Over 100 people speak at Monday Hyperion meeting Young and old, who reside both in Union County and in communities nearby, traveled to the Elk Point High School gymnasium Monday night to express themselves. Their views, stated before the Union County Commission as it prepares to take action on a … Read Article
City council resolves to do … nothing The Vermillion City Council decided Monday that the best way to respond to a resolution introduced by Alderman Mary Edelen voicing support of the proposed Hyperion oil refinery is to do nothing. The council voted 5-4 Monday to table the issue, which Alderman … Read Article
Beef producers outlook meeting to be held March 10 Matt Diersen, SDSU ag risk and business management specialist, will be the featured speaker at two beef marketing and risk management meetings. These meetings will take place Monday, March 10 starting at 2 p.m. at the Douglas County Courthouse, Armour and … Read Article
Sesquicentennial Highlights Excerpts from the Plain Talk 1902 1901 showed marked progress over building in 1900, especially in the erection of new buildings in the business blocks. Several fine homes have been built and two of the business blocks are receiving finishing touches. The new Science Hall at the University … Read Article
BF-LF expands youth program Big Friend-Little Friend, Inc. of Clay and Union counties is expanding its program by utilizing student mentors. The volunteers will be at least 16 years old, possess good moral character, and be willing to commit to at least one year with their Little Friend. The student … Read Article
American Legion posts prepare for Boys State The American Legion Department of South Dakota State Headquarters in Watertown reported that American Legion Posts across South Dakota will begin selecting high school junior boys for the the 66th annual session of the South Dakota American Legion Boys State. The 2008 session … Read Article
Johnson staffer will visit Clay County Sen. Tim Johnson (D-SD) announced that Erik Nelson of his Sioux Falls office will hold a Constituent Case Day in Clay County on Wednesday, March 12. Nelson will hold office hours from 9 to 10 a.m. CT at the Wakonda Community Cafe in Wakonda. … Read Article
Exchange vows Laura Aga and Brandon Wiemers were married Aug. 11, 2007 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Vermillion, with Pastor Ed Anderson officiating. The bride is the daughter of Lars and Becky Aga, Vermillion. The groom is the son of Deb Wiemers, Vermillion, and Jerry Wiemers, Laurel, NE. Grandparents of the … Read Article
Check It Out DearReader.com Book Club The DearReader.com Book Club offers many selections to Internet patrons. Each book runs for five days, Monday through Friday. Some genres offer selections every other week. Check out this service by registering at the library's Web site, http://vpl.sdln.net and clicking on the book club … Read Article
Will celebrate Darlene and Richard Bottolfson will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house March 15, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Buffalo Run Winery, 1500 W. Main, Vermillion. The couple requests no gifts.
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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 Members of the Vermillion City Council heard two change options for the recycling program it shares … Read Article
By Travis Gulbrandson travis.gulbrandson@plaintalk.net Vermillion police chief Matt Betzen is applying for a grant that could net the community another … Read Article
By David Lias So many things to comment on this week. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin won’t be a candidate in 2014. … Read Article
