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Gene T. Osterman, age 61, Sisseton, passed away Friday, September 1, 2023, at his home in rural Sisseton.

June Wickre Oakins was born on her father’s birthday, June 7, 1931, to Jacob and Gertrude Wickre in Veblen, South Dakota. She attended country school for elementary education and graduated Valedictorian of her class from Veblen High School in 1948. June enrolled in Northern State Teachers College in Aberdeen, SD after high school and received a teaching certificate that allowed her to teach in country schools, which she did for two years.

Almost five months after suffering life threatening injuries in a car accident, Edennative Cade Roerig has made strides in his recovery including being able to walk without a cane over the past month. Helping Roerig along was a recent fundraiser held during the Day County Fair in which members of the public voted for a local celebrity to kiss a pig by using cash as votes. The event ended in a tie but raised over $15,000 for Roerig.

Three Squads Post 6-0 Mark In Opening Week

Next Home Match On Tuesday

Cynthia was born July 18, 1948, the eighth daughter of Jacob and Gertrude Wickre of Veblen, South Dakota. She died August 10, 2023 in Beaverton, Oregon after a long illness.

MC Ambulance Goes Virtual

Back To School For B-H & LA

The 11th Annual Veblen Summer Bash last weekend was a fun time with beautiful weather. Many people came out to enjoy the festivities.

The regular board meeting of the Langford Area School District was held last Wednesday. During the public comment section, Activities Director Brett Gibbs and football coaches Michael Alberts and Pat Sayler were present to discuss the Junior High Football season. They are struggling with numbers to sustain a team. Superintendent Shad Storley noted that they are currently practicing and have games scheduled but will have to take it week to week.