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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. and commence with a welcome from Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Commander...
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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).
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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

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.
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

News Staff
Saturday, May 9, 2026
PLACE AT NSU MATH CONTEST
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Ole & lena

News Staff
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Ole and Lena won a trip to Paris. While on a conducted tour of the famed Louvre Museum, Ole and Lena wandered away from the crowd. When they came upon the centuries old statue of the Venus de Milo, Ole nervously grabbed Lena by the sleeve, saying, “Come on, Lena.
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Six running for three Day County Commission seats

Connor Handrahan
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Day County Commissioners have three open positions for District 1, 3 and 5. Ben Braaten and Charlotte Andres are running for District 1. Jerry Mork and Kelly Brandlee are running for District 3. Derek Sinner and David Dulitz are running for District 5.
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Four are running in Primary for House

Connor Handrahan
Saturday, May 9, 2026
There will be a battle for the District 1 House Representative in the upcoming primary election June 2. The race is between Republicans Danny Kjos, Keith Miller, Nick Fosness and Logan Manhart, with Fosness and Manhart being incumbents. Reporter & Farmer sent all candidates the same questionnaire.
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