Cooling down Members of the Elk Point Fire Department cool down a blaze that started at approximately 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Luther and Becky Andal farm, located on Highway 50 south of Spink. The Vermillion Fire Department was called to assist in fighting the fire, but was informed by … Read Article
Deaths Sharon Madsen Sharon (Peterson) Madsen, formerly of Vermillion, died Sept. 1, 1998 in Scottsdale, AZ, after a brief illness. She was born in Vermillion on Jan. 8, 1941 at Dakota Hospital. She was a salesperson for many years. Survivors include her husband Bill Madsen of Scottsdale; two children, Pam … Read Article
For the Record Mary Dell Cody, Presiding; August 28-September 3, 1998 Darren L. Snake, 833 E. Duke, #27, Vermillion, I-Insufficient fund check 3rd degree, $100 or less, $53.50 plus costs, 5 days jail, jail time is suspended based on the following conditions: immediate restitution and no similar violations. Charles W. … Read Article
Thumbprint program designed to reduce fraud In an effort to combat check fraud, the South Dakota Retailers Association has implemented a program which has proven successful in 40 other states. The group is promoting a simple but highly effective program called the Thumbprint ID Program. The system uses an inkless … Read Article
Young actors needed for USD's The Innocents USD Theatre seeks two dynamic young people to play significant speaking roles in its production of The Innocents, a ghost story by William Archibald. The action of the play centers around Miles and Flora, precocious orphans who are living in the family's English … Read Article
Soccer recognized as high school sport by M. Jill Sundstrom The increasing popularity of soccer has led to its recognition as a high school sport in Vermillion. The Vermillion Youth Soccer League and the Vermillion Board of Education signed an agreement last spring to initiate boys and girls junior varsity … Read Article
SDPTV presents Fall Festival '98 South Dakota Public Television is getting ready to greet the new season with its Fall Festival '98 pledge drive. From Sept. 12 to 20, as SDPTV presents a dynamite line-up of music, drama, comedy and more, viewers will be asked to contribute to Public Television … Read Article
Hy-Vee participating in world map program Hy-Vee Food Store of Vermillion is participating in the Haskins World Map Program. The purpose of the program is to provide elementary school geography students with a current world map for use as a permanent reference. The maps are updated annually and are designed … Read Article
Buckin' bulls, mutton bustin', dancing all part of entertainment for fifth annual Bull-A-Rama by M. Jill Sundstrom Action and entertainment are guaranteed this weekend as the Coyote Country Rodeo Club hosts its 5th annual Bull-A-Rama Sept. 11-12 in Vermillion. The event begins Friday evening with a Western Arts Festival and … Read Article
State's ACT results are in The ACT exam taken each year by high school students serves as a measure of how prepared a prospective student is for college study. Used not only as an admission tool the ACT exam is also used by high school guidance counselors, teachers, and administrators … 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
