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Webster Police called to a report of a sink hole

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Saturday, March 7, 2026

Feb. 26 No calls.Feb. 27Arrested individual for probation.Feb. 28Assisted ambulance with medical call; 500 blk. W. 3rd St.Called to check welfare of individual; 1000 blk. E. 3rd St.Vehicle was parked in No Parking zone covered by snow; owner moved it.Arrested driver for DUI on Main Street.

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Webster Area School Board holds two executive sessions

Leyton Beardslee

Saturday, February 28, 2026

Webster Area School Board met in special session Feb. 20 and entered a four hour executive session for personnel after which no motions were made.The board then held a second special session Feb. 23 which lasted an hour and a half again with no motion being made afterwards.

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Catholic Daughters

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Saturday, February 28, 2026

Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court St. Pius X 1827 met with rosary led by officers, Cindy Zenk presiding, flag pledge and singing of “Rock of Ages” led by Karen Jaskulka. Four officers, 11 members and one guest were present.

Webster Area Middle School and High School students of the month for February by grade, from left, are seated, 10th Maryjane Matthews and seventh Kalli Holman; standing, sixth Henlie Hendrickson, 11th Bryn Sippel, 12th Madison Block, ninth Anna Wagner and eighth Avery Kvernevig. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

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WAS students recognized

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Saturday, February 28, 2026

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Potential gas leak on main street

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Friday, February 20, 2026

RePoRt Feb. 12Report of gas smell in business on 700 blk. Main St..Feb. 13Called to check welfare of motorist who didn’t return home; they were located safe.Feb. 14 No calls.Feb. 15Accidental 911 call at 200 blk. E. 5th St.Feb. 16Assisted sheriff’s office with vehicle accident north of town.

Judy Robertson just turned 85 on Valentine’s Day. Robertson said even after all this time, she still loves to talk to people. She explained, being at Sun Dial is fun because they can have visitors and she’s able to talk to everyone who stops by. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

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Passions will guide your path for life

Connor Handrahan

Friday, February 20, 2026

Judy Robertson was born 1941 on Valentines Day in Ironton, Ohio. Robertson was the oldest of eleven kids and she said her family moved around to a few different places until finally having a more permanent home in Texas. Since a young age, Robertson stated she enjoyed dancing and talking to people.

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Organizatio+ns

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Friday, February 13, 2026

Progressive ReadingProgressive Reading Circle met at Carol McFarland’s. Fran Rougemont introduced her daughter, Jamie Mack, executive director of Goss Theater, Watertown. Jamie spoke on the history of the opera house and the variety of programs offered to the community. Jan Ingalls presided.

George Eagleman is an 82-year-old from Rosebud and has always had a passion for learning. Eagleman said he tries to learn everything he wasn’t taught and wants to teach the younger generation. Being from a reservation, Eagleman states he thinks language is extremely important for people to learn. Language allows people to bond and Lakota, a Native American dialect, is a way for community members to do that. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

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An enduring pursuit to continue learning

Connor Handrahan

Friday, February 13, 2026

George Eagleman was born in 1944 and grew up on the Rosebud reservation. He is currently living at Strand-Kjorsvig Living Center and has been there for about four years. Eagleman is a positive thinker and a joker. He said he has learned a lot in life and likes to shares his knowledge with others.

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BY THE NUMBERS

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Friday, February 6, 2026

Food pantryDuring the month of January, Day County Food Pantry provided food to 129 households totaling 4,092 pounds of goods. Food pantry coordinator Margaret Kwasniewski reported the pantry is in need of vegetables, fruit, cereal and empty egg cartons.

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AnniversAries

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Friday, February 6, 2026

Wed 30 yearsMichael and Pauline Wilson celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary Feb. 6. Greetings may be sent to 501 W. 8th Ave. Apt. 5, Webster, SD 57274. They have two sons, Quentin and Damien Wilson, a daughter and son-inlaw, April and Nate Peterson.

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