Bikers head to Elk Point Big Friend-Little Friend, Inc. of Clay and Union County, is hosting its 11th annual bike ride, which begins at Elk Point on Saturday, Aug. 16. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m., and the ride starts at 9 a.m. The Elk Point Lions Club is serving a … Read Article
Students honored by Augustana Augustana Collegeâ�?�?s deanâ�?�?s list for the 2008 spring semester cites the academic achievements of 520 students. Full-time students with grade point averages of 3.5 or higher are eligible for the deanâ�?�?s list. Inspired by Lutheran scholarly tradition and the liberal arts, Augustana provides an education of … Read Article
Brake receives scholarship Thirty-seven students who will be attending the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in the fall have received Chandellorâ�?�?s Award scholarships for the 2008-09 academic year. The Chancellorâ�?�?s Award Scholarship list and eligibility criteria, as well as other listings of UW-Eau Claire student honors and awards, can be found … Read Article
Plain Talk poll results Poll Results 8-15-08 Do you believe Tim Johnson's health should be an issue in the U.S. Senate campaign? Yes â�?¦ 39 percent No â�?¦ 61 percent Unsure â�?¦ 1 percent Total Votes Cast … 155 The Plain Talk Internet poll is not a scientific survey and … Read Article
SHIINE to offer free seminars Senior Health Information and Insurance Education (SHIINE) is offering free seminars in many South Dakota communities now through October 2008. Presentations by SHIINE Director Toy Hoy include: Medicare 101 and Retirement Enrichment. Medicare 101 is aimed at helping people nearing Medicare eligibility age (65), those … Read Article
Check It Out Vermillion Public Library Vermillion Public DearReader.com Book Club By Anne Marshall 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 libraryâ�?�?s Web site, http://vpl .sdln.net … Read Article
Sesquicentennial Highlights By Cleo Erickson 1909 Continued Several or our folks made trips to Flyville last week to pick gooseberries along the Brule Creek.�? The berry crop this year was exceptionally large and in many instances the bushes were almost broken down under a heavy load of large, crisp berries. Contractor … Read Article
Former Coyote has eyes on the gold By James D. Cimburek Yankton Press & Dakotan Four years ago in Athens, Derek Miles was all about taking it in. Later this month, he wants to be about taking his career to new heights. Miles, the former University of South Dakota Coyote … Read Article
Serious fun Rollie French, 2-year-old son of Jenny and Tom French of Vermillion, was all business Tuesday as a colorful racing tattoo was applied to his face during National Night Out activities at Prentis Park. He cheered up considerably, however, after discovering that applying the temporary artwork to his face … Read Article
Larson will spend time behind bars By David Lias Plain Talk A former University of South Dakota student was sentenced to time behind bars Friday, Aug. 1, by Circuit Court Judge Arthur Rusch. Zachary Larson, Anoka, MN, was ordered to serve 90 days in the state penitentiary, beginning Friday. He … Read Article
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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
