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Centre student wins state poster contest

LOST SPRINGS — Anna Godinez Vinduska was honored as the state winner of the Kansas Arbor Day poster contest during a special ceremony last Tuesday at the Centre Schools. As a fifth grader last year, she created a poster using the theme “We all need...

Briggs signs with Iowa State

Chapman High School senior Taylor Briggs recently signed a letter of intent with the Iowa State Cyclones cross country /track and field team. Briggs capped off an outstanding high school season by winning her fourth consecutive 4A State Championship...

Auxiliary provides gifts to veterans

Members of the Carey R. McClaren Post No. 12 of the American Legion Auxiliary in Herington gathered recently to prepare gift baskets for veterans residing at The Legacy of Herington. A variety of personal hygiene items and socks were included in the...

Groundbreaking Ceremony at Chapman Lift Station Project

CHAPMAN - The City of Chapman Mayor Howard Battishill, City Council members Tim Jury, Jim Bell, Dana Gaither, Christy Loy, and Rick Johnson, City Administrator John Dudte, Kaw Valley Engineering representatives Randy Purdue and Leon Osborne, and...

Groundbreaking for Chapman Lift Station this week

The City of Chapman will hold a groudbreaking on Thursday, November 12 at 5 p.m. to begin the long awated Lift Station project near the City Pool Park. (Courtesy Photo) To read more please log in or subscribe to the digital edition https://...

First Baptist Church of Herington Grand Opening

The First Baptist Church of Herington welcomes the community to a Grand Opening Celebration Service. On Sunday, Dec. 6, the church will hold services at the new location, 201 E. Hawley Street. Worship will begin at 10:30 a.m., followed by an Open...

News

FBI involved in Herington clinic inquiry

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has contacted the Herington Police Department regarding a telephone call Nov. 18 to the Herington Area Rural Health Clinic in which a vague threat was conveyed.

By : J.r. Sparke

New HPD chief takes office

John Matula, left, is administered the oath of office as Herington’s chief of police by City Clerk Megan Lawrenz during a Nov. 17 City Commission meeting.

4-H Achievement Banquet will be different in 2020

ABILENE — Dickinson County 4-H families and alumni have a standing engagement on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, the date of the Dickinson County 4-H Achievement Banquet.

By Jill Martinson

Opinion

There’s a Mystery “Down on the Farm”

As a youngster, I loved reading Nancy Drew, the Hardy boys and other mystery stories. I still love reading mysteries, one of my favorite genres.

By Susan Mueller

Chamber Chatter

Hello Neighbors!

By : Lauren Spelts

Pastor’s Corner

Have you laughed today? I read and answer the question every night as I prepare for bed. It is one of several inquiries on my healthy lifestyle app connected to the pedometer I wear.

By : Pastor Connie D. Wooldridge

Sports

Area 6-7-8 grade Basketball games

BOYS

Nov. 11

Rural Vista A def. Marion A, 42-29

RV scoring—Riedy 10, Sandford 10, Eskeldson 8, Wittekind 4, Hoff 4, Parker 2, Tate 2, Mein 2. Totals: 15-10-10.

Top players named

Athletes from the area were included on the Kansas Volleyball Association list of 2020 All-State Teams.

Wheat State League honors announced

Several volleyball players attending are high schools were recently awarded all-league honors in the Wheat State League.

By : Susan Mueller

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