Writer ponders, â�?�?When did the world change?â�?�? By Paula Damon That middle-aged woman you saw sitting in her car at the railroad crossing waiting for a train on Military Road in Sioux City, Iowa – that was I. Flashing red lights on big iron posts had stopped me about 20 … Read Article
Vermillion must focus on progress By David Lias Between The Lines At the risk of sounding like I‚m beating a dead horse, I'm going to talk about the importance of school funding — again. It appears that more than the Vermillion School Board and administration, and progressive citizens in Vermillion, … Read Article
Minnie B. Anderson Minnie B. Anderson, 93, of Vermillion died early Saturday morning, Nov. 15, 2008 at Sanford Vermillion Hospital. Minnie was born Nov. 10, 1915, in Rhame, ND to Isaac Johnson and Louise (Iverson) Johnson. She moved to Meckling with her parents in 1920. She attended Springhills Country School … Read Article
Dorothy Walz Dorothy Walz, 93, of Vermillion, died Friday, Nov. 14, 2008 at the Sanford Vermillion Hospital. Dorothy Christopherson was born Dec. 10, 1914 in Vermillion to Richard and Clara (Severson) Christopherson; she attended several country schools and graduated from Vermillion High School in 1932, and married Carl Walz on … Read Article
Douglas Kent Rose Douglas Kent Rose was born in Chicago, IL Feb. 18, 1903, and passed away Nov. 9, 2008 in Vermillion. As a young man Mr. Rose was adventuresome and had an inquiring mind. He was a lover of horses and riding and an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, canoeing … Read Article
Vermillion police investigating fraud The Vermillion Police Department is investigatinga series of fraud reports in which victims have been solicited through both email and telephone. The messages appear legitimate to the unsuspecting, and even carry the name of a local banking institution. Victims are told that their accounts are being … Read Article
Memorial services held for Vermillion City Hall architect By David Lias Plain Talk An individual who is largely responsible combining beauty and function in the design of Vermillionâ�?�?s new city hall sadly wonâ�?�?t be present for the structureâ�?�?s dedication next year. The buildingâ�?�?s architect, Owen M. Mamura, 61, of Sioux … Read Article
Couple pleads to Davis Pharmacy charges By David Lias Plain Talk A couple from Mountain View, AK remain in the Clay County Jail after changing their pleas in connection to a string of offenses they committed last July. Matthew Doolin and Julie Doolin each pleaded guilty before Circuit Court Judge … Read Article
Pool League This Week in Vermillion Pool League By Joe MOJO Reiser Week number four finds Leo's 3 on top of the league. 1)Leo's 3…67-33 67% 2)Whimps 1…49-26 65% 3)Maya Janes 2…65-35 65% 4)Eagles…60-40 60% 5)Leo's4…44-31 44% 6)Whimps2…54-46 56% 7)Char2…53-47 53% 8)Char1…35-40 47% 9)Leo's 1…46-54 46% 9)Bunyans1…46-54 46% 9)Leo's2…46-54 … Read Article
VAST competes in Norfolk The Vermillion Area Swim Team competed at the Jenna Krivohlavek Memorial Invitational in Norfolk, NE on Nov. 8. VAST results: 8 and under Hunter Lavin – 25 Free, 7th; 25 Back, 8th. Maddie Lavin – 25 Free, 3rd; 25 Back, 1st; 25 Fly, 2nd; 100 … 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
