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Don’t pet the bears

Annie Witt

Saturday, June 21, 2025

“Can I pet that dawg?” According to South Dakota Game Fish & Parks Conservation officer Austin Norton, no.Multiple bear sightings have been reported in the northeast area of South Dakota the past couple months, especially over this past week.

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Webster prepares for Alumni weekend

Annie Witt

Saturday, June 21, 2025

Webster alumni weekend is June 27-28 with events lined up for returning graduates.Webster Alumni Association president Jared Bloom stated the all-school get-together will take place June 27 at Roots Kitchen & Taphouse. That event starts at 5 p.m.

Nolan Andrews cheeses with his plate of fish at the grand opening of the Glacial Lakes Fish Cleaning Station in Webster. January 2024 the City of Webster approved to move forward with the station. Webster Area Chamber of Commerce president Katy Marx who has worked closely with the project stated, “The event turned out great. The support was amazing.” Reporter & Farmer | Annie Witt

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FRESHLY FRIED AND FULL OF JOY

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Saturday, June 21, 2025

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Animal exhibits by 4-Hers see an increase this year

Annie Witt

Saturday, June 21, 2025

Exhibits increase: Day County 4-H is set to prepare for summer events along with the Day County Fair.

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PEOPLE

Stc President’s List

Friday, June 13, 2025

Diagnostic medical sonography student Jaycee Snell, Webster was named to Southeast Technical College president’s list for the spring semester. To qualify, students must be seeking a degree and have a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher.

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What’s Up

News Staff

Friday, June 13, 2025

pSchool house museumCountry School House Museum’s 20th anniversary is June 21,9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Florence Community Center. There will also be citywide rummage sales.Patio partyPatio party and craft fair are June 19, 5:30-7 p.m. at Sun Dial Manor, Bristol.

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ORGANIZATIONS

Webster Senior Citizens

Friday, June 13, 2025

Eight members and one guest attended when Webster Senior Citizens met June 2. Card winners were Myrene Gaikowski, whist and Dennis DeWitt, pinochle. Margaret McKittrick served lunch. Next meeting is June 16, 1 p.m. Myrene Gaikowski will serve lunch. Visitors are welcome.

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Celebrating a confirmation

Webster

Friday, June 13, 2025

Leo and Myrene Gaikowski spent the weekend in Pierre to celebrate confirmation of their great-granddaughter Abbie Lewis, daughter of Jessica and Shawn Lewis at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. They also attended Jersey Lewis’ dance recital.

Part owner and founder of Sniper Wrestling Academy Kara Pharis stands in the newly renovated wrestling room which was once the Bristol school gym. Reporter & Farmer | Annie Witt

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Grappling with greatness, a year of Sniper Wrestling Academy

Annie Witt

Friday, June 13, 2025

Nestled in the small town of Bristol, Sniper Wrestling Academy is aiding the next generation of wrestling talent.According to Kara Pharis, who is part-owner and founder of the wrestling academy, alongside her husband Kevin, they bought the gym portion of Bristol High School in May 2024.

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CORRECTION

News Staff

Friday, June 13, 2025

The distance for a shot put throw by Katie Braun was reported incorrectly in last week’s issue dated June 2. The correct distance is 35’4”.Madison Block and Lydia Vogl were inadvertently excluded from those who competed at the SDHSAA Class A State Track & Field meet.

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