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UC Board terminates agreement with SDDOT

Shannon Jost Timesleader1@gmail.com

Thursday, July 11, 2024

The Union County Board of Commissioners met for its regular session on June 25, 2024. One of the key topics addressed during the meeting was the current flood situation.

Ashley Phillips (Union) in the Senior Hunter Equitation Over Fences.

2024 Tri-County 4-H Horse Show grows in numbers

News Staff

Thursday, July 11, 2024

In spite of Mother Nature’s worst, with flooding and road closures, the 2024 Clay-Union-Yankton County Horse Show went off as scheduled. It was a huge success, with more 4-H Exhibitors entering more events than in any show in recent memory.

Jefferson Days of ‘59 festival returns for another fun-filled year

News Staff

Thursday, July 11, 2024

The annual Jefferson Days of ‘59 Founders Festival is back, Thursday, July 11 to Sunday, July 14. This event celebrates the history of Jefferson with food, drink, some classic small-town fun and a wide range of activities for all ages.

Floaty Friday

News Staff

Thursday, July 4, 2024

Children from St. Peter’s Child Care sold lemonade on Friday, June 26, to benefit the flood victims. Submitted photo

St. Peter’s Child Care Lemon“AID”

News Staff

Thursday, July 4, 2024

Union Bean owners, family and chamber members celebrate the Chamber ribbon cutting June 17, 2024. Submitted photo

Union Bean Ribbon Cutting

News Staff

Thursday, July 4, 2024

JEFFERSON DAYS OF '59 SCHEDULE

News Staff

Thursday, July 4, 2024

WEDNESDAY, JULY 10

7:00pm Texas Hold‘Em Tournament

(Bud’s Bar) - sponsored by Jefferson Fire & Rescue

THURSDAY, JULY 11

5:00-9:00pm Kai Thai-food truck (Jefferson Beer Supply)

6:00-8:00pm Rock Painting & Rock Music (Jefferson Beer Supply)

6:30pm 21+ Kickball Game (Tower Park) – sponsored by Bud’s Bar 7:30pm Mixtape Bingo with Kari (Bud’s Bar)

FRIDAY, JULY 12

“COMMUNITY SOCIAL IN THE PARK” Food trucks: Lemondae

Longtime priest Father Joe Vogel, for the Catholic parishes in Elk Point, Jefferson, Dakota Dunes and surrounding areas, is pictured here at his retirement party on Sunday, June 30th. Submitted photo

Father Joe Vogel celebrates retirement

Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com

Tuesday, July 2, 2024

An open house celebration at St. Peter’s Community Center was held for Father Joe Vogel on Sunday, June 30th. Vogel served as a priest for St. Peter’s in Jefferson, St. Teresa’s in Dakota Dunes and St. Joseph’s in Elk Point. The retirement open house happened from 2pm to 5pm with a program occurring at 3pm.

A view from overtop of McCook Lake looking north, shows water spilling into the lake via Northshore Drive. Photo courtesy of Shaun Florke

Flooding 2024

News Staff

Saturday, June 29, 2024

Homes and roads in McCook Lake area ravaged

Authorities say Big Sioux River rose to record level faster than anticipated; residents criticize response

By Seth Tupper and Makenzie Huber - southdakotasearchlight.com

Homes were ruined, roads were washed out, sinkholes opened up, a railroad bridge was destroyed, and rescuers worked through Sunday night into Monday morning to save people from rising floodwaters in the McCook Lake area of southeastern South Dakota.

Changes likely for All-State Band auditions

Dana Hess For The S.d. Newsmedia Association

Thursday, June 27, 2024

The South Dakota High School Activities Association is looking for some direction from the state’s high school band directors about how to change the procedures for conducting auditions for All-State Band.