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A close encounter with an old razer

Jerry Nelson

Saturday, May 16, 2026

The medicine cabinet was crusty and rusty, much like me. And like me, it’s old enough to be a museum piece.The cabinet was installed in my parents’ bathroom when it was added onto their farmhouse more than 60 years ago.

Webster Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) hosted a flag retirement at Webster Area School May 8. From left, Dan Kroll and Jacob Hoops participate in the ceremonial burning of the flags. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

Retires flags

News Staff

Saturday, May 16, 2026

Retires flags

Webster Area School and Webster Veterans of Foreign Wars held a flag retirement ceremony May 8. Commander Kevin Bohn welcomed students and public members who were in attendance. From left, Gage Wik and Tom Lewno help burn flags as a way to show respect. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

Ceremony retires flags

News Staff

Saturday, May 16, 2026

CEREMONY RETIRES FLAGS

Webster School Board talks about future of preschool program

Connor Handrahan

Saturday, May 16, 2026

During the regular Webster Area School Board meeting May 11, board member Nick Fosheim spoke during public comment about the preschool program the school provides. According to Nick Fosheim, he has received a little over a dozen emails regarding next years plan for the preschool program.

Waubay School held their graduation May 9 and honored the nine seniors who have finished high school. From left, Jo Roberts and Roxanne Roberts celebrate Jorie Robert’s graduation and honor her with gifts. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

Graduates receive honor

News Staff

Saturday, May 16, 2026

GRADUATES RECEIVE HONOR

Memorial Day event plans

Connor Handrahan

Saturday, May 16, 2026

The order of service for Webster Memorial Day service has been announced with additional honor guard schedules as made known.Just like last year, the ceremony will take place at the Webster Area School May 25 at 11:15 a.m.

Day County fire departments discuss applying for a grant for new equipment

Connor Handrahan

Saturday, May 16, 2026

During the South Dakota Legislature, Senate Bill 136 was enacted and allows for $5 million to be used for South Dakota fire departments through the use of a grant.

Webster recognized

News Staff

Saturday, May 9, 2026

Webster Public Water System and the system’s certified operators received a Drinking Water Certificate of Achievement Award from SD Dept. of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR).

PEOPLE

News Staff

Saturday, May 9, 2026

97th birthdayVenona Ash will celebrate her 97th birthday May 17. Greetings may be sent to PO Box 486, Bristol, SD 57219.

Family dog bites child

News Staff

Saturday, May 9, 2026

April 30Assisted Sheriff’s Office at hospital with combative individual.Seven traffic stops.May 1Accidental medical alarm at 100 blk. Hwy. 12.Accidental 911 call at 1000 blk. E. 4th St.May 2Nine traffic stops.May 3Report of child beingbitten by own dog.Accidental 911 call at 1000 blk. Main St.

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