Local officials planning for 'Gorilla' While a final decision may be months away, Yankton and other area officials are already touting what the region could offer a Texas-based energy company should it locate a $10 billion oil refinery near Elk Point. Hyperion Resources CEO Albert Huddleston spoke Thursday, Sept. 20 … Read Article
Correction It was incorrectly reported in the Sept. 21 story about Vermillion's new city hall groundbreaking that Peska Construction, Sioux Falls, the contractor for the building project, submitted bids that were $3 million under estimated costs. Peska's bid actually is $300,000 under the expected cost of the new building. The … Read Article
Fall kills Irene man An 84-year-old man was killed Thursday afternoon, Sept. 20, after taking a spill while strolling on his family farm approximately four miles east of Irene. According to Turner County Sheriff Byron Nogelmeier, Kermit Holm apparently stumbled while taking a walk outdoors on the farm. "The elderly … Read Article
4-H safe from county budget cuts Rumors have been circulating lately indicating that the Clay County Fair and, specifically, local 4-H programs and the fair's Achievement Days, may soon be history. According to Clay County Commissioner Leo Powell, the county fair and the local 4-H programs are safe. Worries about … Read Article
City aldermen will meet on Oct. 1 The Vermillion City Council will hold its regular meeting at 7 p.m., Oct. 1, in the Al Neuharth Media Center on The University of South Dakota campus. The council will hold a public hearing for a special daily malt beverage and wine license … Read Article
'We are going to impact your lives' Should Hyperion Resources, Inc. choose Union County as the site of its new energy center, the economic and societal impact – both positive and negative – wouldn't be limited to just that county or the Elk Point area. Vermillion, located only about eight … Read Article
Sesquicentennial Highlights Excerpts from the Vermillion Standard, 1879 The stairs leading up the bluff are being repaired for the summer season. The city could make lots of money if it would charge 25 cents a couple per evening. The new Catholic Church 4 miles east of Vermillion is nearing completion. … Read Article
Rachel and Jessica Brady receive honors at pageant Rachel Brady was crowned 2007 Petite Miss South Dakota. She received the�Petite Miss�Prettiest Smile Award and placed first in the talent category in which she performed a baton twirling routine. Jessica Brady was named Pre-Teen Miss South Dakota Royalty, placing�second runner-up. She … Read Article
Will wed Dan and Lori Kenton, Vermillion, announce the upcoming wedding of their daughter, Salina, to Clay Nelson, son of Sam and Sheila Nelson, Rapid City. An Oct. 20 wedding is being planned at the United Church of Christ in Vermillion. The future bride is a 2000 graduate of Vermillion … Read Article
Eagles' carnival is big hit with youth There was no shortage of things for young people to do as they visited the Child Health and Safety Carnival, held Saturday, Sept. 22 at the Eagles in Vermillion. Main Street in front of the Eagles building was closed to traffic. Youngsters took … Read Article
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