ByBethSherard-Hutcheson times1@iw.net In the last week, the Southern Union County Leader-Courier has undergone some new renovations, including a new design layout for both the paper and the website – leadercouriertimes. com.

In last week’s issue, it was stated that Southeast Farmers Cooperative sponsors the annual Farmer’s Open. This was incorrect and we regret the error. The annual event is put on by local volunteers and various sponsors. This year’s sponsors were A-1 Quick Stop, Agri Gold Reid Duhaime, Balcon Enterprises, Bump N’ Sams, Bunyans, Cloverleaf Farms, Dave’s Roofing, Dekalb, EP Athletic Club (Eric Johnson), Elk Point Outdoors, First Dakota National Bank, Flannery’s Pub, Frontier Surveying (Greg Stroschein), Hammer Transport, Heck Seeds, Keine Seeds, Helena Fertilizer, Herrity & Associates Real Estates, Herrity Construction, Hoegemeyer Seed, Hometown Exteriors, HP Squared, Jensen Insurance (Kyle Buum), Kalins, Kolbaum Construction, Leader-Courier, Liberty National Bank, Mike Schuh CPA, Southern Plains, Quam Berglin & Post CPA, Rcorn Consulting, REA Hybrids, Ringneck AG, Rubida Insurance, Scheels All Sports, Security National Bank, Southeast Agronomy, Southeast Terminal, Spink Family Restaurant, State Farm Insurance, Thermo Bond, tudogs computing, Union County Electric, Vermillion Ford, Whimps and Wilber Ellis.

By Beth Sherard-Hutcheson times1@iw.net People from throughout the area flocked to North Sioux City to enjoy National Night Out festivities Aug. 2.

Benjamin Phillips and Uma competed at the State 4H Horse Show in Huron, SD July 25-27. They placed 5th in Horsemanship.

The annual Farmer’s Open was held Friday, Aug. 5 at the Pointe Golf & Event Center with just shy of 50 sponsors for their annual event.

Dear Savvy Senior, What tips can you recommend for choosing a good active adult housing community? My husband and I, who recently retired, are planning to relocate to an area closer to our grandkids and are interested in buying a house in an age-restricted 55-plus housing community. Active Retirees Dear Active, If you’re contemplating moving into an age-restricted community, finding one that’s right for you takes some legwork.

By Bruce Odson For the past several years Clay County has shipped prisoners out of the county with Union County being a beneficiary. Clay County commission has asked for a vote Nov.

By Bruce Odson The strength of one Legion region became evident when Vermillion came back through the consultation bracket in an eight inning 8-7 win over Winner/Colome. In the third game Vermillion lost to Winner/Colome 8-3.

Throughout the week ahead and continuing for the duration of the month of August, South Dakota joins the nation and world in celebrating and supporting World Breastfeeding Awareness Week and National Breastfeeding Awareness Month.

Bob Hutcheson and Beth Sherard-Fennel were united in marriage Aug. 4, 2022 at the Union County Courthouse in Elk Point.