000 gift certificate to Zem’s Furniture &... Read more
Robin Ehlebracht Opens Simply Stunning Hair Studio in Downtown Milbank
Local News February 6, 2020 0
Robin Ehlebracht has purchased the former Carolea’s Beauty Salon on Main Street in Milbank. She has renamed the business Simply Stunning Hair Studio, but says, “Like Carolea, I love to help people look their best.” It could be a genetic tendency as Carolea Dikstaal, who retired after more than... Read more
