VHS golfers face top teams at invitational The VHS girls' golf team was entered in the Yankton Invitational on Wednesday, April 19. Only the varsity teams from 14 schools were involved in the 18-hole competition played at Hillcrest Golfcourse and Country Club. While two feet of snow fell in the … Read Article
Victory belongs to Tanagers at Sioux Falls Washington Tennis matches at Sioux Falls Washington on Thursday, April 20 brought another win for the Tanager boys' tennis team. Early temperatures were below normal, with winds strong from the north. Track meets at Canton and Lennox were postponed, as were a couple … Read Article
USD baseball team loses two to South Dakota State The University of South Dakota dropped a North Central Conference college baseball twin bill to South Dakota State University Friday at Huether Field in Brookings. The Jacks opened a 6-2 lead after two innings and won the opener 10-9, then broke … Read Article
Tennis team beats Sioux City West 8-1 Tennis matches involving Vermillion High School vs. Sioux City West Monday, April 17 gave the Tanager boys' tennis team an impressive 8-1 victory over the Wolverines. Singles: Ed Rudolph (V) def. Phil Nieuwkoor (W) 6-2, 6-1; Jon Spader (V) def. Ryan Fritsch (W) … Read Article
Remember dangers of cold water boating The air may be getting warmer as spring begins, but the water is still cold. That is why Bill Shattuck, boating safety specialist for Game, Fish and Parks, and the National Safe Boating Council want to remind people of the dangers of cold water … Read Article
Boat owners must comply with numbering law State Game, Fish and Parks officials say proactive steps are in motion to help boat owners comply with legal boat numbering requirements. "The department is taking multiple steps to inform boat owners that the U.S. Coast Guard's boat numbering requirements will be strictly … Read Article
Between the Lines By David Lias When my daughters were toddlers, one of their favorite books � a tale that Cindy and I had to read over and over again � was titled Are You My Mother? Some of you parents may be familiar with the book. It's a story … Read Article
Letters Participate in National Day of Prayer To the editor: Every first Thursday in May, 40,000 volunteers see their efforts at work. These volunteers are the coordinators of the National Day of Prayer. This year, America will celebrate its 49th National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 4. In the … Read Article
Horologues or glockes � clocks keep us on time By Bob Karolevitz Clocks aren't what they used to be. Most of them are electric now. They're plugged in, and they keep running unless the power goes off. Nobody seems to want to wind them anymore. It's another one of those … Read Article
National WWII memorial long overdue by Audrey Brevik The National World War II Memorial is a long overdue tribute to the individual Americans who helped win World War II, the largest war of all time. The memorial will be a permanent tribute to the 16 million Americans who served in … 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
