Consider safety before starting fire Dry weather since last summer has given way to the threat of fires statewide. Bill Campbell, Extension farm safety specialist at South Dakota State University, said people should contemplate whether it is favorable to burn far before they light a fire. "People should really step … Read Article
Farmers head to the fields Between welcome showers of rain throughout the area, farmers have been able to get out to their fields for a variety of work, including disking, seeding oats, fertilizing and even planting corn. Between welcome showers of rain throughout the area, farmers have been able to … Read Article
FSA Notes by Keith Zanter The Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) administered by the Farm Service Agency provides weather-related loss protection for all crops commercially produced for food or fiber for which Federal Crop Insurance protection is not available. The area affected by the natural disaster must be a … Read Article
Work Continues on Veterans Memorial Work is continuing on the Clay County Veterans Memorial, located on the southeast corner of the Clay County Courthouse grounds. Work is continuing on the Clay County Veterans Memorial, located on the southeast corner of the Clay County Courthouse grounds. Designed by architect Sandy Dickenson, … Read Article
Watercraft ban to be subject of May 2 meeting A public meeting concerning the ban on personal watercraft on certain portions of the Missouri River will be held on Tuesday, May 2 at 7 p.m. in Yankton. The meeting has been arranged by State Senator Garry Moore of Yankton. He … Read Article
Nelson to perform with Colts' summer tour Adam Nelson of Vermillion has been selected to perform as a member of the Colts Drum and Bugle Corps of Dubuque, IA. He attended audition weekends in Dubuque in December and January to try out for a position. Nelson, the son of Anthony … Read Article
Work continues on veterans memorial by M. Jill Karolevitz Each year, veterans all across the country are remembered � on Veterans Day in November and on Memorial Day in May. But as the Clay County Veterans Memorial comes closer to reality, area servicemen and women will have a permanent honor … Read Article
Driving costs up more than 2 cents The average cost of driving a car in 2000 will be nearly 50 cents per mile, up 2.1 cents from last year, according to AAA. Driving costs are up due to higher fuel prices and rising new vehicle depreciation and finance costs. AAA's … Read Article
Tom Daschle asks for Corps review Senator Tom Daschle has asked the Congressional Research Service (CRS) to investigate new claims by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers that federal law may prohibit it from shortening the Missouri River barge season to help fish, wildlife, and recreation. The Corps is currently … Read Article
Will wed Gregg and Diana Radigan, Vermillion, announce the engagement of their daughter, Melanie Radigan to Timothy Rupp, son of William and Carol Rupp, Adrian, MN. Radigan is a 1996 graduate of Vermillion High School. She will graduate in May from South Dakota State University with a bachelor of science … 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
