By Parker Knox Sportswriter The track and field season for Vermillion High School has dwindled down to the last three meets of the season, and they are all major events on the schedule. The Tanagers next go to the Big 8 Conference meet at Lennox next Thursday. Competition is set … Read Article
GAYVILLE — Thanks to a donation from an area family, the Gayville-Volin School Band is two instruments larger. When Meckling-area farmer Gerald Jepsen died this past February, his wife Marianne and their four grown children wondered what could be done with the memorials they received. "The kids thought, 'Well, he … Read Article
The University of South Dakota will honor two of its faculty at the 2010 Spring Commencement ceremony for excellence in teaching. De Vee Dykstra and Candace Walton are the 2010 recipients of the Belbas-Larson Awards for Excellence in Teaching. They will be recognized at USD's May 8 commencement and each … Read Article
The musical Singin‚ In The Rain will be performed by Vermillion High School students on Friday and Saturday, May 7 and 8 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 9 at 2:30 p.m. in the high school performing arts center. Admission is $8 for adults, $4 for students and senior citizens, … Read Article
Julie Renner and Sam Miller were honored as the Vermillion High School Students of the Month for April. Their leadership in academics and extra-curricular activities were noted by faculty recommendations. Each will receive a $100 scholarship from First Bank & Trust-Vermillion. Renner "is one of the most creative young ladies … Read Article
Some things were not quite right about my childhood – the garage wasn't one of them. I have always been fascinated with garages. Maybe it is because they leave so much to be desired. When I was a kid, my friends and I transformed garages into playhouses, theaters, and even … Read Article
If you've never had to move a mattress, these comments today are not for you. Instead, I'm talking to all you poor unfortunate folks who at one time or another have had to wrestle with one of the world's most unmanageable objects. I'm convinced that mattress manufacturers and mattress designers … Read Article
For people concerned with driver safety, especially the operation of motor vehicles by young people, there is a positive trend sweeping the country. This movement is growing so in strength that we encourage the federal government to get involved. We know that many South Dakotans will likely resist our suggestion … Read Article
The University of South Dakota will award degrees to more than 1,200 candidates and honor a distinguished alum during spring commencement at 9:30 a.m. in the DakotaDome on Saturday, May 8. Peter Dexter, a 1969 graduate of The University of South Dakota, will receive an honorary Doctor of Letters and … 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: Business After Hours hosted by SESDAC Tuesday, May 11 from 5 to 7 p.m. (Use middle set of double doors on the west side of the building.) Business After … 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
