By: Brynn Hansen - CHS Journalism
The Crofton Volleyball team placed 4th at the Stanton Volleyball Tournament on Saturday, Sept 20. They had a great first game, winning against Ponca. They lost their second and third games to Platteview and Stanton respectively.
They beat Ponca 2-0, where senior Addyson Ostermeyer and sophomore Emma Kuchta had 2 aces each. Senior Jaisie Janssen had 11 kills and 100% serving. Janssen and senior Karoline Schendt also had 6 digs. Kuchta was a team player and got 19 assists.
The Warriors took the loss against Platteview 0-2, where Kuchta, Ostermeyer, and Janssen got 2 aces each. Junior Macy Baker, sophomore Jaylynn Panning, and Janssen all had 100% serving.
They took another hard loss against Stanton 0-2, where Ostermeyer got 4 digs, Schendt got 11 digs, and Janssen got 9 kills.
The Warriors are playing Thursday, Sept. 25 in the Wisner-Pilger Triangular against Battle Creek and Wisner-Pilger. The Warriors will play Wisner-Pilger first at 5 p.m.
The Crofton Volleyball team placed 4th at the Stanton Volleyball Tournament on Saturday, Sept 20. They had a great first game, winning against Ponca. They lost their second and third games to Platteview and Stanton respectively.
They beat Ponca 2-0, where senior Addyson Ostermeyer and sophomore Emma Kuchta had 2 aces each. Senior Jaisie Janssen had 11 kills and 100% serving. Janssen and senior Karoline Schendt also had 6 digs. Kuchta was a team player and got 19 assists.
The Warriors took the loss against Platteview 0-2, where Kuchta, Ostermeyer, and Janssen got 2 aces each. Junior Macy Baker, sophomore Jaylynn Panning, and Janssen all had 100% serving.
They took another hard loss against Stanton 0-2, where Ostermeyer got 4 digs, Schendt got 11 digs, and Janssen got 9 kills.
The Warriors are playing Thursday, Sept. 25 in the Wisner-Pilger Triangular against Battle Creek and Wisner-Pilger. The Warriors will play Wisner-Pilger first at 5 p.m.
By: Macy Baker - CHS Journalism
The Crofton Warriors traveled to Pierce to face the Bluejays and suffered a 0-3 loss.
The score for both the first and second sets was 11-25. In the third set, the Warriors’ score improved, but they still lost, 14-25.
An outstanding performance by junior Nora Herian led the Bluejays. Herian had 20 kills and 2 aces for the whole game.
Senior Addyson Ostermeyer led Crofton with four kills, and senior Jaisie Janssen led with two aces.
The Crofton Warriors traveled to Pierce to face the Bluejays and suffered a 0-3 loss.
The score for both the first and second sets was 11-25. In the third set, the Warriors’ score improved, but they still lost, 14-25.
An outstanding performance by junior Nora Herian led the Bluejays. Herian had 20 kills and 2 aces for the whole game.
Senior Addyson Ostermeyer led Crofton with four kills, and senior Jaisie Janssen led with two aces.
Submitted by Nancy Dowling
Bringing a warm smile along with solid work experience, Jaime White has been hired as the new manager of the Crofton Senior Center.
White, who grew up in Yankton, credits her management, cooking and people skills to eight years as manager at the Marina Bar and Grill and six years as a night aide at Autumn Winds senior care. She also acknowledges the influence of her grandmother who was involved with Meals on Wheels.
White moved to Crofton eighteen months ago to be closer to her children Bella and Lola Hetzel and has since been employed at Lewis and Clark Mini Mart.
White will continue to be assisted by Mary Sawatzke with financial duties while Cheri Leader will continue with exercise classes twice each week as well as news updates.
White said that she has a personal goal of getting involved in the Crofton community and, as manager, maintaining the Senior Center as a social hub and making it full again.
Bringing a warm smile along with solid work experience, Jaime White has been hired as the new manager of the Crofton Senior Center.
White, who grew up in Yankton, credits her management, cooking and people skills to eight years as manager at the Marina Bar and Grill and six years as a night aide at Autumn Winds senior care. She also acknowledges the influence of her grandmother who was involved with Meals on Wheels.
White moved to Crofton eighteen months ago to be closer to her children Bella and Lola Hetzel and has since been employed at Lewis and Clark Mini Mart.
White will continue to be assisted by Mary Sawatzke with financial duties while Cheri Leader will continue with exercise classes twice each week as well as news updates.
White said that she has a personal goal of getting involved in the Crofton community and, as manager, maintaining the Senior Center as a social hub and making it full again.
