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Photo of the Day

Silay City · Silay City

Photo of the Day

The lahar flow was observed at the river in Sitio San Luis, Barangay Sag-ang, La Castellana on June 6, as a result of the stocked ashfall and heavy rains.* Arangka La Castellana FB photo See the Story

Death Notice: Lynell Dennis Hofer

Freeman · Freeman

Death Notice: Lynell Dennis Hofer

Lynell Dennis Hofer, age 78, of Freeman, S.D., passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025, in Freeman. He was born on March 15, 1947, to Darius and Marie Hofer and often said he was born the day Julius Cesar died, just a few years apart. A lifelong resident of Freeman, he was a devoted member of the community and a loving husband and father. A service to celebrate his life...Read Article

SATTLER NO-HITS ALEXANDRIA IN POST 152 WIN

Baseball · Freeman

SATTLER NO-HITS ALEXANDRIA IN POST 152 WIN

Editor's Note: The Post 152 79ers are an American Legion baseball team made up primarily of players from Freeman, Menno and Scotland and includes two squads: Senior Legion (19-under) and Junior Legion (16-under). The name 79ers is a nod to the year 1879, when the railroad established stops in Freeman, Menno and Scotland. Post 152 also includes players from Canistota and Marion. A pitching gem by Bryce Sattler highlighted...Read Article

PHOTO OF THE DAY: DRESS-UP DAYS

Planters like this one in front of Merchants State Bank dress up Freeman's Main Street for the summer season.Freeman · Freeman Read Article

PHOTO OF THE DAY: IT’S HISTORY

Among the weekly features in The Courier is the history section, which takes a look at the old news from the Freeman and Menno communities. This is the history from Freeman that is included with this week's issue. 100 Years Ago Freeman Courier June 1, 1905 The Freeman Mennonite College closed its second school year Tuesday, May 23rd. In view of the fact that this is busy farming season and...Freeman · Freeman Read Article

PHOTO OF THE DAY: REFLECTION OF HOME

A home on Dewald Street is reflected in standing water left from an overnight rain that produced between a half-inch and three-quarters inch across the larger Freeman community. There's another chance of rain later this week.Freeman · Freeman Read Article

PHOTO OF THE DAY: SHADOWS OF STATE

Christopher Aasen baths in the Saturday morning sun as he walks the track in advance of the final day of the SDHSAA State Track & Field Championships. The Freeman High School senior is part of the Flyers' 4x100 and 4x200 relay teams that will compete today; FHS is also competing in the girls and boys 4x400 relays while the Freeman Academy/Marion boys will run in the 4x200.Freeman · Freeman Read Article

STATE TRACK UPDATE FROM THURSDAY; SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY

The first day of the 2025 SDHSAA State Track and Field Championships is in the books, and it was good one for athletes from Freeman High School. The Flyers' freshmen foursome of Luke Miller, Lane McCune, Brody Sorensen and Brayden Mangel clocked a personal best by five seconds en route to a runner-up finish in the 4x800 relay, falling only to the sensational quartet from Philip. The "Fab Four," which...Freeman · Freeman Read Article

PHOTO OF THE DAY: FLIGHT PATTERN

A yellow-headed Blackbird is in flight at the Freeman Prairie Arboretum. Description from Allaboutbirds.com “With a golden head, a white patch on black wings, and a call that sounds like a rusty farm gate opening, the Yellow-headed Blackbird demands your attention. Look for them in western and prairie wetlands, where they nest in reeds directly over the water. They’re just as impressive in winter, when huge flocks seem to roll...Freeman · Freeman Read Article

PHOTO OF THE DAY: COOKING CLASS

It was a full house in the Freeman Public Library meeting room Thursday night, May 22 as Seth Loufbourrow — pictured with his daughter, Claire — was the featured chef for the library's third "Guest Chef Challenge." Those attending watched Seth prepare and serve three appetizers using the library's equipment: crab cucumber bites, buffalo chicken egg rolls, and pear, arugula, prosciutto wraps (drizzled with a fine aged balsamic vinegar). "Fun...Freeman · Freeman Read Article

PHOTO OF THE DAY: TASSLE TIME!

Joshua Janssen, Lincoln Anderson and Jada Buse converge at the rear of the Pioneer Hall auditorium in the 40 minutes prior to Freeman Academy's 11 a.m. commencement Saturday, May 17. Freeman Public was scheduled to hold its graduation celebrating the class of 2025 at 2 p.m. on Saturday. Seven seniors from Freeman Academy and 25 from Freeman Public will leave their respective schools with diplomas in hand.Freeman · Freeman Read Article

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