Vermillion â�?�?embraces romanceâ�?�? during concert Sunday By David Lias Plain Talk The operatic talents of Scott Piper was the main reason Old Main on the USD campus filled to capacity on a Sunday afternoon to help kick off this year's sesquicentennial celebration in Vermillion. What the audience didn't know was … Read Article
Plain Talk poll results Poll Results 1-8-09 Did you make any new year's resolutions for 2009? Yes, I have set self-improvement goals for this new year … 12 percent No, I sort of just live one day at a time … 72 percent I always make resolutions, but I always … Read Article
Welcome Table meets Jan. 19 The Vermillion Welcome Table meets from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 16 N. Dakota. The Jan. 19 meal will be prepared and served by the Center for Academic Engagement from USD. Thanks to the Physician Assistant Class of 2010 from USD … Read Article
International forum scheduled for Jan. 28 "Israel, Hamas & Iran: Who will win?" will be the topic of the Jan. 28 International Forum sponsored by the Beacom School of Business at Farber Hall. The forum begins at noon. Panelists include Dr. Tim Schorn, political science and Dr. Benno Wymar, economics. … Read Article
Free throw contest Jan. 25 The St. Agnes Knights of Columbus are having their annual Free Throw Contest on Sunday, Jan. 25, at 1 p.m. at the Vermillion High School gymnasium. The free throw contest is for both girls and boys ages 10 to 14 years. Awards will be given … Read Article
BF-LF seeking volunteer mentors Big Friend-Little Friend, Inc. of Clay and Union counties is starting its 12th year as a mentoring program, and is seeking volunteers to match with youth. Right now, there are three boys in Vermillion, one boy in Elk Point, and one boy in North Sioux City … Read Article
DENR offers chemical inventory workshops The South Dakota State Emergency Response Commission will sponsor two free workshops to assist businesses with completing annual Tier II chemical inventory report forms. These forms are required by Title III of the federal Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986. The workshops will be … Read Article
GFP plans two surveys of hunters The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department is sending out two separate surveys to explore participation and activities of hunters in this state. One survey will be tailored specifically to female deer hunters, asking a randomly selected sample of 2,000 their opinions, attitudes, … Read Article
SDPB conducts DTV test South Dakota Public Broadcasting Television will join a nationwide test of digital television on Monday, Jan. 12. The network will run a message just before 8 p.m. If you see the test, it may be an indication you're not prepared for digital television. Television stations across … Read Article
Fun and games planned at library If you're looking for some exciting entertainment this winter, there will be an afternoon of fun and games in the Community Room of the Vermillion Public Library on Saturday, Jan. 24, from 1 to 4 p.m. Engage in mental stimulation by playing board games … 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
