Elk Point-Jefferson election results, building updates

The Elk Point-Jefferson School Board will continue to be represented by Sabrina Sayler and Noelle Jacobs. An election was held on April 11 with three candidates vying for two open positions on the school board. Incumbents Sayler and Jacobs were challenged by Dennis Stabe. The votes were Jacobs 129; Sayler 144; and Stabe 81.

Clay Target League breaks spring participation record

The season is underway for 1,590 student athletes participating in the South Dakota State High School Target League (SDSHSCTL) this spring. Those athletes are competing on 71 high school teams across the state, supported by over 400 coaches, team staff and other volunteers.

County will sound outdoor weather sirens monthly

South Dakota has declared April 17-21 as Severe Weather Awareness Week. In order to observe this, Union County will be conducting siren tests in all municipalities at 1:45 p.m.

EPJ teacher awarded communication poster

Elk Point-Jefferson’s 6th-12th grade special education teacher Cassandra Schmith won a free communication poster April 4. Dustin Rhoades, owner of Ability Tech, presented her with the poster along with his son, Kayden. She won the poster through a nomination as part of Ability’s Tech We All Have A Voice mission.

Curry and Schmitz lead Lady Huskies at Vermillion

April 6 saw the varying weather conditions of winds, sun, rain and calm as the Huskies made the short drive to compete in the Vermillion Booster Invite. Thirteen teams were involved in the meet, including Beresford, Canton, Dakota Valley, Elk Point-Jefferson, Gayville-Volin, Hinton, Lennox, Madison, Milbank, South Sioux City, Tea Area, Vermillion and West Central.

PUC reminds consumers to call before they dig

To commemorate National Safe Digging month, the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission reminds South Dakotans that calling 811 is an important step in preparing to start outdoor projects they have planned this spring.

Noem calls for help to prevent child abuse, neglect

Governor Kristi Noem has proclaimed April as Child Abuse Prevention Month to help bring an end to abuse and neglect in South Dakota. The Department of Social Services (DSS) is working to enhance awareness and offer tools for prevention.

SD Guard promotes Bartunek as first female brigadier general

The South Dakota National Guard promoted Deborah Bartunek of Rapid City, to the rank of brigadier general during a ceremony at Joint Force Headquarters on April 1, 2023. Brig. Gen. Bartunek is the first female general officer for the South Dakota National Guard.