The highlights on offensive over the 5 total games were Hannah Nearman had 2 homeruns, 2 triples and a double going 9-15 overall. Paige Jacobs had the game winning grand slam on Saturday evening while also adding a homerun, double and 7 other hits over the course of 5 games. Samantha Marx had 8 hits total, including a double. Lauren McDermott and Aynslee Goetzinger added doubles during the weekend play.

Freedom and independence took center stage in the American colonies this summer 247 years ago when 56 brave men signed a document that would have all but meant their execution if arrested by King George’s army. Today, Americans share in the luxury of celebrating those ideals that help define our great nation.

The biggest party in Jefferson is set to kick off next week. Jefferson Days of ’59 is a five-day event centered on downtown Jefferson July 12-16.

It was a battle between Union County and Clay County law enforcement officers June 24 in Jefferson. The battle field was the ballpark and the game – softball. The purpose, however, wasn’t to show which county team was the best, but to raise money for Special Olympics South Dakota.

A hearing was held Monday morning, June 26 for the unexpected death of a woman found in her Dakota Dunes apartment in April. The suspect Alfredo Castellanos-Rosales is accused of killing Jordan Beardshear.

The priorities which led Paddy Rigg to run for the Ward 2 city council seat haven’t changed since becoming mayor in May. Rigg still wishes to see community improvements, especially the park and dilapidated properties.

The South Dakota Council for Exceptional Children (SD CEC) advocates, celebrates and helps to advance the success of children with exceptionalities. As par t of the work of SD CEC, the organization annually holds a statewide recognition program, entitled the “Yes I Can” awards program. This program honors and celebrates the achievements of children and youth (ages 2-21) with exceptionalities. The primary purpose of this award is to encourage individuals to seek their highest potential. The secondary goal is to increase public awareness of the abilities, aspirations, and personal qualities of those with exceptionalities.

U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson announced six South Dakotans have accepted Service Academy appointments. They will begin military training at their respective schools at the end of June. The Congressman nominated each student in December 2022; they received appointment offers between December 2022 and May 2023.

On Wednesday, June 28 the Panther Legion baseball team played Vermillion Post 1 in a battle that had Dakota Valley losing 7-14 at home. The game started quick for Vermillion as they drove in a run during their 1st at bat.

The DV Booster Club’s reception held a celebration for Dakota Valley Athletics and the successful spring sports season. The event was held on Sunday, June 25 in the Dakota Valley High School commons area.