Edelen places second in racquetball tourney Jarrod Edelen, lifelong resident of Vermillion, 1998 graduate of Vermillion High School and currently a USD senior majoring in computer science and economics, played in his fourth Four Wall Brawl racquetball tournament in Sioux City Feb. 9. In the opening match he defeated Chris … Read Article
Polaris team is consolation champ The Vermillion Polaris sixth-grade team claimed the consolation championship at the President's Bowl Basketball Tournament in Sioux Falls this past weekend. Their final round 73-40 victory over Sioux Falls Lacroy was highlighted by a strong box and one defense along with the team's highest offensive … Read Article
Tanagers rally to beat Dakota Valley by Jim Prosser The Vermillion Tanagers rallied in the second half and then pulled away to beat the Dakota Valley Panthers 57-46 in boys� varsity basketball Feb. 5 at home. The Vermillion varsity had trailed by five at halftime. Paul Tims scored nine points, … Read Article
Vermillion swimmers compete at Sioux City The Vermillion Area Swim Team (VAST) traveled to Sioux City and six swimmers competed in the Siouxland Sharks Tri-State meet, with Sara Hamlet coaching on Feb. 9. Results are: 9-10 girls � Stacie Kjeldon, sixth in 100 IM, 50 free seventh 50 back, eighth … Read Article
Four Tanager grapplers are bound for state tournament by Jim Prosser The Vermillion Tanager wrestlers competed in the Region 2A tournament at Brandon Valley High School Thursday and Friday, Feb. 14 and 15. Brandon Valley scored 150 points to win the tourney over the other seven entrants � Yankton, Lennox, … Read Article
VHS volleyball drops close match by Jim Prosser The Vermillion volleyball teams played another exciting game but the results were less than satisfactory when they faced class B powerhouse Viborg Feb. 11. The C team played a three game match (15-7, 4-15, 10-15) for the first loss. Jackie Thomas led … Read Article
What's trash to you is treasure to Bob by Bob Karolevitz I was recycling long before the term became fashionable. My sainted mother was afraid I would follow in the footsteps of my grandfather who was a salvager without peer. He ran a second hand store and drove around town … Read Article
Letters Chestnut Street meeting won't be 'thorough' To the editor: Last week, on the front page of the Plain Talk, there was a report on the "public information session" that the mayor is holding on the Chestnut Street project. I would like to correct an erroneous impression that has been … Read Article
Between the Lines by David Lias Maybe I'm in the midst of mentally extrapolating the impact that various issues are having on us to the extreme. But I swear, the more you think about certain challenges we are facing, the more they begin to resemble each other. I ask your … Read Article
Music in our Schools Month concert rescheduled The Vermillion High School Department of Music has announced that the annual VHS Music in our Schools Month concert will be Thursday, Feb. 28, 7:30 p.m. at the Vermillion High School Performing Arts Center. Performing in the concert will be the VHS Concert … Read Article
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By Travis Gulbrandson travis.gulbrandson@plaintalk.net Al Neuharth is remembered around the world as a legend in the field of journalism … Read Article
VERMILLION – Prominent officials, journalists, colleagues, friends, and others inspired by his vision and legacy will celebrate the life of … Read Article
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 Although “motorcycle” isn’t the thing that comes to mind when most people think of the National … Read Article
By Travis Gulbrandson travis.gulbrandson@plaintalk.net One week after her title was revoked, an area 6-year-old was again named winner of the … Read Article
By Travis Gulbrandson travis.gulbrandson@plaintalk.net South Dakota’s attorney general has some advice for the recent graduates of the University of South … Read Article
