Monthly Archives: March 2008

It's construction season A two-year process to upgrade Cherry Street began this week. The project includes replacing the concrete surface of the street, and widening the section between James St. and Cottage Ave. to three lanes. The portion of Cherry Street between Cottage and Plum will be replaced with the … Read Article →

City council candidates file There will be at least three new faces on the Vermillion City Council in the near future. The following individuals have filed nominating petitions to participate in the June 3 city election. Central Ward Alderman Roger Jeck is being challenged by Jenny French. There will be … Read Article →

New book club at the library There is a new book club at the Vermillion Public Library. The Let's Talk Health Book Club will discuss How Doctors Think by Dr. Jerome Groopman. The discussion session is Wednesday, April 9, at 7 p.m. at the Vermillion Public Library at 18 Church … Read Article →

Union County voters will decide zoning for Hyperion Union County voters will have their say over the planned Hyperion Energy Center on June 3. The Union County Commission voted 4-1 Tuesday to hold a referendum on the controversial oil refinery in conjunction with the South Dakota primary election already scheduled … Read Article →

Alpha Lambda installs officers "Every Day with ESA" was the theme for Alpha Lambda's #0168 annual Installation/ Awards dinner held Feb. 17, at Vermillion High School. The 2006-2007 officers acted as hostesses. A wonderful meal prepared by the Pro-Start cooking class of Vermillion High School was enjoyed by all members. … Read Article →

Sesquicentennial Highlights Excerpts from the Plain Talk 1906 Continued Library Meeting: Notice is hereby given that the regular annual meeting of the Vermillion Library Association will be held at the Council Room on January 12, 1903 at 7:30 p.m. Voting on the proposition of turning the library over to the … Read Article →

WIC program announces new income guidelines The South Dakota Department of Health has released new income guidelines for the WIC Program. WIC is a special supplemental nutrition program, funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, provided at no cost to eligible moms, babies and children. Its goal is to help … Read Article →

United Way accepting 2009 applications The United Way of Vermillion is now accepting applications for 2009 funding. Each year the Vermillion United Way and its Board of Directors conduct a fund-raising drive to raise monies for non-profit agencies and programs. To be eligible for United Way funds. an agency must … Read Article →