From the City of Crofton
The information below was included in an alert from the City of Crofton this past week.
Questions should be directed to the City offices.
“Water shut off procedure was discussed at the city council meeting the 11th. With the loan on the water main funding coming up all monies owed by the residents needs to be collected.
The policy now says the resident can pay the months bill plus $25 or $50 dollars extra to pay up the arrears. The council says that isn't working and will pass a resolution in October to shut water off if bill is 10 days late.
They will get one notice from the clerk and if the entire bill including the past due, isn't paid by the 20th day the water will be shut off until the entire bill is paid in full and a $100 reconnect fee is paid.
The resident can appeal to the city council but they will still need to pay in full.
The new resolution and discussion will occur at the October Council meeting.
The information below was included in an alert from the City of Crofton this past week.
Questions should be directed to the City offices.
“Water shut off procedure was discussed at the city council meeting the 11th. With the loan on the water main funding coming up all monies owed by the residents needs to be collected.
The policy now says the resident can pay the months bill plus $25 or $50 dollars extra to pay up the arrears. The council says that isn't working and will pass a resolution in October to shut water off if bill is 10 days late.
They will get one notice from the clerk and if the entire bill including the past due, isn't paid by the 20th day the water will be shut off until the entire bill is paid in full and a $100 reconnect fee is paid.
The resident can appeal to the city council but they will still need to pay in full.
The new resolution and discussion will occur at the October Council meeting.
Students and staff at the Crofton Elementary recently finished up a “Penny Drive” to collect funds to help the Flippers Gymnastics in Crofton, who recently lost their building in a fire.
As an elementary school, the donations raised $791.04.
The class that raised the most money was Mr. Connot's third grade class - earning an 'Oreo Cookie Party' in their classroom.
As an elementary school, the donations raised $791.04.
The class that raised the most money was Mr. Connot's third grade class - earning an 'Oreo Cookie Party' in their classroom.
The Crofton CCD/FFY and Confirmation students will be hosting a special, family, candlelight rosary on Wednesday, Oct. 1 for the community.
All are invited to the 8 p.m. event that evening in the St. Rose Church parking lot.
Those attending will be led through the Rosary in prayer. If there is inclement weather, the event will move indoors at the Church.
All are invited to the 8 p.m. event that evening in the St. Rose Church parking lot.
Those attending will be led through the Rosary in prayer. If there is inclement weather, the event will move indoors at the Church.
Glad Tidings Bible Camp was the latest recipient of an “AED” (Automated External Defibrillator) by the Crofton Rescue squad with help from a donation from the family of Anne (Tramp) Fouss.
The AED, and cabinet, was donated in memory of Anne and Patricia Harold a supporter of both the Rescue Squad and Glad Tidings Bible Camp.
Pictured are Micheal Mboob,
Anne's oldest son and camp director Eric "Gil" Kimmons. The camp is approximately nine miles from Crofton and inside the local Fire & Rescue area and they host about 500 guests a year, so having a tool like the AED can be very beneficial in a cardiac emergency.
Other recipients of AEDs in the area have been C.J.'s at the Lake and the Crofton City Auditorium.
The AED, and cabinet, was donated in memory of Anne and Patricia Harold a supporter of both the Rescue Squad and Glad Tidings Bible Camp.
Pictured are Micheal Mboob,
Anne's oldest son and camp director Eric "Gil" Kimmons. The camp is approximately nine miles from Crofton and inside the local Fire & Rescue area and they host about 500 guests a year, so having a tool like the AED can be very beneficial in a cardiac emergency.
Other recipients of AEDs in the area have been C.J.'s at the Lake and the Crofton City Auditorium.
By Cole Miller - CHS journalism
The Crofton Warriors took down the Cedar Catholic Trojans in four sets on Tuesday, September 9.
The Warriors had a slow start losing the first set 20-25. After the first set the Warriors had a huge turnaround winning the next three sets 25-21, 25-16, and 25-17.
Their turnaround was largely due to their defense. “As a team our communication on defense was overall very good,” junior Macy Baker said.
Senior Jaisie Janssen had 14 kills with thirty-six attempts leading the team in kills that game. She also recorded eight digs behind sophomore Emma Kuchta,13, and senior Addyson Ostermeyer, 12.
Ostermeyer also had 12 kills on 31 attempts. She also had an impressive three aces.
The Crofton Warriors took down the Cedar Catholic Trojans in four sets on Tuesday, September 9.
The Warriors had a slow start losing the first set 20-25. After the first set the Warriors had a huge turnaround winning the next three sets 25-21, 25-16, and 25-17.
Their turnaround was largely due to their defense. “As a team our communication on defense was overall very good,” junior Macy Baker said.
