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Happy Independence Day!

Happy Independence Day!

Happy Independence Day!

News Staff
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
With Fourth of July falling on our press day, Tuesday, this year, our printer will be closed so that press room employees can celebrate Independence Day. While our press deadline schedule for the coming week is early on Monday, the print and e-edition will still be distributed on Wednesday, July 5.
Wessington Springs High School Art Instructor Alicia Roesler stands with WSHS 2023 graduate Jack Neely at the Jerauld County Pioneer Museum’s new building. Neely finished the mural shown above as part of his senior project. The painting will be displayed in the museum’s military room.

Wessington Springs High School Art Instructor Alicia Roesler stands with WSHS 2023 graduate Jack Neely at the Jerauld County Pioneer Museum’s new building. Neely finished the mural shown above as part of his senior project. The painting will be displayed in the museum’s military room.

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Artist’s Way: WSHS Alumni Mural to be Featured at Jerauld County Pioneer Museum

News Staff
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Jack Neely, 2023 graduate of WSHS, recently handed over his project from senior experience to the Jerauld County Pioneer Museum in Wessington Springs. Earlier in his senior year, Jack decided to do a 4 foot by 8 foot mural depicting modern warfare for his senior experience project.
KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN Irene Hohn is shown as she is presented with an Executive Proclamation from the City of Wessington Springs by Mayor Brian Bergeleen. The Proclamation recognizes the 100th birthday of Hohn, declaring June 23, 2023 “Irene Hohn Day” on behalf of the city council and citizens of Wessington Springs, in honor of her long life and prosperity.

KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN Irene Hohn is shown as she is presented with an Executive Proclamation from the City of Wessington Springs by Mayor Brian Bergeleen. The Proclamation recognizes the 100th birthday of Hohn, declaring June 23, 2023 “Irene Hohn Day” on behalf of the city council and citizens of Wessington Springs, in honor of her long life and prosperity.

Mayor of WS declares June 23, 2023 “Irene Hohn Day”

News Staff
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Laughter, excitement and plenty of birthday cheer filled Irene Hohn’s living room last Thursday as she heard news from Wessington Springs Mayor Brian Bergeleen that June 23, 2023 was officially proclaimed “Irene Hohn Day.
P.E.O. International Awards Scholarship to Local Student

P.E.O. International Awards Scholarship to Local Student

P.E.O. International Awards Scholarship to Local Student

News Staff
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
The International P.E.O. STAR Scholarship Board of Trustees announced that Harlee Heim, a 2023 graduate of Wessington Springs High School, was selected as a recipient of a $2,500 P.E.O. STAR Scholarship for the 2023-2024 academic year.
P.E.O. Chapter D Awards Scholarship

P.E.O. Chapter D Awards Scholarship

P.E.O. Chapter D Awards Scholarship

News Staff
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Recently, Katherine Havlik, a 2023 graduate of Wessington Springs High School, was awarded a $750 scholarship from Chapter D, the local chapter of P.E.O. P.E.O.
The original bell from the founder of Templeton United Church hangs in front of the current Templeton Church building and is rung regularly on Sundays.

The original bell from the founder of Templeton United Church hangs in front of the current Templeton Church building and is rung regularly on Sundays.

“All are welcome to gather, remember, connect, celebrate”

News Staff
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Templeton Church Invites Community to 140 Year Celebration June 18 Templeton United Church of Christ is celebrating a milestone this Sunday with a variety of community events to be held at the church located one mile south of the intersection of SD Highway 34 and 374th Avenue west of Wessington...
The 2023 4-H State Shooting competition was held April 28-30 in Pierre, SD and 20 area youth traveled to the state’s capitol to compete.

The 2023 4-H State Shooting competition was held April 28-30 in Pierre, SD and 20 area youth traveled to the state’s capitol to compete.

Local Students Compete at 2023 4-H State Shooting Competition

News Staff
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
The 2023 4-H State Shooting competition was held April 28-30 in Pierre, SD and 20 area youth traveled to the state’s capitol to compete. Throughout the youth shooting season starting in January, youth practice alongside their coaches in their chosen disciplines.
Jerauld Co. Kids Splash into Summer

Jerauld Co. Kids Splash into Summer

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Jerauld Co. Kids Splash into Summer

News Staff
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
KRISTI HINE / TRUE DAKOTAN Abundant sunshine and soaring temperatures encouraged area children of all ages to eagerly take the first plunge of the summer season during the inaugural pool day of 2023.
From the Halls of WSHS: Artist’s Corner

From the Halls of WSHS: Artist’s Corner

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From the Halls of WSHS: Artist’s Corner

News Staff
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
From the halls of WSHS we bring a few recently completed chalk pastel drawings completed by our freshmen Drawing students. Alicia Collins (left), Tregen Jensen (center), and Logan Mohling (right) are just a few of the students who learned how to blend and work with chalk over the past couple weeks.
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