By Travis Gulbrandson travis.gulbrandson@plaintalk.net Vermillion police chief Matt Betzen is applying for a grant that could net the community another School Resource Officer (SRO). The Community Oriented Police Services (COPS) grants are focused on supporting the hiring of SROs and pay approximately 75 percent of a new position for the … Read Article
By David Lias So many things to comment on this week. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin won’t be a candidate in 2014. President Obama seems to be up to his ears in controversy, with questions being raised about the White House handling of the terrorist attack on Benghazi, outrage over revelations that … Read Article
By Paula Damon This is Mother’s day. My 39th and I’m searching for my mother’s heart, wondering what drove her, what inspired her, what led her on the way to the 59th Mother’s Day she endured before her death in 2005. Mom didn’t linger long, and during the years before … Read Article
By Gov. Dennis Daugaard It has been said that South Dakota is the land of infinite variety. Our weather in the past month has certainly proven that to be true. Fortunately, the description of our variety also extends to South Dakota’s geography. We are home to wide-open grasslands and lakes, … Read Article
Excerpts of recent South Dakota editorials The Associated Press Argus Leader, Sioux Falls, May 11, 2013 Use creativity to attract events Visitors to Sioux Falls in the coming months and years will have more hotels to choose from and more entertainment options with Sanford’s new sports complex and the city’s … Read Article
Chamber Chat 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 is the sponsor for Free Fridays at the National Music Museum throughout the month of May. Wind down after a busy week by … Read Article
05/05/13 12:16 – A deputy investigated a report of a domestic assault in Burbank. Sex abuse allegations were also made. After investigation into the matter, a man was charged with simple assault and sex crimes. 05/05/13 17:24 – A deputy investigated a report of a theft of a decoy east … Read Article
Cases Disposed 5/3-9/2013 Steven Harold Hurley, 1204 South Aberdeen, Sioux Falls; Speeding on other roadways, dismissed Jordan J. Nothdurft, 219 S. Pine Street, Vermillion; Speeding on other roadways, $19.00 plus costs Sarah V. Jost-Wilch, 721 W. Chestnut St., Vermillion; Seat belt violation, $25.00 Jenifer James, 117 W. Clark St., Vermillion; … Read Article
What’s the Proper Portion Size for Your Child? By Megan Sexton It can be very confusing for parents to know the right amount of food to serve their children. The cultural environment in our society can make it very confusing for parents, and children, to monitor food intake. There is … Read Article
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Memorial Day services will be celebrated Monday, May 27, at the Vermillion Public Library. The program, hosted by Veterans of … Read Article
By Travis Gulbrandson travis.gulbrandson@plaintalk.net The Internet has made personal correspondence easier than ever, either between relatives, friends or coworkers. One … Read Article
By Travis Gulbrandson travis.gulbrandson@plaintalk.net Olympic pole-vaulter Derek Miles had some words of advice for the Vermillion High School class of … Read Article
By David Lias It’s difficult to watch helplessly as fellow citizens suffer injury, death and loss. Once again, the nation … Read Article
By Paula Damon “What a [person] needs in gardening is a cast-iron back with a hinge in it.” C.D. Warner … Read Article
