Blaze go undefeated in Sioux Falls league The Vermillion Blaze ended their league play with two wins. The first game played was against the Sioux Falls Explosion with a 2-0 victory. Elizabeth Bye was the winning pitcher striking out nine batters and allowing only two hits. Lizzy helped her team … Read Article
Working to protect South Dakota's forests One of South Dakota's greatest natural resources is the beautiful and vast forests that draw visitors from all over the nation. However, this natural resource is constantly threatened by the devastating effects of dry conditions and wildfires. Already this summer we have seen the … Read Article
Blueberry Lady delivers sweet relief in summer heat A fixture of summer, the Blueberry Lady arrived from a distance, much like an ice cream truck, but without chimes. Instead, her caricature appeal announced her presence. She had a slight build and was not very tall; even on the hottest summer … Read Article
Letters Wheel tax needed To the editor: The wheel tax is necessary. our Clay County costs are going up also, just as they as for all citizens. A large part of this is caused by the high oil prices. What are our roads made of? Oil by-products. The wheel tax … Read Article
Life is sweet in the 'Ice Cream Capital of the World' A visit to LeMars, IA – the "Ice Cream Capital of the World" – brought back lots of memories for me. I thought of the time I spent dishing up frozen stuff in the late 1930s at Drier's Creamery … Read Article
Steroid suspicion tarnishes crown of new home run king It's times like these that I'm glad to be the father of two daughters. Daughters who are young adults, who have shaken the shackles of adolescence and who both have pretty good heads on their shoulders. Daughters who were never really … Read Article
For the Record July 20-26, 2007 Diane Jean Latimer, 1914 Peninah St., Yankton: Speeding other roadways, $35 plus costs. Jorgen Wadkins, 908 E. 12th St., Yankton: Possession of alcohol by minor, $50 plus costs. Vincent Von Wellenstein, 1208 Douglas Ave., Yankton: Possession of alcohol by minor, $50 plus costs. Aaron … Read Article
Judge wants more info from attorneys before ruling on Lykken motion Those wondering whether David Lykken's murder indictment will be rejected because he was a juvenile when the homicides he's charged with occurred will have to wait. Before deciding whether an indictment charging David Lykken with murder should be dismissed, … Read Article
Sheriff's office investigates crimes involving local juveniles Following an investigation by the Clay County Sheriff's Office, four suspects were arrested in connection to a burglary of a rural Vermillion fireworks stand. The burglary took place on July 3 south of Highway 50 on Highway 19 at a stand owned by … Read Article
City council meets Aug. 6 The Vermillion City Council holds its regular meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. t, in the Al Neuharth Media Center on The University of South Dakota campus. Items on the meeting agenda include a public hearing on a resolution of necessity for construction of North … Read Article
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Memorial Day services will be celebrated Monday, May 27, at the Vermillion Public Library. The program, hosted by Veterans of … Read Article
By Travis Gulbrandson travis.gulbrandson@plaintalk.net The Internet has made personal correspondence easier than ever, either between relatives, friends or coworkers. One … Read Article
By Travis Gulbrandson travis.gulbrandson@plaintalk.net Olympic pole-vaulter Derek Miles had some words of advice for the Vermillion High School class of … Read Article
By David Lias It’s difficult to watch helplessly as fellow citizens suffer injury, death and loss. Once again, the nation … Read Article
By Paula Damon “What a [person] needs in gardening is a cast-iron back with a hinge in it.” C.D. Warner … Read Article
