Trevin Lee Arends was born to Morgan Painter and Kasey Arends, on Friday, July 1, 2022. He weighed 7 pounds 2 ounces and was 21.5 inches long.

Blood drives are essential in our communities. With increased travel and activities, medical personnel often refer to summer as trauma season, since the need for blood donation rises during these times.

The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) is accepting applications for projects eligible for federal Clean Water Act, Section 319 nonpoint source control grants. The application deadline is October 1, 2022.

MAGISTRATE COURT Donald Lee Mansheim, 78, Dallas, SD, seat belt violation, fine $25.00. Joseph Christopher Hiatt, 20, Spencer, NE, speeding on a state highway, fine $39.00, court costs $50.00, surcharges $28.50.

The GHS Class of 1972 held their 50th reunion on Saturday, July 2, 2022, at the Gregory Golf Course clubhouse. Those in attendance were back row, l to r: Randy Kratzer, Steve Wonnenberg, Sherman Vomacka, Bruce Adams, Rod Wilson, Pat Walker, Mark Miller, John Knight, Cheryl (Kahler) Schmidt, Doug Robertson, Rod Hlavka, Dennis Drey, Bob Gill, Tim Herman, Glen Cook, Doug Bender, and Les Shaffer. Middle row, l to r: Mike Dooley, Mitzi (Palmer) Drey, Jerrene (Jerred) Hysell, Jeanie (Jacobsen) Montgomery, Kathy (Besmer) Reber, Peg (O’Neill) Glover, Pat (McCance) Lammers, Paula (Hoffman) Bendig, Bev (Miner) Gassen, Chris (Kaupp) Campbell, Barb (Keiser) Adams, Gayle (Determan) Bloom, Carol (Hanson) Anderson, Janice (Fischer) Gruhn, Barb (Booker) Borns, Sue (Knittel) Neiger, and Cheryl (Schenefeld) Hamilton. Front row, l to r: Vickie (Miller) Sedivy, Bob Harrison, Lynn Tilton, and Barb Kirkpatrick.

Record-high gas prices have stoked interest in electric vehicles. But Black Hills power providers say improvements are needed in the electric grid to keep pace with anticipated sales.