Legion survives rally Vermillion Post #1 was leading Mitchell 8-3 in the first game of a June 28 doubleheader after six innings and 11-3 in the seventh when Mitchell mounted a rally that sent 11 batters to the plate, scoring six runs and making an easy win most uncomfortable. Runs … Read Article
Huron, Post #1 split marathon doubleheader With a total of 43 runs scored in a doubleheader match with Huron Post #1 gained split, losing 13-16 and winning 13-1 on Friday, June 25 at Prentis Park. In the first game, Huron came up with a six-run rally in the sixth inning … Read Article
Luncheon will honor sporting officials The first annual South Dakota Sports Officials Advisory Council Honor Luncheon will be held Saturday, Aug. 14, at the Mitchell Holiday Inn according to Council President Buck Timmons of Mitchell. Sports officials from throughout the state will be recognized for 25 and 15 years of … Read Article
Post #1 overtakes Irene Trailing 8-1 after two innings, "victory was nice to see; however we need to come ready to play," said Vermillion Post #1 Coach Devin Schwiesow regarding the come-from-behind victory at Irene on June 22. Jay Merrigan stepped up and did a great job on the mound … Read Article
Post #1 Legion team loses in extra tourney innings Tied in the sixth inning, the second game of the South Sioux City Tournament June 26 was decided in the ninth by a three-run rally by Worthington to overcome the two runs scored by Post #1 in the top half. Runs … Read Article
Vermillion gains split with Yankton Post #12 According to Vermillion's Post #1 Coach Devin Schwiesow, "consistency of play in every game can better display our potential (and improve our record)." An indication of this is the result of the June 24 double header split with Yankton (0-12) and (8-2)! In … Read Article
Living (night)mare brings host of problems By Bob Karolevitz Last week I promised to tell you about our second horse which Phyllis bought with the money she got from the sale of our recalcitrant Shetland named Tiny. Size-wise, she went in exactly the opposite direction. Tag, a lumbering middle-aged Morgan … Read Article
Between the Lines by David Lias Here's some odds and ends I've found recently as I rummaged through my e-mail and the mess on my desk: The Bible According to Kids These cute statements were written by actual students and are genuine, authentic and not re-touched or corrected: In the … Read Article
Letters Words inadequate to express thanks To the editor: I wish to express my thanks and gratitude for the human love and compassion I received after a fall from my bicycle on June 19 about 1/2 mile from my home on University Road north of Vermillion. Neighbors were notified by … Read Article
Dorcey graduates with high honors Some 1,292 new alumni were added to the roster of graduates of the University of Northern Iowa during commencement exercises held May 8, in the UNI-Dome, on the Cedar Falls campus. Two separate ceremonies were held to accommodate the numbers of graduates in a smaller … Read Article
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By David Lias david.lias@plaintalk.net The Vermillion School Board approved the contracts of two individuals who will replace two long-time coaches … Read Article
By Travis Gulbrandson travis.gulbrandson@plaintalk.net Members of the Vermillion City Council heard two change options for the recycling program it shares … Read Article
By Travis Gulbrandson travis.gulbrandson@plaintalk.net Vermillion police chief Matt Betzen is applying for a grant that could net the community another … Read Article
By David Lias So many things to comment on this week. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin won’t be a candidate in 2014. … Read Article
