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DUI arrest made after car fire south of Waubay

Leyton Beardslee
Saturday, August 23, 2025
Day County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call the evening of Aug. 14 for a vehicle on fire south of Waubay.Sheriff Jerred Schreur said the office received the call at 8:05 p.m. and deputy sheriff Garret Thompson responded along with the Waubay Fire Department who was also on scene.
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COURT RECORDS

News Staff
Saturday, August 23, 2025
South Dakota Unified judicial system cases disposed July 1-31. Dollar amounts are fine, court costs plus surcharges (if any) respectively: Cyril Abraham, Waubay, driving under influence-first offense, 350.00, 295.
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Storm downs power line

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Saturday, August 23, 2025
RePoRt Aug. 14Assisted tow truck with traffic control on Main St.Nine traffic stops.Aug. 15Funeral escort on Main St.Life Alert button activated on Hwy. 12; false alarm.Called to check welfare of individual at 100 blk. E. 10th Ave.Arrested driver for DUI on Hwy. 12.
Baseball complex coordinator and Webster Legion baseball coach Chad Hesla and Webster Mayor Mike Grosek received plaques Aug. 16 for baseball fields which will be named after them at Veteran’s Memorial Sports Complex in Webster. Hesla has been coaching baseball for 25 years and spent significant time fundraising and planning for the complex. Grosek coached for 20 years starting at age 17 and was mayor when the city purchased the land for the site in 2000. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

Baseball complex coordinator and Webster Legion baseball coach Chad Hesla and Webster Mayor Mike Grosek received plaques Aug. 16 for baseball fields which will be named after them at Veteran’s Memorial Sports Complex in Webster. Hesla has been coaching baseball for 25 years and spent significant time fundraising and planning for the complex. Grosek coached for 20 years starting at age 17 and was mayor when the city purchased the land for the site in 2000. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

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Baseball fields given names to honor longtime volunteer families

Leyton Beardslee
Saturday, August 23, 2025
Baseball complex coordinator and Webster Legion baseball coach Chad Hesla along with Webster Mayor Mike Grosek were each surprised with the renaming of a baseball field in their honor.“We’re not out there to get our names on any dang gone thing but it’s an honor,” Grosek later said.
Alena Carlson, age five, daughter of Justin Carlson and Abbie Carlson of Webster lines up for her first day of school at Webster Area Elementary School Aug. 19. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

Alena Carlson, age five, daughter of Justin Carlson and Abbie Carlson of Webster lines up for her first day of school at Webster Area Elementary School Aug. 19. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

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First day line up

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Saturday, August 23, 2025
First day line up
Webster Mayor Mike Grosek watches a birthday video, sent by some of his friends from Germany, during his surprise 70th birthday celebration in Webster Aug 16. Roots owner Dale Miller estimated 250-300 people attended the celebration which also gave ode to Grosek’s 40th year as mayor. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

Webster Mayor Mike Grosek watches a birthday video, sent by some of his friends from Germany, during his surprise 70th birthday celebration in Webster Aug 16. Roots owner Dale Miller estimated 250-300 people attended the celebration which also gave ode to Grosek’s 40th year as mayor. Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee

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August 16 is Mayor Mike Grosek Day

Leyton Beardslee
Saturday, August 23, 2025
During his surprise 70th birthday celebration Aug. 16, Webster Mayor Mike Grosek was recognized in an official proclamation from South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden for his 40th year as mayor and numerous contributions to the community of Webster.
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QUOTE OF THE WEEK

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Saturday, August 16, 2025
“Alot of these guys are going to be asked to contribute in a big way on day one.”– Tyler Wagner, Webster Area head football coach.See full context of this quote in the story found elsewhere in this issue.
Large animal round robin participants were, from left, Cante Hill, Caleb Gaikowski, grand champion Mackenzie Atherton, Delaney Atherton and Makayla Meland. 4-Hers took turns showing at five different animal stations to showcase their skills with different speices. Reporter & Farmer | Amanda Dulitz

Large animal round robin participants were, from left, Cante Hill, Caleb Gaikowski, grand champion Mackenzie Atherton, Delaney Atherton and Makayla Meland. 4-Hers took turns showing at five different animal stations to showcase their skills with different speices. Reporter & Farmer | Amanda Dulitz

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Large animal round robin

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Saturday, August 16, 2025
LARGE ANIMAL ROUND ROBIN
Small animal round robin participants at the Day County Fair Aug. 9 were, from left, Knute Hemmingson, grand champion Kelsey Fischer, Gabriel Gaikowski, Makayla Meland and Delaney Atherton. The 4-Hers took turns showing at five different stations, each centering on showcasing the youths’ skills in handling different spieces. Reporter & Farmer | Amanda Dulitz

Small animal round robin participants at the Day County Fair Aug. 9 were, from left, Knute Hemmingson, grand champion Kelsey Fischer, Gabriel Gaikowski, Makayla Meland and Delaney Atherton. The 4-Hers took turns showing at five different stations, each centering on showcasing the youths’ skills in handling different spieces. Reporter & Farmer | Amanda Dulitz

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Small animal round robin

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Saturday, August 16, 2025
Small animal round robin
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