Josh Lewis

Tension between Three Rivers and residents over land ownership came to a head last week when a perceived threat on social media led the town to hold its November meeting virtually.

In the year since Tyson MacDonald’s death, his family has dealt with unimaginable agony. Each day they celebrate the 17-year-old’s zest for life and easy-going manner. But they are also angry with a justice system which they believe has diminished his death.

Souris pickleball players were one of the local community groups who joined in the festivities at the 2023 Souris Christmas parade. Graphic file photo

Inclusions East has been transformational for many people with intellectual disabilities, and for the last 17 years, Nancy Anderson has been at the heart of that service.

The Lions basketball team picked up their first win of the season on Saturday night over Mitchell 64-50. Salem’s defense frustrated the Bluejackets all night and allowed them to pull away late to get the win.

The rough skid for the Lady Lions continued on Friday night when Corydon came to town. Salem hung tough as long as they could, but turnovers in the second half allowed the Panthers to pull away for the 65-26 win.

Many of us were told some variation of “do your best and that’s enough” growing up.

West Washington beat Salem for the second time this season in the opening round of the Holiday Tournament 39-32. West Washington jumped ahead 8-0 after Silas Batt knocked down two free throws. Salem finally got on the board with a basket from Kaiden Romero-Hembree before another basket from Holden Russell made it a 10-2 Senator lead.

The Lions got the better of Eastern in the consolation game of the Holiday Tournament on Saturday night. The Lions overcame a sluggish fourth quarter thanks to a corner three from Braxton Dean with just a few seconds left to give the Lions the 49-46 win and their third win in the last four games.

All Tourney team from left to right: Silas Batt, Tristan Brown, Wyatt Jones, Judd Missi, Braxton Dean, Kaleb Bongibault