Radioman 2nd Class Frank (Bud) Marshall was born Aug. 2, 1925, to Frank and Leona Marshall in Astoria, OR. He enlisted in 1943 in Spokane, WA. He had made an appointment with the draft board without his father's knowledge when he was a senior in high school. His mother had … Read Article
Activities at the Library Check out the Lego display in the case behind the circulation desk. Watch for the new display in February when the library will be wearing red in support of women and heart disease on Feb. 4. February is also Library Lovers' Month. Fill out a pink … Read Article
Let�s face it. Cable television commentators following an event like President Obama�s State of the Union address Tuesday night can simply wear a guy or gal out with all of their blather. There seemed to so much focus on the seating arrangement, and how that seemed to damper the usual … Read Article
The last time I checked, the cost of dry cleaning women's clothes was higher than the cost of men's dry cleaning. Now, why is that? We women get dressed the same way men do. Well, I've solved that little problem by resolving to not purchase "dry clean only" apparel. Have … Read Article
Our second week is now complete, and Gov. Daugaard's long-anticipated budget address has been heard. There was no surprise that the budget he presented to the Legislature was going to contain aggressive cuts. All along he had campaigned on fixing the structural deficit by making budget cuts and not raising … Read Article
The second week of the 2011 Legislative session was highlighted with the budget address of Gov. Daugaard. I'm quite sure that you have heard at least part of his budget proposals already. The most significant item was a 10 percent shift of education responsibilities to our local school districts. This … Read Article
Gov. Daugaard addressed a joint session of the legislature to give us the facts regarding the state of the State and his budget proposal for 2012. The following are the main goals he has for the 2012 budget: 1) Eliminate the $127 million structural deficit that has been created over … Read Article
Vermillions Anthony Leber shovels the ball to a Tanager teammate after confronting two Sioux Falls Christian defenders during basketball action in the VHS gymnasium Jan. 20. (Photo by David Lias) Vermillion refused to fold after a tough stretch from the middle of the third quarter into the fourth period at … Read Article
ABOVE: The Tanagers Kelly Amundson got things off to a good start for her team early in the third quarter when she was fouled while sinking a lay-up. Her free throw was also successful, and the Tanagers went on to outscore the Orioles 15-8 in the period. Instead of a … Read Article
There's nothing like a Vermillion-Yankton gymnastics dual to bring out the best in both teams. Such was the case again last Thursday as the Tanagers narrowly lost a dual to the Yankton-Bon Homme team, 131.25 to 129.65, in Yankton. Coach Mark Upward was pleased at his team's total score, beating … 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
