VHS cross country teamscompete in Madison meet On a hot and humid day 10 schools were represented at Madison's earlybird meet, Friday, Aug. 25 with competition in both boys' and girls' divisions, varsity, JV and middle school. First runner across the finish line was Vermillion's Eric Dehner with a time … Read Article
VHS girls' tennis team drops opening match The Tanager girls' tennis team faced one of the top tennis teams in the high school ranks and suffered a close 6-3 loss to the Yankton Gazelles in the season opener for the Tanagers. The competition was postponed from Aug. 19 to Aug. … Read Article
Tanager golfers lose to Sioux Falls O'Gorman The Vermillion High School golf team came up short in its first match of the 2000 boys' season with a score of 163 while the O'Gorman Knights scored 150 to win the varsity division at The Bluffs on Friday, Aug. 25. Tanager scores … Read Article
Tanagers earn heart-stopping victory over West Central A 35-yard field goal by Adam Brooks in overtime gave the Vermillion Tanagers a heart-stopping victory over the arch-rival West Central Trojans 17-14 in Friday's VHS home opener. Vermillion fans knew what to expect � a defensive struggle and run-oriented offense by both … Read Article
Woodard receives angler's award Local writer and Vermillion resident Aaron Woodard received a Trophy Angler's Award from the State Department of Game, Fish and Parks recently. Woodard, an avid fisherman, won the award for a 1 pound 4 ounce sunfish he caught in Lake Marindahl near Irene.
Between the Lines By David Lias "This has been all blown out of proportion." "The charges are all a bunch of politics coming from our state's attorney's office." "We were just down by the river on the Fourth of July to watch the fireworks, relax and have a good time." … Read Article
Letters Poll should have provided more facts To the editor: A quote from the "1960s," don't remember who. "Statistics are like a bikini, they reveal a lot, but usually hide some essential details." A good example of this is your poll in last week's Plain Talk. You state 83 percent … Read Article
Aspirin is sure cure for aches and pains By Bob Karolevitz An aspirin a day keeps the doctor away. At least that's what I glean from all the health articles, more of which I read as I get older. On the other hand, apparently there are a few side effects … Read Article
Proposed building project: A step forward; Public meeting is Sept. 18 to discuss Wakonda school construction by M. Jill Karolevitz �If we stand still, we�re really stepping backwards.� That simple statement, made by Wakonda Superintendent Ron Flynn, lends credence to the proposed construction project at Wakonda School. Cramped facilities have … Read Article
Local teachers participate in Professional Development Center program through USD The Vermillion School District is participating in the innovative Professional Development Center (PDC) program through The University of South Dakota. Veteran teachers Barb Hansen, Scott Brink, Kelly Gilkyson and Anne Manning will be mentoring Travis Hensch, Jason Gault, Erin Reynolds, … 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
