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A look back at Gregory in 2022

January: As the year began, a new COVID variant was sweeping the country. Avera Gregory Hospital and Nursing Home Administrator Tony Timanus reported that hospitals were struggling to keep up with increased admissions, with 15-30 patients at Avera McKennan awaiting admission.
Winter Storm Elliot brings the area to another standstill

Two multi-day blizzards in two weeks made for a white Christmas that, for many, meant an adjustment in holiday plans. Winter Storm Diaz dropped about 20 inches of snow on Gregory between December 13 and 16, accompanied by blizzard conditions and dangerously cold temperatures.
Friendly stranger brings joy to Silver Threads

“Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.” (Hebrews 13:2) The staff of Silver Threads Assisted Living recently had the opportunity to put this hospitality into practice when Sgt. Allen Sanchez found himself stranded in front of their facility.
Snowpocalypse hits the area

Last week’s forecast started out predicting rain changing to snow by Tuesday, with snow ending Wednesday afternoon. Students at the Gregory School District were excited, as Mr. Hansen, who is never wrong, said that Tuesday would have an early dismissal, classes would be canceled Wednesday and Thursday, and Friday would have a late start.
Fire at Vosika home results in total loss

A fire broke out at the home of Melvin Vosika Monday evening. Fire Chief Joel Bartling determined the cause to be electrical. The Gregory Fire Department was assisted by the Burke Fire Department with a water tank. They battled the blaze in -6˚ temperature, but the house was a total loss.
Storm has three champions out of five place finishers at home tournament

Nine Burke/Gregory wrestlers competed at the Burke/Gregory Invitational on Saturday, December 10, and five placed. As a team, Burke/Gregory landed in the #5 spot in a field of 12 teams, with 105 points, behind Miller/Highmore-Harrold with 160, Bon Homme/Avon with 135.5, Redfield with 119, and Wessington Springs/Woonsocket/Wolsey- Wessington with 117.

Region play opens with Spikers 4-set win

Region play kicked off on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, and what an exciting start for our girls!

The Gregory Lady Spikers traveled to Burke to face off against the Lyman Lady Red Raiders and came out str…

More spooky, sweet, and scary costumes from Trunk or Treat

End of a chapter: Spikers finish 2025 season against Burke

The Gregory Spikers closed out their 2025 volleyball season Thursday night, November 6, 2025, as they traveled to Bonesteel take on the Burke Lady Cougars. Despite falling short on the scoreboard, thi…

Spikers sweep Lady Thunder to close out regular season

The Gregory Spikers hosted the Andes Central/Dakota Christian Lady Thunder on Monday, October 27, 2025, for their final regular season home game. The Spikers came out strong and maintained their momen…

Mindful Moments

Every November, the United States observes National Adoption Month — a time to raise awareness about the urgent need for permanent families for children and youth in foster care, and to celebrate the …

Trunk or Treat drew a large crowd again this year

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