Why do we celebrate Christmas on December 25? Christ's birthday was really thought to be in the springtime, but the idea to celebrate on December 25 originated in the fourth century and the Catholic Church wanted to downplay the festivities of a rival pagan religion that had threatened Christianity's existence. … Read Article
Editor's note: Eight-year-old Virginia O'Hanlon wrote a letter to the editor of New York's Sun, and the quick response was printed as an unsigned editorial Sept. 21, 1897. The work of veteran newsman Francis Pharcellus Church has since become history's most reprinted newspaper editorial, appearing in part or whole in … Read Article
An associate professor of occupational therapy at The University of South Dakota recently delivered a keynote address on human activity and environmental change at a conference in Japan. Moses Ikiugu, PhD, OTR/L, address was entitled, "Occupation and Human Survival: Why does it matter what we do from Dawn to Dusk?" … Read Article
Heartland Humane Society wishes everyone a happy and safe holiday season. While it may be tempting to give animals as gifts, HHS recommends other options that are better suited: • Give a gift certificate for an adoption so the recipient can pick an animal that fits their lifestyle and that … Read Article
Vermillion Area Chamber of Commerce & Development Company 116 Market Street, Suite 103 Vermillion, SD 57069 605-624-5571 vcdc@vermillionchamber.com www.vermillionchamber.com Chamber Business: The VCDC will have a Vermillion Area Information Booth in the DakotaDome lobby during the 27th Annual Dakota Farm Show on Jan. 5, 6 and 7. If you … Read Article
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports South Dakota's preliminary seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for November 2009 is 5.0 percent, unchanged from October 2009. The national rate is 10.0 percent. Before 2009, the last time the seasonally adjusted unemployment reached 5.0 percent was in December 1985. The highest recorded … Read Article
Excerpts from the Plain Talk By Cleo Erickson 1933 Did you ever speculate on what Vermilion's growth will be in the next quarter century? Living so much in the present, as most of us do, little thought is given to such problems as the appearance of this locality in another … Read Article
The University of South Dakota softball team has set the dates for its winter clinics. The USD Softball Clinic pitching, catching and hitting will be held on Jan. 9 and 16 at the DakotaDome in Vermillion, while the USD Softball Skills Clinic is set for Jan. 30 at the DakotaDome. … Read Article
There will be no Celebrate Vermillion activities in Vermillion this New Year's Eve. Unfortunately, the event will not be held to ring in 2010, however, Celebrate Vermillion is simply "under construction" for the time being. The committee fully intends to ramp up planning efforts early in 2010 for a fun, … Read Article
While addressing the University of South Dakota's most recent graduates, Larry Long, circuit court judge with the state's 2nd Judicial Circuit, was blunt about the job market: "It's tough out there." Long shared tips on how to get a job at USD's 34th winter session commencement exercises, held Saturday in … 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
