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EPJ finalizes personnel agreements for new school year
The Elk Point-Jefferson Board of Education convened for their regular meeting and budget hearing on August 12, 2024. The meeting in the high school study hall began promptly at 5:30 p.m. Vice-President Sabrina Sayler presided over the meeting, accompanied by board members Tim Brewer, Noelle Jacobs, and Kyle Hanson. President Travis Geary was absent. Also in attendance were Superintendent Philip…
County tests tower, building load
The Union County Board of Commissioners convened for its regular session on August 6, 2024, at the Courthouse in Elk Point, SD. The meeting commenced at 8:30 a.m. with the attendance of Commissioners Michael Dailey, Kevin Joffer, Richard Headid, and Tom Kimmel.
Adams Homestead Annual Celebration
On Saturday, August 10th, the Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve held their annual Homestead Celebration from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It was a well attended event as all who came were transported back to the time of pioneers while also being engulfed in nature.
Huskies Fall athletic season kicks off
Despite still being summer, sports for fall are in full swing for Elk Point-Jefferson student athletes as they gear up for the 2024 season. Huskies active in boys golf, cross country, football and volleyball will be busy as the calendar of events is already full.
Legion Class B State Baseball Tournament Champs
The Huskies Senior Legion team brought their best ball to the state tournament for games on August 2-6. The 2024 South Dakota American Legion State Class “B” Sr. Baseball Tournament took place on Cubs Field in Salem, SD. Elk Point-Jefferson represented extremely well to take state and come home as champions.
McCook Lake victims still in limbo
Nearly seven weeks after the devastating June 23 flood at McCook Lake, victims are still in limbo about the possibility of federal aid, and some feel abandoned by government officials. Renae Hansen is a flood victim and works with the McCook Lake Izaak Walton League, which has tried to fill some of the leadership and organizational gaps in the flood response.
