A Union County resident called the Sheriff’s Office after receiving a misleading phone call. According to a social media post, “The reporting party stated they were contacted on the phone by a subject who identified themselves as law enforcement with the Department of Homeland Security. The shady trickster attempted to gather bank account information from the potential victim by stating the victim was a suspect in a money laundering investigation.”

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Elk Point-Jefferson youth wrestlers were at Dakota Valley on Saturday, Feb. 10 for the Panther Wrestling Tournament.

Elk Point-Jefferson hosted Dakota Valley on Feb. 6 for a dual on the mats.

It was a nail biter all the way to the end for the Elk Point-Jefferson Husky crowd as they watched the battle ensue on Beresford’s court Feb. 9. The game started close, going point for point and ending with Beresford ahead 17 to 16 at the end of the 1st quarter.

It was a great week to be a Husky as the girls won two games on the road. The first game was against Ponca, NE.

Stem Night happened at the Dakota Valley Elementary School on Thursday, Feb. 1. Panther students could attend and go around to different stations and also participate in a scavenger hunt. The whole evening revolved around STEM which stands for science, technology, engineering and math.

On Saturday, Jan. 27, Fore the Cure received a donation check for $750 from Jefferson Beer Supply for a fundraiser in which they brewed a beer named “Pour the Cure” and donated $1 for every pint sold and $2 for every crowler sold.

Love isn’t always hugs and kisses or flowers and chocolates. Sometimes, all love is, is holding out a hand to help another.