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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

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

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Retires flags

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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

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

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Ceremony retires flags

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Saturday, May 16, 2026
CEREMONY RETIRES FLAGS
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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

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

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Graduates receive honor

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Saturday, May 16, 2026
GRADUATES RECEIVE HONOR
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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.
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Webster recognized

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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).
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PEOPLE

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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.
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Family dog bites child

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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.
Webster Area High School took 47 students and placed third of 16 schools competing in the NSU Math Contest April 15. Total students testing in each category were 84 in Elementary Algebra, 85 in Geometry, 80 in Advanced Algebra and 58 in Senior Math. Pictured from left are honorable mention recipients Bryn Sippel-Advanced Algebra, Anna Wagner-Elementary Algebra and Lukas Johnson who placed second in Senior Math after a tie breaker. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

Webster Area High School took 47 students and placed third of 16 schools competing in the NSU Math Contest April 15. Total students testing in each category were 84 in Elementary Algebra, 85 in Geometry, 80 in Advanced Algebra and 58 in Senior Math. Pictured from left are honorable mention recipients Bryn Sippel-Advanced Algebra, Anna Wagner-Elementary Algebra and Lukas Johnson who placed second in Senior Math after a tie breaker. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber snapshot

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PLACE AT NSU MATH CONTEST

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Saturday, May 9, 2026
PLACE AT NSU MATH CONTEST
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