Dylan Schimke helped fuel the Wessington Springs Owls’ offense with three hits in Friday’s 8-7 Last Chance Game victory over Winner. Schimke singled during the Owls’ ninth-inning rally before Blaze Herdman’s two-run walk-off single sent Wessington Springs back to the Class B State Tournament.

Ralph Borkowski and his wife Kim captured second place in the 30th annual horseshoe tournament at the Elias/Borkowski Reunion, defeated by champion team Chad Borkowski and daughter Emily. (PHOTO COURTESY ELIAS/BORKOWSKI FAMILY)

Members of Vesper Chapter No. 81 of the Order of the Eastern Star gather inside the Wessington Springs Masonic Lodge, where the chapter has continued a tradition of fellowship, charitable giving and community service for nearly 120 years.

Winegar Family Celebrates Reunion, Milestone Anniversaries

John McWilliams, right, of Fort Worth, Texas, and Jason Wenzel of Wessington Springs stand beside the fully restored 1985 Plymouth Gran Fury that once served as the Springs Police Department patrol car driven by Jason's father, longtime Police Chief Larry 'Hawkeye' Wenzel. McWilliams brought the cruiser to the Leap to Lane Car Show, where it sparked memories and stories from residents. (KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN)

Marcus Damm stands on Main Street in Wessington Springs holding two of the 24 Betsy Ross-style American flags he purchased and installed along downtown light poles ahead of the Fourth of July holiday. Inspired by a conversation with his wife, Lynn, he organized the patriotic display, creating a festive welcome for residents and visitors during the holiday weekend.

Members of the Wenzel family gather for a Fourth of July celebration at the home of Duke and Karen Wenzel in Wessington Springs. Nearly 50 relatives, many traveling from Wyoming and Oklahoma, spent the holiday enjoying fireworks, yard games, shared meals and time together while celebrating a tradition they look forward to each year. (PHOTO COURTESY CRAIG WENZEL)

Glenda (Grohs) Key, center, and Monte and Lana (Swanson) Fastnacht pause for a photo with the True Dakotan during an unexpected reunion in downtown Carlsbad, Calif. Glenda and Monte were country neighbors and attended Central School together. The longtime friends were thrilled to reconnect while the Fastnachts were passing through the area during their travels. (PHOTO COURTESY GLENDA KEY)

Family members of the late Jerry and Betty Higgins gathered in Wessington Springs June 13-15 for a reunion that included camping in the city park, visits to local attractions and time spent enjoying the community. The gathering was held near what would have been the couple’s 78th wedding anniversary and Betty’s birthday.