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Feb 24, 2026 - 13:22

Mental health is often described in emotional or behavioral terms, but at its core, it is deeply rooted in the brain.

Feb 24, 2026 - 13:22

Monday was Presidents’ Day and we were closed. Our Masonic Lodge spent our early morning and late evening putting up and taking down American flags on businesses as we honor our nation.

Avon School has announced its Gold Standard Pirates of the Week.

Who couldn’t use a little more money in their pocket? Thanks to the Working Families Tax Cuts, there’s a good chance you’ll be seeing more money in your pocket when you file your taxes this year.

Sports

The Wagner Lady Raiders overcame a slow first quarter to defeat Gregory 51-16 in their final regular season road game.

The Avon Lady Pirates traveled to Gayville Tuesday, February 17th to take on the Gayville/Volin Raiders, where they suffered a tough 41-52 loss.

Bon Homme/Avon wrestlers competed in the SDHSAA Region 3B at Winner on Saturday.

Friday night was senior night for the Wagner boys basketball team. Ky Arpan is the lone senior player for the team and he did not disappoint the crowd.

Opinion

Feb 24, 2026 - 13:22

P ROVERBS 30:24-28 'There be four things which are little upon the earth, but they are exceeding wise: The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer; The conies are bu

Feb 10, 2026 - 11:40

M ATTHEW 16:13-15 'When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?

Feb 3, 2026 - 12:04

JOHN 3: 3,5 3) 'Jesus answered and said unto him, verily, verily, I say unto thee, except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.'(KJV) 5) 'Jesus answered, verily, verily, I say unto

Jan 27, 2026 - 11:18

Submitted by Dr. James Schirtzinger, D.D.

Lifestyle

Feb 24, 2026 - 13:22

The Annual Men’s Chorus Festival Concert will be presented this year on Sunday, March 1 at 7:00 p.m. at the Dakota Christian school gymnasium east of Platte on Highway 44.

Feb 24, 2026 - 13:22

President Jamie Soukup called the Wagner Rotarians to order on Wednesday, February 18th. There was a smaller crowd for the usual Wednesday meeting but in the rain or shine the meeting will go on.

By Michael Klinski South Dakota News Watch

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Obituaries

Feb 24, 2026 - 13:22

Richard (Dick) Barta was born June 12, 1932, in Wagner to John and Bernice (Mitchell) Barta, the youngest of five siblings: Leota, Cletus, Don, and Eileen.

Feb 24, 2026 - 13:22

Aaron Lee Wyman was born September 15, 1975 in Muncie, Indiana to Forrest (Woody) and Wilma Wyman. Aaron attended special education classes in Muncie from pre-K through 12th grade.

Feb 24, 2026 - 13:22

Jerry F. Novotny, 81, of Gresham, Oregon, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026.

There will be a funeral at St. Mark’s Catholic Church in Lake Andes at 11 a.m. on July 11.

Feb 24, 2026 - 13:22

Janet Justina Lassen passed away Monday February 9, 2026, in San Andreas, Ca. at the age of 83. She was born on July 29, 1942 in Wagner to Walter and Jennie Wollman.