Serving the people of SD is the next thing on Rhead’s agenda after retirement Riva Sharples | Editor Alcester-Hudson Superintendent Tim Rhead has already decided on his next step after retirement in May: running for office. Last week, Rhead officially announced his...
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Andrews takes Runner-Up in State oratorical contest
Emma Andrews, a BHS junior, recently earned the State Runner Up Title in the 2026 American Legion Oratorical Contest held on February 22 in Chamberlain (photo/provided). Beresford Junior Emma Andrews received the State Runner Up Title in the 2026 American Legion...
Beresford Thanksgiving Committee gives back to the community
Creating fellowship and serving a delicious community meal each November is the main goal of the Beresford Thanksgiving Committee. But, the Committee is also committed to giving back to the community as it can. Recently, the committee gave money to three area...
Team of professionals at Massage by Sherry offers something for everyone
There are now four professionals working at Massage by Sherry who are ready to service a variety of needs. They include (left to right): Randa Bickett, Sherry Haas (owner), Karri Allen, and Veronica Witt (photo/Riva Sharples). Riva Sharples | Editor Facials. Healing...
Merriman is National Honor Society scholarship semifinalist
Beresford High School’s Ella Merriman has been named a semifinalist for the prestigious National Honor Society Scholarship. Chosen from nearly 16,000 applicants, Merriman, a BHS senior and member of the National Honor Society, is now in the running for the...
A-H Elementary Student Council gathers PB & J for food pantry
The Alcester-Hudson Elementary School Student Council recently held a peanut butter and jelly food drive to benefit the Alcester Food Pantry. The students collected 79 jars of peanut butter and jelly. Advisors for the Student Council are Becky Solberg and Hailey...
Soccer now being offered to Beresford and A-H students
Riva Sharples | Editor Students in Beresford, Alcester-Hudson, and Centerville now have another sport to try and play – soccer. A recreational league soccer team has just been started in Beresford with area students invited to join. Practice is now underway (but there...
Appreciating the Arts: Music, theater, visual arts enrich our communities
Pictured are Beresford students who participated in the Art Wars competition last week. The live, creative competition had team members paint, draw, digitally draw, sculpt and take photos in a 90 minute time frame, complete with creating an artist’s statement....
Beresford celebrating School Board Appreciation Week
Pictured are members of the Beresford School Board (left to right): Dan Erickson, Nathan Jensen, Chris Savey, Deborah Bergland, and Sara DeLay. The Beresford School District is joining other districts across the state this week in thanking school board members for...
312 people participate in Frostbite4
Local resident Hunter Penn crosses the finish line. (photo/provided). Mayor’s Mile draws 94 young people Riva Sharples | Editor It was a balmy 40 degrees for the 27th annual Frostbite 4, held last Saturday, Feb. 7, in Beresford. This year, 94 youngsters participated...