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Four Panthers went to state; Boonstra takes 6th

By Kelly Riibe Times2reporter@gmail.com –
Four Dakota Valley wrestlers travelled to Rapid City on Feb. 23-25 to wrestle for a chance to be a state placewinner. Sophomore Jackson Boonstra was impressive on his way to a 6th place _nish in a highly competitive 145-pound weight class. Cameron Curry gained valuable experience as a 7th grader on the state stage while Gracie Delgado and McKenzie Scott both saw success past their invitation for…

 

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Lady Huskies season ends in first round of regions

By Beth Sherard-hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com –
It was a tough first round region match up as the Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies played Tea Area again. They had just finished the regular season a few days earlier with a loss to the Titans. Unfortunately, that didn’t change in the region game either as the Huskies fell 36-56.

 

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Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies defeat Trojans

By Beth Sherard-hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com –
The Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies defeated the West Central Trojans Feb. 20.

 

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Third attempt to change legal newspaper rules fails in committee

By Dana Hess For The S.d. Newspaper Association –
For the third time during the current legislative session, legislation designed to change the way legal newspapers are defined in South Dakota has been defeated. The latest attempt in Tuesday’s meeting of the Senate Commerce and Energy Committee was SB178, a hoghoused bill.

 

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NFPA urges added caution when using home heating equipment

By News Staff –
The National Fire Protection Association ( NFPA ) is urging the public to use added caution when heating their homes during the winter months, when nearly half (46 percent) of all U.S. home heating equipment fires occur.

 

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Teaching and loving all for 35 years at EPJ

By Beth Sherard-hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com –
Barb Nebelsick has been a staple at Elk Point-Jefferson for 35 years. Now, she’s decided it’s time to retire and spend more time with her family.

 

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EPJ changes calendar to accommodate snow days

By Beth Sherard-hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com –
The Elk Point-Jefferson School Board had just shy of a five hour meeting Feb. 15.

 

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The beauty after the storm

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Heirigs offered position as Health Nurse

By Beth Sherard-hutcheson Times1reporter@gmail.com –
After about 40 minutes of conducting interviews for the Community Health Nurse position on Feb. 21, the Union County Board of County Commissioners moved to offer Karley Heirigs the position. If she accepts, she would make $1,394.60 per month.

 

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