Blood drive planned in Beresford July 14 With local blood supplies moving into an urgent need status, due to summer demands, Sanford Beresford Clinic, and Community Blood Bank are partnering up to impact local lives. A community blood will be held at Sanford Beresford...
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Area residents enjoy 4th of July celebrations
Area residents celebrated patriotism, family, and country during 4th of July celebrations in the area. Despite some late rain showers, fireworks were enjoyed in Beresford, Alcester, and the area. In Alcester, the Light Up the Night celebration was attended by many...
Quick response by BFD saves home on 4th Street in Beresford
Around 8:00 am on July 1, the Beresford Fire Department responded to a structure fire on South 4th Street. Firefighters were able to save the home from the fire, which started in the basement. A resident had noticed smoke coming from the basement and called 911....
Emerald Ash Borer spreading throughout southeastern South Dakota
The emerald ash borer kills trees gradually over a period of two to four years. It takes a few years for the devastation to be seen. Here, ailing central branches are a dead giveaway that ash borers have infested this tree. Area residents are urged to think about...
Celebrating Independence Day – Happy 249th Birthday, America!
Your guide to area 4th of July events and activities Riva Sharples | Editor There will be plenty of public celebrations in the area this 4th of July. Here’s a brief look at what’s happening when and where:Alcester – The third annual Light the Night Hodgson Firework...
Beresford students attend National Speech and Debate Tournament
A total of 15 Beresford Junior High and High School students, along with five judges, attended the National Speech and Debate Tournament held in Des Moines June 16-20. Pictured in front of the van are (back row): Emma Martinsen, Abby Cahoon, Ojala Bartlett, Sophia...
Serving others: Dozens of volunteers come together to bag 27,000 meals for Haiti
Volunteers of all ages came together last Saturday at Brooklyn Church to package 27,000 meals for Haitians who are suffering from a severe food shortage currently. (photo/Riva Sharples). Riva Sharples | Editor The fellowship hall at Brooklyn Evangelical Free Church,...
2022 BHS graduate a Truman Scholar finalist
Lucy Farley, a 2022 BHS graduate, is a Truman Scholar finalist (photo/submitted). Lucy Farley could be the second BHS graduate in recent years to become a Truman Scholar Riva Sharples | Editor Lucy Farley, a 2022 graduate of Beresford High School, is a finalist in the...
Alcester Pool opening planned for June 28
Fingers are crossed and plans are set to open the Alcester Pool this Saturday, June 28. Renovations on the pool were finished earlier this month. A new concrete deck was poured, the pool was sealed, and filled, and chemicals are being leveled out. Here, workers work...
Alcester sisters headed to Europe with SD Ambassadors of Music
Alcester-Hudson seniors Natalie and Olivia Moore are headed to Europe with the SD Ambassadors of Music. The girls will be performing in five European countries (photo/Riva Sharples). Riva Sharples | Editor Alcester sisters Natalie and Olivia Moore are embarking on a...