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4-H shooting sports president retires after 16 years of working with program, youth

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4-H shooting sports president retires after 16 years of working with program, youth

Connor Handrahan

Saturday, May 2, 2026

After 16 years of helping out the 4-H shooting sports with volunteerism, Vince Hanson has announced his retirement as president of the organization. Hanson has been the president since 2019 and played a huge role in helping maintain and improve the program.

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In Who’s Who

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Saturday, April 25, 2026

Charlotte Andres, Waubay has been included in Marquis Who’s Who. She is owner of C. Andres Homes, a construction company she launched in 2021. Prior to that she was service manager and parts specialist at RDO Equipment Co. 2020-21.

Scholar of the Year

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Scholar of the Year

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Saturday, April 25, 2026

Willa Stern, Webster was recognized as Touchstone Energy Cooperative Scholar of the Week as a high school senior who goes above and beyond in the classroom and activities.

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Quote of the Week

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Saturday, April 25, 2026

“I’m a private person, but I would do anything for anybody if I could... I like to help people. People are very important to me and as far as I know, I don’t have any enemies here.”– Bertha Bailey, resident of Sun Dial ManorSee full context of this quote in the story found elsewhere in this issue.

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Police receive a report of student’s ongoing truancy

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Saturday, April 25, 2026

April 16Spoke to Head Start students.April 17Funeral escort on Main St.April 18Assisted ambulance with medical call at E. 3rd Ave.April 19 No calls.April 20Took car vs. deer accident south of town for Sheriff’s Office.Report of child not in school, ongoing truancy issue.April 21Responded to...

Zack Witte owns and operates Witte Exteriors which repairs and installs roofs across eastern South Dakota along with portions of North Dakota and Minnesota. Witte Exteriors previously donated shingles and labor to install a new roof on the Jacob and Selma Buehler farm house at the Museum of Wildlife, Science and Industry, Webster. “We do all types of roofs,” said Witte.

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Roofing company has experience to deliver results across region

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Saturday, April 25, 2026

People looking for quality work for new roofs and roof repair across East River South Dakota, eastern North Dakota and western Minnesota look no further than Witte Exteriors LLC in Webster.Witte Exteriors is owned and operated by Zack Witte who began doing exterior work in 2018.Witte and his crew...

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SDHSAA members to vote on constitutional amendments

Dana Hess

Saturday, April 25, 2026

PIERRE – High schools belonging to the South Dakota High School Activities Association will have a chance to vote on three proposed amendments to the association’s constitution.

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Railroad raises grade between trains

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Saturday, April 25, 2026

15 years ago May 2, 2011According to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau figures Day County has the highest housing vacancy in the state at 31 percent. Some say it’s due to a high number of seasonal homes.

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Working on the waterworks

Jerry Nelson

Saturday, April 25, 2026

The word “plumbing” comes from “plumbum,” the Latin word for lead. That’s a load of hooey.

Webster Area Elementary put on their spring music concert April 20. The theme was based around western ideas and kids dressed up looking ready for the ranch life. From left, Oakley Ascher, Lucas Breaw and Piper Sichmeller introduce the next song. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

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Webster Area Elementary spring music concert

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Saturday, April 25, 2026

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