Gayville-Volin School District receives $13,442 in funding U.S. Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD) has announced that the Gayville-Volin School District will receive $13,442 for telecommunication services and Internet access through the E-Rate program. This program provides discounts to help schools and libraries pay for telecommunications services, Internet access, and internal connections … Read Article
Cats simply take a message when called It seems I struck a chord last week with my column about cats. It was just another writing assignment until Sister Rosaleen Dickes – who hosted an 80th birthday luncheon for Phyllis at Sacred Heart Monastery – regaled us with stories about Lenny … Read Article
Shuttle is too costly, dangerous The space shuttle Discovery is in orbit, enroute to a rendezvous with the International Space Station. NASA happily reported after the July 4 launch that everything appears to have gone well. This launch is different than the one that took place a year ago. Despite … Read Article
A reminder of limits of executive power The June 29 decision of the U.S. Supreme Court limits the power of the Bush administration to conduct military tribunals for suspected terrorists imprisoned at the U.S. Navy base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. This is seen as a test of President Bush's authority … Read Article
Miami terror arrests: The stakes of war The arrests of seven terror suspects in Miami might offer us an opportunity to examine the volume level at which the non-military aspect of the war on terror is being waged. And perhaps it may offer a lesson or two on what the … Read Article
The Bluffs Bulletin Board Wednesday Morning Ladies Golf activities It was a beautiful day for golf, dominoes and a luncheon. Thirty ladies�were served. Desserts were provided by Barb Larson and Karon Benson.�As usual they were delicious. We had several guests today: Sue Scroggie, Joyce Zimmerman and June Krueger.�We love to … Read Article
Junior boys, girls participate in Wells Fargo Tour events Central Valley Golf Course in Hartford hosted the Wells Fargo Tour for Juniors on Tuesday, June 20. Vermillion junior golfers had the following results: In the 11 and under boys' group � Jake Hogen placed sixth, scoring a 45. 12 to … Read Article
USD hosts one of area's largest football camps South Dakota football coach Ed Meierkort and his Coyote staff are hosting one of the biggest football camps in the Midwest from July 6-18 on the USD campus. More than 1,800 high school football players from four states (Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota … Read Article
Vermillion Teeners garner two wins against Lennox The Teener baseball team swept a double header against Lennox on Monday, June 26 in Lennox. Game one was a somewhat close competition as Vermillion took charge with a seven-run outburst in the third inning to take a 9-4 lead after three innings. … Read Article
JV Teeners drop DH at Yankton The JV Teener baseball team lost a double header against the Yankton Reds on Sunday, June 25 at Riverside Park in Yankton. Game one was a five-inning, two-hit shut out, 7-0 for Yankton. Line scores: Yankton � 7 runs, 8 hits, 0 errors, 6 … 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
