Monthly Archives: May 2009

Local youth will present Treasure Hunt A hidden treasure lies at the end of a riddle that members of the Fun Factory must solve to save their Fun Factory from being shut down for good. "Through the forest, who can see the trees, Your best bet is the glowing bees!" … Read Article →

DCI seeks information on video lottery burglaries Burglaries of business establishments with video lottery devices continue to be a problem across the state.  The series of burglaries began back in February with the most recent report coming in mid May.  A total of 19 known burglaries in 11 counties have … Read Article →

Local nurses complete worksite wellness training Jill Munger, RN and Grace Freeman, RN, South Dakota Department of Health community health nurses in Clay and Union counties, recently completed specialized training in worksite wellness. They are two of 19 worksite wellness consultants trained by the South Dakota Department of Health to … Read Article →

â�?�?Bikes and Babesâ�?�? rally starts May 30 The fourth annual Children's Miracle Network Bikes and Babes motorcycle run will be held Saturday, May 30. J&L Harley Davidson, Sioux Falls, has taken over the planning of this event in collaboration with Sanford Vermillion Medical Center and Vermillion Wal-mart.  Registration for the … Read Article →

Life will be Sweet on Cherry Street Construction Update Work this week: • Concrete paving Princeton Street to west. • Concrete repair Dakota Street to Crawford Road. • Grading, base course – Cottage Street to Princeton Street. • Colored stamped concrete in median. • Intersection paving at Princeton Street Planned … Read Article →

To wed Michael and Kathy Carlson are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter, Katie Carlson to Tim Byers, son of Cindi Marten and Jack Byers. Katie is a 2001 graduate of Vermillion High School and received her bachelor of science degree in recreation from USD in 2005.  Tim … Read Article →

Engaged Scott and Jane Hanson would like to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristina Hanson to Jerry King. Jerry is the son of Bob and Breda Barragan of Grants Pass, OR. Kristina is a 2009 graduate of The Art Institute of Portland in Portland, OR with a bachelor of … Read Article →

Chamber Chat By the Vermillion Area Chamber of Commerce & Development Company 906 East Cherry Street Vermillion, SD 57069 605-624-5571 www.vermillionchamber.com vcdc@vermillionchamber.com Chamber Business: In preparation for our annual July 4 Celebration we are offering the opportunity to various organizations within the community to showcase their services at this popular … Read Article →

Missouri River Water Trail opens June 6 A Water Trail Paddle is scheduled for Saturday, June 6 for the opening of the new Missouri River Water Trail. The first 24 registered participants can kayak or canoe the Missouri River for the low price of $20. No prior experience is necessary; … Read Article →

Sesquicentennial Highlights Excerpts from the Plain Talk By Cleo Erickson 1917 Doc 95 Hundreds of people went to Yankton to see the soldier boys, feeling that it would be the last time before they would be sent to permanent training camps.  Vermillion was well represented. People at the depot yesterday … Read Article →