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A look back at Gregory in 2025

  • Morgan Painter became the new owner of The Gregory Times-Advocate on January 1.
    Morgan Painter became the new owner of The Gregory Times-Advocate on January 1.
  • Daytona Paris made history as the first Burke/Gregory Storm girl to place at the state wrestling tournament.
    Daytona Paris made history as the first Burke/Gregory Storm girl to place at the state wrestling tournament.
  • After serving for 64 years, Emmett Kotrba stepped down from the Avera Gregory Hospital board.
    After serving for 64 years, Emmett Kotrba stepped down from the Avera Gregory Hospital board.
  • The city’s first hospital—that wasn’t in a home—and later, Rosebud Family Clinic, was demolished.
    The city’s first hospital—that wasn’t in a home—and later, Rosebud Family Clinic, was demolished.
  • Cruz Klundt earned his 500th career assist in basketball.
    Cruz Klundt earned his 500th career assist in basketball.
  • Gregory was boxed in by road construction over the summer, with work being done to the east and west on Highway 18 and to the north on Highway 47.
    Gregory was boxed in by road construction over the summer, with work being done to the east and west on Highway 18 and to the north on Highway 47.
  • Gregory was recognized as a Purple Heart City.
    Gregory was recognized as a Purple Heart City.
  • Christian Schweigert added another perfect 300 game to his record.
    Christian Schweigert added another perfect 300 game to his record.
  • The girls 12U fastpitch softball team brought home a state championship.
    The girls 12U fastpitch softball team brought home a state championship.
  • New pickleball courts and a tennis court were installed over the old tennis courts at the city park.
    New pickleball courts and a tennis court were installed over the old tennis courts at the city park.
  • Students at the Gregory School District raised over $3,700 for Wesley and Sawyer Bryan, who are battling a rare disease.
    Students at the Gregory School District raised over $3,700 for Wesley and Sawyer Bryan, who are battling a rare disease.
  • Powerful winds over the northwestern part of the country as strong as 150 mph caused widespread damage, including this tree and others in Gregory.
    Powerful winds over the northwestern part of the country as strong as 150 mph caused widespread damage, including this tree and others in Gregory.
  • Extreme heat caused Highway 18 to buckle on the east side of town.
    Extreme heat caused Highway 18 to buckle on the east side of town.
  • GHS graduate Alexa (Duling) Williams was inducted into the University of South Dakota Hall of Fame.
    GHS graduate Alexa (Duling) Williams was inducted into the University of South Dakota Hall of Fame.

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