A sad tale, twice told; twin bill loss by Post #1 by Jim Prosser The results of the first game of day play at Prentis Park pitted Vermillion Post #1 against Mitchell Post #14 on Friday, June 20. A well-pitched game by both pitchers left the final score to be … Read Article
The Bluffs Bulletin Board Men's League The back nine at The Bluffs, with refurbished cart paths on #14, #15 and #16, still gave the golfers a rough time on June 19 as only two of the 72 competitors parred the course and several posted scores in the 60s (even a … Read Article
The Bluffs hosts 2003 Senior Open by Jim Prosser Weather conditions were favorable – winds at 15 to 20 mph, and temps in the low 80s – so the Senior Tournament was on as golfers from all points of the compass converged on The Bluffs on June 17. From Omaha … Read Article
Between the Lines by David Lias While working at a South Dakota newspaper north of here, where the winters arrive earlier and can be much nastier, Gov. William Janklow came to town. He spoke at a Saturday noon Veterans Day banquet, in the town's VFW Hall. He didn't stray from … Read Article
Can you walk a pincushion? by Bob Karolevitz Phyllis thought that a cuddly little prairie dog would make a nice pet � but that was before she heard that "monkeypox" was spread by them. In case you didn't know, "monkeypox" is the latest of the dread diseases that we humans … Read Article
Letters An abuse of police powers To the editor: I read with interest the articles in the June 6 Plain Talk about the "stings" that have been conducted by the Vermillion Police under the leadership of Police Chief Art Mabry, and completely agree that stings serve no purpose except to … Read Article
Schuknecht is employee of month The University of South Dakota has announced that Arica Schuknecht of Vermillion has earned the June Career Service Employee of the Month Award. Schuknecht, who is a senior secretary for the Introduction to Clinical Medicine course, was honored on June 13 during a reception at … Read Article
School board agrees to thaw property tax freeze by David Lias The Vermillion School Board unanimously agreed Monday to opt-out of the state property tax freeze in the amount of $600,000 for a five year period. They also agreed, unanimously, to not force the patrons in the school district to … Read Article
Obituaries Charles Bartholomew Charles J. Bartholomew, 19, of Volin, died Wednesday, June 18, 2003 at his friend's residence. He was born on Jan. 1, 1984 to Lee and Barbara (Sylvester) Bartholomew in Las Vegas, NV. Burial of ashes will be at a later date in Las Vegas. Iverson-Siecke Funeral Home … Read Article
For the Record June 13-19, 2003 Derrick Petersen, 919 W. Chestnut St., Vermillion: Fail to obey lawful order; $40 plus costs; Disorderly conduct, $53 plus costs. Ryan W. Steever, 948 Sunset Dr., Vermillion: Disorderly house, $53 plus costs. Mindi J. Kieffer, 1207 Roosevelt St., Vermillion: Give person alcohol ages 18-21 … 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