Senior Jaisie Janssen had 14 kills with thirty-six attempts leading the team in kills that game. She also recorded eight digs behind sophomore Emma Kuchta,13, and senior Addyson Ostermeyer, 12.
Ostermeyer also had 12 kills on 31 attempts. She also had an impressive three aces.
Gary and Karen Leader grew up six blocks from each other, got married, and moved to their forever home on Harold St. just shy of 38 years ago.
The Leaders have five daughters, four sons-in-law, and 10 grandchildren, with two new additions expected this fall.
Their front porch is adorned with two Adirondack chairs that were made by Karen’s father, Cyril Mauch, and two planter boxes made by their daughter and son-in-law, Michelle and Scott.
For Mother’s Day, Karen’s family gives her oodles of plants to fill the planter boxes and porch area. Gary adds the hanging baskets to complete the peaceful setting.
Karen also brings her house plants outdoors to give them a summer boost.
To the side of their home is a beautiful red maple tree that adds shade for their well-groomed yard.
The Leaders truly enjoy their front porch.
The Leaders have five daughters, four sons-in-law, and 10 grandchildren, with two new additions expected this fall.
Their front porch is adorned with two Adirondack chairs that were made by Karen’s father, Cyril Mauch, and two planter boxes made by their daughter and son-in-law, Michelle and Scott.
For Mother’s Day, Karen’s family gives her oodles of plants to fill the planter boxes and porch area. Gary adds the hanging baskets to complete the peaceful setting.
Karen also brings her house plants outdoors to give them a summer boost.
To the side of their home is a beautiful red maple tree that adds shade for their well-groomed yard.
The Leaders truly enjoy their front porch.
On Wednesday September 10, the St Rose CCD Student honored the Blessed Virgin Mary with singing “Happy Birthday” and with cake after class.
The Catholic Church celebrates the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary on September 8th, which is the feast day for Mary's birthday. The September 8 date is exactly nine months after the Feast of the Immaculate Conception (December 8), a liturgical relationship that serves to highlight the interconnected mysteries of Mary's life.
The Catholic Church celebrates the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary on September 8th, which is the feast day for Mary's birthday. The September 8 date is exactly nine months after the Feast of the Immaculate Conception (December 8), a liturgical relationship that serves to highlight the interconnected mysteries of Mary's life.
Jim Wortmann of Crofton was named this year’s winner of the
American Legion Post #128 M1 rifle. Thank You to Upper Missouri
Trading Post for handling the paperwork, and to all who
support the American Legion.
American Legion Post #128 M1 rifle. Thank You to Upper Missouri
Trading Post for handling the paperwork, and to all who
support the American Legion.
By: Peyton Berger - CCS Journalism
Senior Alexa Suing has been competing for the Crofton golf team over the past couple of weeks.
On Friday, August 29, she finished in seventh place with a score of 95 at the Wayne Golf Invite. Just a few days later on Thursday, September 4, she improved her placing, finishing sixth with a score of 98 at the West Holt Golf Meet.
Suing admitted she felt a little nervous, as she does at every meet, “This latest (at West Holt meet) really didn’t go very well compared to the others,” Suing said. “It was definitely hard to keep a good mentality due to the challenges.”
Suing’s next golf meet will be Saturday, September 13 at 9 a.m. at the Pierce Golf Course.
Senior Alexa Suing has been competing for the Crofton golf team over the past couple of weeks.
On Friday, August 29, she finished in seventh place with a score of 95 at the Wayne Golf Invite. Just a few days later on Thursday, September 4, she improved her placing, finishing sixth with a score of 98 at the West Holt Golf Meet.
Suing admitted she felt a little nervous, as she does at every meet, “This latest (at West Holt meet) really didn’t go very well compared to the others,” Suing said. “It was definitely hard to keep a good mentality due to the challenges.”
Suing’s next golf meet will be Saturday, September 13 at 9 a.m. at the Pierce Golf Course.
LEFT: Niobrara State Park is in the process of constructing two new yurts to add to lodging options at the park. One of the yurts is nearly completed, and the second one is still under construction. The yurts are located near the buffalo cookout pavilion.
RIGHT: New playground equipment has just been installed at the park’s campground this summer.
Niobrara Tribune photos
RIGHT: New playground equipment has just been installed at the park’s campground this summer.
Niobrara Tribune photos
The Knox County Board of Supervisors has placed Knox County Attorney Hanna Knox Jensen on suspension without pay for her position for one year, eliminated the position of Deputy County Attorney and discharged Chief Deputy Dan Henery and 911 Coordinator Heather Kienow via administrative action on August 27.
