Murdo Coyote
The cooler weather and approach of fall means turning back the clocks on November 3, 2019 for daylight saving time and turning on the furnace or using a space heater to knock off the chill on these cool mornings and evenings. Now, it is also time to consider the safety of you and your loved ones in...
by Holly Jo Butt
Local leather craftsman, Tim Hochhalter, has received recognition from the White House for the custom belt buckle he made for the President. Within a month of sending the special piece, Hochalter received this letter from the White House:
Dear Mr. Hochhalter,Thank you for the...
Wikipedia defines tradition as a belief or behavior passed down within a group or society with symbolic meaning or special significance with origins in the past. A cherished ritual in Jones County is the Annual Murdo Business Appreciation/4-H Achievement Days Dinner sponsored by the Lions Club and...
The Funeral Service for Debora L. Wicks, age 59 of Faith, were held Thursday, May 9, 2019 at the Faith Community Center in Faith, SD with Pastor Harold Delbridge officiating. Serving as Honorary Casketbearers were Cleo KeKnikker, Randie Wicks, Jess King, Zane King, Barbara DeKnikker, and Jimmy...
By Holly Butt Local veterans and their guests met at the Senior Center Monday, March 25 to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the American Legion. The American Legion is an organization founded in 1919 that is composed of ex-servicemen/women from the U.S. Armed Forces who saw active duty during...
Members of the local American Legion Post, Ray Freier and Sam Seymour took a moment to share insight on the inspiration behind a project that they are excited to introduce to the community. What you see pictured between Freier and Seymour below, is a honorary chair covered with the POW*...
Last Friday, July 20 and Saturday July 21, 2018, marked the performance of the Gumbo Ridge Bronc Ride and the ninth annual Murdo Ranch Rodeo. Following are unofficial results of some of the competition. The Bronc Ride champion on Friday evening was Jones County's own Craig McKenzie with a...
The 2018 Jones and Mellette 4-H Achievement Days kicked off on Monday, June 25. 4-H members for both Jones and Mellette counties brought their 4-H projects ranging from wildlife and fisheries displays to community service and foods and nutrition to visual arts for evaluation by the judges. ...
by Clarice Roghair Luke Schriever, who recently graduated from Schriever Academy with top honors, traveled last week to Washington, D.C. with his mother, Laurel, to visit historical sites and to receive a Congressional Gold medal. To earn the award, Luke put in; •200 hours of physical...
