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The Claremont Legion baseball team dropped a twin bill against Warner-Ipswich-Northwestern (WIN) last week Wednesday to wrap up regular season play and today (Wednesday) will begin postseason action. The Honkers will play the winner of Big Stone City and Webster in regional play in Ortonville, MN. The double elimination tourney continues Thursday and Friday with the regional winner advancing to the state tournament.

The funeral service for Shirley Arneson was 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 17, 2023 at First Lutheran Church in Britton, SD. Rev. Terrill Sorensen officiated the service. Following the service, Shirley’s body was donated to University of North Dakota for scientific research.

The Britton U10 baseball team picked up one win in four starts in the state tournament played in Parker last weekend.

Billed as “The Biggest Little Party in Northeast South Dakota,” Langford’s Summer Fest and Alumni Weekend is set for Friday through Sunday.

The election over whether to adopt the $5 million courthouse bond is planned for August 8. In the past weeks, the county has published information in the newspaper, on their website and social media, mailed out pamphlets, and held public informational meetings to educate the public regarding the need for and goals of the project. One issue that has been repeatedly brought up is the lack of a jail in the plans for the new law enforcement center. County officials and the project architect took some time to address that decision.

Poll Of week Britton Native Shares Cancer Journey

Meeting Tuesday About Damages

Claremont’s Legion baseball team came up with four wins in six starts during the past week.

The Britton U12 baseball team knocked off the top seed in the state tournament played in Webster last weekend and ended up with a fourth place finish in the 20-team field.

Dawn Renae (Johnson) Morea, 67, of Alexis, IL, entered God’s Kingdom on July 3, 2023, in her home surrounded by loved ones. Dawn was born on May 28th, 1956, to Ray and Sharon Johnson in Britton, SD. The eldest of 6 children, she learned patience and kindness early on in life. She was active in the Girl Scouts growing up and a good friend to all who knew her. Dawn was an avid reader throughout her life, notorious for getting lost in a book. After graduating from Britton High School, she attended Augustana University in Sioux Falls, where she received her deaf educationdegree. While attending college she volunteered in the Big Sister and Big Brother program; she had plenty of experience with that!

The funeral service for Karen Joy Holt, 80, of Aberdeen, SD, was 11:00am, Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at Aldersgate Church, with Pastor Derek Baum officiating. Burial at Riversided Cemetery. Karen died July 7, 2023, at Mother Joseph Manor in Aberdeen.