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By Jeremy Waltner

January 13, 2025

All six local basketball teams were in action Tuesday night, Jan. 14. BOYS FA/Marion 70, Avon 53 (Bearcats 2-4) Freeman 82, Parker 63 (Flyers 7-2) Sco...

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PHOTO OF THE DAY: READY FOR ACTION

By Jeremy Waltner

January 14, 2025

The Freeman High School stand ready to take the court against Bridgewater-Emery in one of three games they played — and won — last week. The Freeman H...

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FOSS STEPPING DOWN AS SUPERINTENDENT IN MENNO

By Jeremy Waltner

January 7, 2025

The 2024-25 school year will be the last in Menno for Kory Foss. The district superintendent announced Monday morning, Jan. 6, that he has accepted th...

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TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR 2025 SCHMECKFEST

By Jeremy Waltner

January 8, 2025

64th annual ‘festival of tasting’ set for April 4-5; see schmeckfest.com for tickets for ethnic Germans-from-Russia meal, musical ‘Jane Eyre’ Tickets ...

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WATCH THE DOCUMENTARY ABOUT THE MENNO MUSEUM

By Jeremy Waltner

January 9, 2025

https://youtu.be/KXDGnZ2H7EU

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PHOTO OF THE DAY: WHO’S WHO IN ‘JANE EYRE’

By Jeremy Waltner

January 8, 2025

Director Jill Hofer has announced the cast of “Jane Eyre,” which will be presented for Schmeckfest 2025. The show will be staged Thursday night, April...

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REMINDER OF EARLY PRINT SCHEDULE FOR COURIER

By Jeremy Waltner

December 17, 2024

A reminder that, because of the upcoming Christmas holiday, the Dec. 26 issue of The Courier will be printed on Saturday and will enter the postal sys...

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EARLY DEADLINE FOR DEC. 26 ISSUE OF THE COURIER

By Jeremy Waltner

December 16, 2024

The Courier is altering its print and delivery schedule for the Dec. 26 issue because of the upcoming Christmas holiday. The deadline for all advertis...

sports

FHS BOYS, GIRLS WIN AGAIN; TRAPPERS LOSE

By Jeremy Waltner

January 11, 2025

The Freeman High School boys moved to 6-2 with a 75-56 road win over Tripp-Delmont/Armour Saturday, Jan. 11. The Nighthawks dropped to 3-3. David Walt...

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FHS BOYS OUTLAST BRIDGEWATER-EMERY IN OT

By Jeremy Waltner

January 9, 2025

Freshman David Walter had 28 points and was 6-for-6 from the free-throw line down to stretch to help seal a 65-62 overtime win over Bridgewater-Emery ...

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PETERS’ LATE 3-POINTER LIFTS FHS BOYS TO NARROW WIN

By Jeremy Waltner

January 7, 2025

Luke Peters connected on a three-pointer from the top of the key with 4 seconds to play and a desperation three-point field goal that would have tied ...

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FHS BOYS DROP SECOND-STRAIGHT GAME

By Jeremy Waltner

January 2, 2025

One day after suffering their first loss of the season to Howard, the Freeman High School boys dropped their second game of the season, falling the De...

obituaries

Death Notice: Gerald Martin

By Jeremy Waltner

January 12, 2025

Gerald Martin, 83, of Freeman, S.D., passed away Thursday, Jan. 9 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, S.D. Gerald is survived by his children,...

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Robert Thomas, 95

January 6, 2025

Robert Thomas, 95 of Freeman, S.D., passed away Jan. 1, 2025 at the Freeman Regional Nursing Home. A funeral service will be held at 11a.m. Wednesday,...

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Dale Stern, 72

By Jeremy Waltner

January 3, 2025

Dale Lee Stern age 72, of Mitchell, S.D., died Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024 at his home. Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday, Nov. 22 at Holy Spirit C...

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BILL HEADLEY, 85

By Jeremy Waltner

December 22, 2024

William J. ‘Bill’ Headley age 85 of Menno, S.D., passed away Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024 at the Menno-Olivet Care Center, Menno. A funeral service will be h...

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FOSS STEPPING DOWN AS SUPERINTENDENT IN MENNO

By Jeremy Waltner

January 7, 2025

The 2024-25 school year will be the last in Menno for Kory Foss. The district superintendent announced Monday morning, Jan. 6, that he has accepted th...

sports

FHS BOYS DROP SECOND-STRAIGHT GAME

By Jeremy Waltner

January 2, 2025

One day after suffering their first loss of the season to Howard, the Freeman High School boys dropped their second game of the season, falling the De...

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PHOTO OF THE DAY: FINAL RITES

By Jeremy Waltner

December 30, 2024

Personnel from Ellsworth Air Force Base, representing the United States Air Force, were on hand to help offer military rites over the body of William ...

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PHOTO OF THE DAY: A TRIBUTE

By Jeremy Waltner

January 3, 2025

Passing of Bill Headley on Dec. 22 triggers look back on legacy for the ages William J. Headley, known by most as Bill and whose surname is synonymous...

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PHOTO OF THE DAY: ACTION RETURNS

By Jeremy Waltner

December 28, 2024

The Freeman High School boys run through drills Saturday morning in advance of their game against White River scheduled to start at 3 p.m. that aftern...

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