Four. That’s how many times election workers counted the ballots in the race for Freeman mayor late Tuesday night, April 9 — ballots that resulted in a razor-close battle between incumbent Michael Walter and challenger Cody Fransen. Walter won 190 to 188, but that was not confirmed until close to 9:...

A woman who once bled Cornbelt Conference maroon and was named an assistant executive director with the South Dakota High School Activities Association 16 years ago — Jo Auch of Menno — is being replaced by another — Kristina Sage of Freeman. Sage, who has been the athletic director at Freeman Publi...

The Freeman Police Department was one of several law enforcement agencies in pursuit of an individual who had driven from Lennox into Freeman in a white Chevrolet Impala with tinted windows late Tuesday night, April 9. Freeman Police Chief Jay Slevin told The Courier Wednesday morning that the indiv...

Former SDSU football coach shares personal impact stories about how honoring his faith has made a difference in the lives of others Those attending Sunday’s spring banquet hosted by the Menno chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) probably didn’t expect keynote speaker John Stiegelmei...

Freeman Mayor Cody Fransen (challenger): 188 (49.73%) Michael Walter (incumbent): 190 (50.26%) Voter Turnout: 43% Freeman School Board (2 seats available)  Emily Andersen (incumbent): 296 (36.67) Doug McCune (incumbent): 234 (28.99%) Chris Sayler (challenger): 277 (34.32) Voter Turnout: 27% Freeman ...

The Freeman Network for Justice and Peace (FNJP) is hosting the first of what will be a series of programs offering a closer look at the ongoing Hamas-Israeli conflict Sunday afternoon, April 7 at the Freeman Community Center auditorium located at 224 S. Wipf Street in Freeman. The program will run ...

Local Sportsmans Club also donates to Lake Menno for updated campsites Thanks to the Turkey Ridge Sportsmans Club, children and serious anglers alike will enjoy well-stocked waters at the Prairie Arboreum for years to come. The Club recently donated more than $23,000 toward maintaining the pond. The...

Tuesday’s election will feature 5 races — 4 in Freeman and 1 in Marion City Hall in Freeman and the American Legion in Marion will be the polling places for the local city and school elections set for next week Tuesday, April 9. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Registered voters will weigh i...

Former SDSU football coach keynoting April 7 event; there’s still time to RSVP Those attending Sunday evening’s spring banquet of the Menno Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) will hear from one of the most well-known former coaches in all of South Dakota. John Stiegelmeier, who led the South Dak...

Because of Monday's winter storm and poor road conditions on Tuesday, this week's issue of the Area Wide Connection will first be delivered to Freeman later Wednesday morning. While it will be placed in mailboxes at the Freeman Post Office as soon as it is received, those living in rural areas and o...