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Ben Swatek slides safely home during the Salem/Montrose/Canova game on July 30 during the State B Tournament. All photos by Peterman Sports Photography • stevepeterman5@gmail.com

Staying alive in the American Legion State Tournament

Beth Hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com
Thursday, August 3, 2023
Don’t count them out. That’s the theme for the Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies Post 134 Senior Legion baseball team. They entered the 2023 South Dakota American Legion State Class “B” Sr. Baseball Tournament Friday, July 28 in Redfield, SD.

Suicidal male subject stopped on I-29

Beth Hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com
Thursday, August 3, 2023
A 44-year-old male was stopped at mile marker 14 on Southbound I-29 early Tuesday morning, July 25 around 7:30 a.m. The male, from Watertown, SD, was reported to be a suicidal individual who had planned on committing suicide by cop.
Brian Wells, owner of Tudogs Computing, LTD, specializes in computer repairs, networking, digital imaging and tutoring. He also makes house calls. Photo by Beth Hutcheson times1reporter@gmail.com

Hobby leads to life-long passion

Beth Hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com
Thursday, August 3, 2023
People say, it’s not a job when someone is passionate about what they do for a living. This saying bears true for Elk Point resident Brian Wells.

CNOS supports local youth athletes

News Staff
Thursday, August 3, 2023
CNOS was excited to join forces this year and be a part of the Siouxland Youth Sports Camp which occurred this past Friday, July 28. Siouxland Youth Sports Camp was held in conjunction with The Arena, United Sports Academy/CNOS Fieldhouse, and Long Lines Family Rec Center.

Suicide outside city of Elk Point

Beth Hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com
Thursday, August 3, 2023
An individual born in 1990 from Sioux Falls, SD, was found hanged in their vehicle outside of Elk Point, Monday evening, July 24 around 8:30 p.m. The individual was found at the intersection of Highway 11 and 324th Street by a local person.
The Greg Gagner Memorial Car Show held during Jefferson’s Days of ‘59 had 80 entries this year. Photo by Beth Hutcheson • times1reporter@gmail.com

Days of ‘59 Greg Gagner Memorial Car Show results

Beth Hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com
Thursday, August 3, 2023
The Jefferson Fire & Recuse departments sponsored the annual Greg Gagner Memorial Car Show during Jefferson’s Days of ’59 July 16. This year, the show had 80 entries, the most in recent years.

Elk Point city Council holds special meeting

Beth Hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com
Thursday, August 3, 2023
Elk Point City Council held a special meeting July 19 at 7 a.m. The meeting was called in order to approve Resolution 2023-04 – Approval of Housing Infrastructure Proposal.

Adams Homestead annual celebration

News Staff
Thursday, August 3, 2023
On August 14, 1997, Adams Homestead & Nature Preserve officially opened as a state park. They mark this very special occasion by having an annual festival on or around this day. This year Saturday, Aug. 12 has been selected as their festival date. Events will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Public asked to help with lead service line inventory

News Staff
Thursday, August 3, 2023
South Dakota water systems are asking residents to complete a quick five-minute survey as part of a statewide lead service line inventory. Residents will need a coin or key, magnet (any magnet will do) and smartphone to complete the survey.
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