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Homecoming Parade

Mobridge-Pollock kindergarteners got into the school spirit on Friday, Sept. 14, during the homecoming parade. The youngest class in the parade urged the Tigers to roast the Buffaloes during the Mobridge-Pollock versus Stanley County football game. For more pictures of homecoming events and the football game, see pages 6 and 7 and the sports section.   

KATIE ZERR: Kavanaugh’s teenage behavior is an issue that needs addressing

Is something that a young man has done during his teenage years a window into what kind of a person he turned out to be? That is the question we have been hearing about the claim that Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh assaulted Christine Blasey Ford during a drunken party when they were both teens. She was 15, he was […]

BALL FIVE: Football Friday nights getting interesting

It’s getting to that point where there are some pretty interesting matchups coming every Friday night in high school football. There are games pitting ranked teams against each other. There are games with postseason implications. There are games where one team is going home no longer having a zero in the loss column. Of course, the most intriguing game in […]

Commission discusses alternative plans

The Walworth County Commission heard ideas for a plan for the county jail should the new $10.5 million new jail project be voted down in the November election. Commission chairman Scott Schilling had asked the commissioners and sheriff Josh Boll to bring a plan for discussion in case the voters reject the new jail proposal. Shilling asked each commissioner what […]

Multi-agency unit arrests seven on drug charges

A joint force made up of officers from across the area conducted an operation in Mobridge, Thursday, Sept. 13, that netted nine felony drug violators, as well as 16 misdemeanor drug charges. According to Walworth County Sheriff Josh Boll, local law enforcement participated in a criminal enforcement operation in Walworth County and the City of Mobridge. The operation was conducted by […]

Lucylle was independent, had adventurous spirit

Funeral services for Lucylle Eisenbeisz, 92, of Mobridge, will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, at Zion Lutheran Church in Mobridge. Burial will be in Bowdle under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge. Lucylle passed away on Sept. 15, 2018. Lucylle Dorlene was born on May 11, 1926, on the family farm near Bowdle […]

Bernie Webb was stationed at Gettysburg Air Force air base

Bernie Webb, 79, of Gettysburg, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018, at Avera Gettysburg Hospital. A memorial service was held on Monday, Sept. 17, 2018, at United Methodist Church, Gettysburg, with Pastor Jeff Adel presiding. Military honors followed the service at the church. Bernie Webb was born in Philadelphia, Pa., on Feb. 12, 1939, to Bernard and Josephine (Reardon) […]

Buffaloes top Tigers, spoil homecoming

After a scoreless first half, Stanley County scored two straight touchdowns in the second half to defeat Mobridge-Pollock 14-8 in the annual homecoming game at Tiger Stadium on Friday. Coach Paul Goehring said it was a tough, physical game that could have gone either way. “You have to give Stanley County credit,” said Goehring. “They were physical up front and […]

Fried shoots 79, takes fourth at Parkston Invite

Noah Fried fired a career-low 79 to take fourth place at the Parkston Invite, held Tuesday at Lakeview Golf Course in Mitchell. After an opening nine 42, Fried came back with a one-over-par 37 on the back nine. His score tied him with Nick Bennett of Mitchell. Tie-breaker rules gave him fourth and Bennett fifth. “Noah picked a good time […]

Third-ranked Warriors beat Lady Tigers 3-0

Third-ranked Winner proved too much for the Lady Tigers on Monday at Mobridge-Pollock High School Gym. The 11-1 Warriors defeated the Lady Tigers in straight sets 25-8, 25-13, 25-17. Despite the one-sided loss, coach Rose Henderson was proud of the fight she saw in the Lady Tigers. “I’m not disappointed,” said Henderson, “The first set was too easy, but we […]