OACOMA

Mitchell, Oacoma get Healthy S.D. trail signs

The cities of Mitchell and Oacoma will be among 13 communities to soon receive new signs and markers for their recreational trails.
The new signs from the Healthy South Dakota initiative will perform the dual job of promoting physical activity and the use of local trails.

By Staff reports , September 30, 2010

I-90 construction work to begin near Oacoma

Monday, concrete removal and bridge repair work will begin in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 90 from mile marker 257 to mile marker 260 near Oacoma.

By Staff reports , August 25, 2010

Officials hope residents use area recreation trail

Lyman County is working to place trail markers on the new Roland Dolly Memorial Recreation Trail from Highway 16 to Cedar Shore Resort along the Missouri River. The county has ordered a roughly $1,500 black marker with gold lettering and is applying for a free trail marker through the state Health Department’s Healthy South Dakota Program, County Auditor Pam Michalek said.

By Melanie Brandert , July 12, 2010

Richard Pearson, Oacoma

Richard John Pearson, 50, Oacoma, died Wednesday, June 30, 2010, at Sanford Mid Dakota Medical Center, Chamberlain.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Zion Lutheran Church, Chamberlain. Burial will be in Swedish Lutheran Cemetery, Ola. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday with a 7 p.m. prayer service at Hickey Funeral Chapel, Chamberlain.

July 02, 2010

River City Racin' canceled due to flood conditions

The Pepsi Racing Power Cup Challenge presented by River City Racin’ scheduled for Saturday and Sunday in Chamberlain-Oacoma has been canceled due to unexpected floodwaters, according to a news release. Plans are under way for the event in 2011.

June 15, 2010

Attempt arises to nix funds for study on Missouri River

The head of the Missouri River Association of States and Tribes hopes a letter composed by Missouri lawmakers urging Congress to halt funding for a study about the Missouri River will not affect the project.
“We think there’s sufficient support, and some key people are backing the study,” said David Pope, the association’s executive director. “I think there’s a very strong chance that it will be funded this year, but you never know until Congress acts for sure.”

By Austin Kaus , May 07, 2010

Oacoma resort to host ‘Ladies Great Escape’

OACOMA — The fifth annual Ladies Great Escape is set for Friday and Saturday at the Cedar Shore Resort in Oacoma.
Friday night tickets are $10 in advance. Saturday tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door. The Ladies Night Out ticket packages are $119.95 and include a Friday night stay for two, two tickets to the pajama party and two tickets for Saturday’s events. The Ladies Escape Packages are $159.95 and include Friday and Saturday night stays for two, two tickets to the pajama party and two tickets for Saturday’s events. To order tickets, call 734-6376.

March 25, 2010

Tourists knew Al's, but locals knew Al

My friend and former sports-writing boss, John Egan, once wrote that if South Dakota has a blue belt across its middle, Al’s Oasis is the buckle.

By Terry Woster , March 20, 2010

Alfred Mueller, Oacoma

Alfred A. Mueller, 90, Oacoma, died Thursday, March 11, 2010, at his residence. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Zion Lutheran Church, Chamberlain. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Chamberlain. Visitation will be from 1 to 7 p.m. Monday at the church, followed by a 7 p.m. prayer service. Arrangements are under the direction of Hickey-Wevik Funeral Home, Chamberlain.

March 13, 2010

Alfred Mueller, Oacoma

Alfred A. Mueller, 90, Oacoma, died Thursday, March 11, 2010, at Regency Retirement Assisted Living, Chamberlain. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Zion Lutheran Church, Chamberlain.

March 12, 2010

Second-generation owner of Al's Oasis dies at 90

OACOMA — Melissa Haskins remembers when she was young, entering the dining room at Al’s Oasis. More often then not, Al Mueller was there, enjoying a meal. “I remember always watching him eating in the restaurant,” said Haskins, 25, now the president of the Chamberlain-Oacoma Area Chamber of Commerce board of directors. “He would always greet you. In a sense, he was his own little celebrity.”

By Austin Kaus , March 12, 2010

John Christensen, Oacoma

John E. Christensen, 86, Oacoma, died Friday, March 5, 2010, in a vehicle accident near Pukwana.

March 08, 2010

John Christensen, Oacoma

John E. Christensen, 86, Oacoma, died Friday, March 2010, at Pukwana.

March 06, 2010

Oacama man dies in one vehicle rollover

CHAMBERLAIN — An Oacoma man died Friday after losing control of his vehicle on Interstate 90 near Chamberlain.
The South Dakota Highway Patrol reports that John Christensen, 86, was traveling east on Interstate 90 Friday morning when his 1985 Ford pickup entered the median and rolled over at 7:15 a.m.

March 06, 2010

Donald Schulte, Oacoma

Donald Schulte, 83, Oacoma, died Feb. 26, 2010, at the Michael J. Fitzmaurice State Veterans home in Hot Springs.

March 01, 2010