The action is immediate, and in a response to findings from a year-long investigation by Special Counsel into "courthouse security" that indicated closed session had been unknowingly listened to in a second microphone that had been recently installed.
A full report will be listed on the Knox County website and details will appear in this week's news.
The action is immediate, and in a response to findings from a year-long investigation by Special Counsel into "courthouse security" that indicated closed session had been unknowingly listened to in a second microphone that had been recently installed.
A full report will be listed on the Knox County website and details will appear in this week's news.
Do you have a child in grades 3rd-8th who loves to sing?
This fall, the Yankton Children’s Choir and the Bucks & Gazelles Youth Singers are merging to create a vocal skills development program for unchanged voices under the direction of Angela Larson and Kacie Bray.
Registration is now open for the fall session, which begins on September 7th and consists of ten rehearsals and two performances.
Rehearsals will be on Sunday afternoons from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. in the Yankton High School Choir Room. There are no auditions, and a fee of for the fall term will be collected at the time of registration.
Register children at www.cityofyankton.org and search “online registration”. Direct all questions to Angela Larson at angela.k.larson@k12.sd.us.
This fall, the Yankton Children’s Choir and the Bucks & Gazelles Youth Singers are merging to create a vocal skills development program for unchanged voices under the direction of Angela Larson and Kacie Bray.
Registration is now open for the fall session, which begins on September 7th and consists of ten rehearsals and two performances.
Rehearsals will be on Sunday afternoons from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. in the Yankton High School Choir Room. There are no auditions, and a fee of for the fall term will be collected at the time of registration.
Register children at www.cityofyankton.org and search “online registration”. Direct all questions to Angela Larson at angela.k.larson@k12.sd.us.
The 2025-26 St. Rose of Lima Catholic School staff includes, front row: Mrs. Erin Foxhoven (Administrative Assistant ), Mrs. Donna Arens (7/8 homeroom, 5-8 English/Reading), Mrs. Krista Heithold (4th grade), Ms. Cheyenne Anderson (preschool para), Mrs. Ginger Schieffer (6th homeroom, 5-8 Religion/History). Back row: Mrs. Laura Morrison (Preschool and 1-6 PE), Mrs. Kristi Steffen (2nd grade), Mrs. Cindy Petersen (3rd grade), Ms. Shannon McDonald (5th homeroom, 5-8 Math/Science), Mrs. Jennifer Fiscus (Principal and 1st grade), Mrs. Linda Jackson (Nurse), Mrs. Tanya Hacecky (5-8 paraprofessional). Photo from St. Rose social media
The Crofton Community Club was represented by Joel, Eli and
Lanna Tramp from Sweet Treat Bouquets and More, and handed
out freeze pops to students and siblings who attended the
Crofton Community Schools and St. Rose open houses on Monday.
Photo from the Club social media.
Lanna Tramp from Sweet Treat Bouquets and More, and handed
out freeze pops to students and siblings who attended the
Crofton Community Schools and St. Rose open houses on Monday.
Photo from the Club social media.
Knox County youth compete at the 4-H Talent Contest. The event was held July 24th at First Trinity Lutheran Church with six participates performing. This event is designed to provide youth with the opportunity to showcase their talents in vocal, instrumental and dance. In the Instrumental contest receiving Grand Champion for the Senior Division was Peyton Bratetic, and in the Intermediate Division, Isaac Steffen. Also participating in the Clover Kid Division was Ethan Kronberg. In the Vocal contest receiving Grand Champion in the Senior Division was Morgan Stevens, Intermediate Division was Emma Sonnichsen and in the Beginning Division Grace Steffen received a blue. Grace Steffen was the Grand Champion in the Beginning Division with her comedy performance. To end the evening all participants and guests were treated to ice cream!
The Crofton Senior Center will once again be sponsoring the Crofton City Wide Rummage Sales to be held in conjunction with the car show.
The staff expect large crowds in town that day. Stores will have extra specials and deals also.
There will also be food served up at the South City Park during the car show.
“See you in town August 21, 22 and 23.”
The staff expect large crowds in town that day. Stores will have extra specials and deals also.
There will also be food served up at the South City Park during the car show.
“See you in town August 21, 22 and 23.”
Repairs continue at St. Rose Church. Repair crews have been hard at work, avoiding the rain and removing the dome atop St. Rose’s steeple. The dome was removed because of long-term moisture and leakage problems that were entering the church. The team desires to transport the dome downward to the rectory grounds as a permanent fixture as a memorial for the area people. A new leak-proof “steeple” will be erected. The top area had been successfully removed as of last week as shown in nearby pictures.
