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New auto body shop ready for customers

Connor Handrahan

Saturday, November 22, 2025

Northland Auto Center in Webster has expanded by opening a new body shop. A key component for their new venture, according to business owner Nick Johnson, is the hiring of Sandra Vehe as CEO and body technician.

Webster FFA Chapter places fourth in Doland event, member to serve as district officer

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Webster FFA Chapter places fourth in Doland event, member to serve as district officer

Leyton Beardslee & Connor Handrahan

Saturday, November 22, 2025

Webster FFA Chapter members traveled to Doland Nov. 10 for FFA District 1 Leadership Development Event (LDE) which saw Caleb Gaikowski be selected as a district officer and the group’s agriculture issues forum team received fourth place in the presentation competition.

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Langford Area students attend all state chorus

Ilene Stave

Friday, November 14, 2025

PierPont (605) 325-3307Langford Area High School juniors Brynn Samson and Steven Harmon were crowned duke and duchess of the Music Boosters carnival.Former Pierpont resident Ramona Marlow, 88, died Oct. 16, 2025 at Marshall County Healthcare Center, Britton.

Brandon Miller a United States Marine Corps veteran gave a speech at Webster Area’s Veterans Day assembly at Webster Armory Nov. 11 joined by his South Dakota Highway Patrol K-9 dog named Lucky. Miller addressed students and community members about the importance of honoring veterans. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

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Former Marine speaks at Webster’s Veteran’s Day assembly

Connor Handrahan

Friday, November 14, 2025

Former Marine and now Highway Patrol Trooper Brandon Miller joined a Webster celebration honoring veterans at the armory Nov. 11.

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Local business rebrands under new ownership

Connor Handrahan

Friday, November 14, 2025

Spot On Printing has officially rebranded as Prairie Stitch and Print after previous owner Jacki Hoven signed over the company to Heather Gaikowski Oct. 31.While Prairie Stitch and Print does embroidery and focuses mostly on clothing, Gaikowski said she will do pretty much anything.

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Junior Websterian Club

News Staff

Friday, November 14, 2025

Junior Websterian Club met at Becky Mahlen’s Nov. 11. Julie Delaney was co-hostess. Connie Sawinsky gave the lesson on the 1960s.

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A new western clothing store open on Main Street

Connor Handrahan

Friday, November 7, 2025

Webster has a new western clothing shop on Main Street called Cowboy Code. Cowboy Code is owned by Rainy and Eric Hanson.Cowboy Code sells classic western men’s, women’s and youth clothing. Rainy Hanson hand picked what she wanted in her store while at market to guarantee a high quality product.

Jaynie Barse holds a set of keys to a new-to-her 2023 Buick Enclave, which she was gifted from Northland Auto Nov. 1. Northland Auto Vice President Nick Johnson, pictured at right, made the presentation to the Webster mother of seven. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

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Local auto dealership gives away car to mother in need

Connor Handrahan

Friday, November 7, 2025

Jaynie Barse was handed the keys to a 2023 Buick Enclave Nov. 1 from Webster’s Northland Auto Center. Price Tag: Zero. Vice president of Northland Auto, Nick Johnson, said he was proud to give the new ride to Jaynie Barse and her family.

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BY THE NUMBERS

News Staff

Friday, November 7, 2025

Food pantryDuring the month of October, Day County Food Pantry provided food to 124 households totaling 3,503 pounds of goods. Food pantry coordinator Margaret Kwasniewski reported the pantry was in need of fruits, vegetables, breakfast cereal, beans, tissues and dozen egg cartons.

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Dog at large, citation issued

News Staff

Friday, November 7, 2025

Oct. 30Called to check welfare of individual at E.3rd Ave.Accidental 911 call at Park Lane.Oct. 31Participated in “Trunk or Treat” event at armory.Nov. 1Report of minor one-vehicle accident in business parking lot on Hwy. 12.Report of water leak at 500 blk. W. 7th Ave.Five traffic stops.Nov.

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