Annual Gray-Gregg picnic held The annual Gray-Gregg picnic was held Sunday, Aug. 15 at Prentis Park in Vermillion for all descendants of Edmond Sherman Gray with Elsie Stibral and Bonnie Pearson as hosts. Attending were: Jeanne Peterson, Elmer and Gladys Rasmussen, Delores Gregg, Curt, Sarah, John and Patrick Gregg, Donald … Read Article
Golden anniversary Shirley and Morris Marcotte celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, Aug. 14. They will be celebrating with their family and friends in Vermillion on Saturday. Cards may be sent to them at: 28038 US Hwy 59, Worthington, MN 56187.
Spirit of Lewis and Clark celebrated It's been 195 years since Lewis and Clark and their Corps of Discovery journeyed through the Clay County area, visiting Spirit Mound during their northwest travels on the Missouri River. It's been 195 years since Lewis and Clark and their Corps of Discovery journeyed … Read Article
Will wed Mike and Linda Wensel of Burbank announce the engagement of their daughter, Meghan Jean, to John Lowell Johnson, son of David and Doreen Johnson of Elk Point. The couple has planned a Sept. 11 wedding at the McCook Lake United Methodist Church with reception and dance following at … Read Article
JV Tanagers defeat Dakota Valley 45-27 by Jim Prosser The Vermillion JV Lady Tanagers shot down the Dakota Valley Panthers 45-27 in girls basketball Aug. 26 at Vermillion. Vermillion�s Meggie Donnelly scored 11 points, and had 4 rebounds, 3 steals and 3 assists playing only two quarters. Carrie Engstrom had … Read Article
Lady Tanagers defeat Dakota Valley Panthers by Jim Prosser The Vermillion Lady Tanagers defeated the Dakota Valley Panthers 52-43 in girls basketball Aug. 26 at home. Vermillion�s Leslie Larson had 10 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 blocks. The Panthers� Sarah Harms had 20 points and was 12 of 14 from … Read Article
Vermillion JV loses to S. F. Roosevelt 58-39 by Jim Prosser The Vermillion JV Lady Tanagers watched a second-half lead evaporate and lost to the Sioux Falls Roosevelt Rough Riders 58-39 in girls basketball Aug. 24 at Sioux Falls. VHS had led by two at halftime. This was the Vermillion … Read Article
VHS cross country season opens Aug. 27 On a hot and humid day 10 schools were represented at the Madison "Earlybird" cross country meet, Aug. 27 with competition in both boys and girls divisions, varsity and JV. First runner across the finish line was Sioux Falls Lincoln's Simon Dakteng, while … Read Article
JV football team successful In a hard-fought, crisply played football game, the Tanager JV team held on for a 7-0 win Aug. 30 over the Madison Bulldogs. Led by quarterback Brandon Benzel (1-4 passing) who found the halfbacks Dan Tolsma (136 yards/17 carries) and Eric Rickord (44 yards/13 carries) to … Read Article
VHS earns win for football opener A three-year stretch of frustration and disappointment ended last Friday at West Central in Hartford as Vermillion gained some measure of revenge by tacking a 26-6 loss on the Trojans to stop their winning streak at 36 and gave the Tanagers an indication of … Read Article
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Memorial Day services will be celebrated Monday, May 27, at the Vermillion Public Library. The program, hosted by Veterans of … Read Article
By Travis Gulbrandson travis.gulbrandson@plaintalk.net The Internet has made personal correspondence easier than ever, either between relatives, friends or coworkers. One … Read Article
By Travis Gulbrandson travis.gulbrandson@plaintalk.net Olympic pole-vaulter Derek Miles had some words of advice for the Vermillion High School class of … Read Article
By David Lias It’s difficult to watch helplessly as fellow citizens suffer injury, death and loss. Once again, the nation … Read Article
By Paula Damon “What a [person] needs in gardening is a cast-iron back with a hinge in it.” C.D. Warner … Read Article
