Baseball opening day is May 30 By Parker Knox Sportswriter The grass is green, the flowers are blooming, warm weather is finally here, and the kids are playing baseball. In other words, all is right with the world. To celebrate the return of baseball and all that goes with it, … Read Article
Vermillion places at Big 8 Conference meet By Parker Knox Sportswriter Vermillion athletes earned three first-place medals at the Big 8 Conference meet on the VHS track last Thursday, and several other Tanagers enjoyed some of their best performances of the spring, narrowly missing state meet qualification. Team-wise, West Central's … Read Article
Tanagers finish season with 14-2 record By Parker Knox Sportswriter The Vermillion High School baseball season ended one win short of the Tanagers' state "B" tournament destination Tuesday night when Stickney/Mount Vernon/Hanson/Ethan came to Prentis Park and captured the Region 1B championship, 5-1. The Tanagers finish an outstanding season with … Read Article
Hy-Vee distributes funds to local schools By David Lias Plain Talk Ron Avery, store manager of the Hy-Vee in Vermillion, distributed over $5,000 to local schools Monday – raised with the help of people who shop at the store. From Sept. 1 to April 30, for every $200 of products … Read Article
Griffith receives honor from Dakota Hospital Foundation By David Lias Plain Talk Len Griffith may be known more as a long-time member of Vermillion's education system, having served as guidance counselor for the Vermillion School District since 1975. On Wednesday, May 13, Len was recognized for another important role he … Read Article
Sister act The advanced tap dancing trio of Liz Law, Victoria Law and Lexi Law perform to the song Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Sunday, May 17, during the fourth annual Heart & Soul Dance Studio Recital, held in the Vermillion High School Performing Arts Center. The three sisters' choreographer … Read Article
Muenster name now a permanent part of USD campus Dedication of university center held Friday By David Lias Plain Talk The University of South Dakota campus reflects a rich history – a history that can be traced simply by strolling past many of its buildings. During the dedication ceremony of … Read Article
Clubs and Organizations Jolly J.J.s discuss events The Jolly J.J.'s 4-H club met on Monday, March 23 at the Extension building. Ellen Hanson, club vice-president, called the meeting to order. Abby Weiss led the Pledge of Allegiance. Jackie Killian led the 4-H pledge. Ashley Sorensen read the secretary report. Pam … Read Article
CCYTF board announces 2009 scholarship recipients The Clay County Youth Trust Fund, Inc. Board of Directors announces the 2009 scholarship recipients. The Rosie & Vi Venard Scholarship was awarded to Luke Heine, Stacy Bottolfson and Tony Hubert. Luke is the son of Tim and Julie Heine. Luke graduated from Vermilion … Read Article
Vermillion High School students honored Vermillion High School seniors and underclassmen were honored for their academic and extra-curricular accomplishments at the VHS Awards Day, May 5. Scholarships and their recipients are: PRAIRIE EYE CLINIC SCHOLARSHIP: Shannon Jepsen SANFORD VERMILLION MEDICAL CENTER & DAKOTA HOSPITAL FDN Health Career: Dan Davies, Tyler … Read Article
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By Travis Gulbrandson travis.gulbrandson@plaintalk.net Al Neuharth is remembered around the world as a legend in the field of journalism … Read Article
VERMILLION – Prominent officials, journalists, colleagues, friends, and others inspired by his vision and legacy will celebrate the life of … Read Article
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 Although “motorcycle” isn’t the thing that comes to mind when most people think of the National … Read Article
By Travis Gulbrandson travis.gulbrandson@plaintalk.net One week after her title was revoked, an area 6-year-old was again named winner of the … Read Article
By Travis Gulbrandson travis.gulbrandson@plaintalk.net South Dakota’s attorney general has some advice for the recent graduates of the University of South … Read Article
