Tyndall scored three runs on three walks in the first inning and that was enough to get the job done against the Freeman/Marion Sticks in the second round of the Region 4 VFW 16U Tournament in Freeman Wednesday afternoon. The Sticks got one back in both the fourth and the seventh innings and had the bases loaded in the top of the seventh, but came up short, falling 3-2.

Tyndall scored three runs on three walks in the first inning and that was enough to get the job done against the Freeman/Marion Sticks in the second round of the Region 4 VFW 16U Tournament in Freeman Wednesday afternoon. The Sticks got one back in both the fourth and the seventh innings and had the bases loaded in the top of the seventh, but came up short, falling 3-2.

This shows the layout for the 2023 South Dakota Chislic Festival that is returning to Freeman this Saturday. For reference, the Freeman Academy campus is not shown but located directly above the image area. The star next to the parking area identifies the main entrance. The fifth celebration of the state's official nosh runs from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

The Swiss Choral Society has announced its concert for the fall of 2023 with a performance of Brahms' “A German Requiem” or “Ein Deutsches Requiem.” The work will be performed in English with piano accompaniment and soloists. Peter Tuff, who had the leading male role in the Schmeckfest production of “State Fair,” will be featured as the baritone soloist. 

Two Tyndall runs in the third inning made the difference in Tuesday evening’s Region 4B battle against Scotland/Menno as the Bon Homme-county squad came away with a 2-0 win over the Trappers. Scotland/Menno will play in an elimination game Wednesday at 5 p.m. against the winner of Tuesday’s second game between Parker and Salem.

Two Tyndall runs in the third inning made the difference in Tuesday evening’s Region 4B battle against Scotland/Menno as the Bon Homme-county squad came away with a 2-0 win over the Trappers. Scotland/Menno will play in an elimination game Wednesday at 5 p.m. against the winner of Tuesday’s second game between Parker and Salem.

The gazebo that accents the Freeman Prairie Arboretum is pictured through a pair of birch trees near the interpretive center on a sunny Tuesday morning. The arboretum was quiet early this week but will be a popular spot in a matter of days as the 2023 South Dakota Chislic Festival unfolds on Saturday. Watch this week's Courier for all you need know about this year's popular event.

Amateur baseball teams from both Menno and Freeman can both advance to the state tournament with wins Thursday night, July 27, in Crofton, Neb.

The 16U Sticks took their first step toward a state tournament berth with an 11-1 win over Parker in the first round of the Class B Region 4 Tournament in Freeman Monday evening, July 24. The Freeman/Marion ballclub took a 2-1 lead in the second inning and led 4-1 after three before blowing the game open with a seven-run fifth inning to end the contest early via the 10-run mercy rule.

Merchants State Bank Field in Freeman will be alive with activity each of the next four nights as the VFW 16U Region 4B tournament comes to town. Action begins at 5 p.m. with Tyndall facing Salem followed by Freeman/Marion taking on Parker. Games continue at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tuesday, 3 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Wednesday at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. (if necessary) on Thursday. In addition to the four teams playing Monday night, Region 4B includes Scotland/Menno, which will play its first game at 5 p.m. Tuesday.