Panic buying across the country has resulted in a problem keeping shelves stocked at grocery stores. This recent photo at Ken’s Food Fair in Britton shows a bare shelf usually occupied by milk choices. (Sarah Grupe Photo)
Cases of the coronavirus outbreak continue to ramp up in South Dakota and across the country, resulting in additional changes for Marshall County area residents.
Lennox High School senior MadelineLoewe, granddaughter of Russ and Kathy Buisker of Britton, has been accepted into the U.S. Naval Academy.
(Editor’s Note: Madeline is the granddaughter of Russ and Kathy Buisker of Britton.)
Life has changed for area residents in the past week.
It is yet to be determined how the novel coronavirus will affect the Marshall County region, but whatever lies ahead, the Marshall County Healthcare Center (MCHC) is prepared.
Community Forester Jon Livermore of Watertown spoke to 34 Britton residents about the emerald ash borer at a community meeting on Thursday. The city has begun cutting ash trees as a proactive step in preparing for the pest.
Britton residents are watching the war begin, but it’s one that city officials know they can’t win.
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