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Juniors head to zone
It has been about six weeks since Marysville Post 163’s Junior Legion baseball team last saw Clay Center. That result was an 8-7 win and a 9-2 loss. Marysville went on a 15-4 run since then that culminated in a sweep Friday over visiting Doniphan County, 14-0, 10-0. The wins followed a 7-1 win on July 3 over Tri-County.
Kenneth Graves
Kenneth Graves, 60, of Salina passed away July 6, 2024 at the Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. Kenneth was born April 28, 1964 the son of Eldon and Naomi Graves in Junction City, Kansas. Kenneth grew up in Abilene and graduated from Abilene High School. Kenneth owned his own construction...
JC Breakfast Optimist Club donates to Big Brothers/Big Sisters
On July 10 Michelle Sink, Area Director of Big Brothers/Big Sisters, told the JC Breakfast Optimist Club members about Big Brothers/Big Sisters. Michelle stated that her “area covers the counties of Riley, Pottawatomie, Geary and some identified cities outside of those counties. Big Brothers/Big Sisters is a one-to-one mentor program in which caring adults work with youth who face adversity in their lives. Support, attending school events, spending time with and showing up for kids is important. Youth ages 5-18 are matched with an adult through a process.
Speaking Truth: I Will Never Forgive Him!
Clay Center, Kansas – “I will never forgive him!” Have you ever said that about someone who deeply hurt you? When someone lies, abuses or uses you – it hurts. It causes emotional injuries that swell up into resentment, anger or bitterness. And what the person has done, makes them a “debtor”. Meaning, because of what they have done, they owe you something to try and make things right.
Home Country: Lying snakes
When Windy Wilson joined us for coffee down at the Mule Barn coffee shop, we smiled. Windy doesn’t show up for too many of the b.s. coordinations and we think it’s because he doesn’t like the competition. “You boys seen that sun this mornin’?”
Gerald Johnson to Face-Off with Dawn Wolf for Open 107th District Kansas House Seat
Next month, Gerald Johnson of Glasco and Dawn Wolf of Bennington will face off in the Republican primary for the 107th District, which includes Mitchell and Ottawa Counties, along with portions of Cloud and Saline Counties. The candidates are vying for the open seat after current Representative Susan Concannon, a...
Fort Riley street being named for 1st ID pilot who received Medal of Honor
A Vietnam War veteran told his story of being rescued by a pilot who disobeyed orders and received the Medal of Honor last year as part of this year’s Remembrance Ceremony following the Freedom Fest Parade. A street on Fort Riley will be named after this soldier as another way to honor him.
MATSON | While they’re still here, don’t take soldiers for granted
The Manhattan to Fort Riley commute is fueled by testosterone. It has also given me a clearer sense of the military mindset and forced me to think deeper about systems and culture. The result is an uptick in my appreciation and admiration for American soldiers. The Scenic Drive roundabout shoots...
Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairer Job in Fort Riley, Kansas – Department of the Army
The United States government is a massive employer, and is always looking for qualified candidates to fill a wide variety of open employment positions in locations across the country. Below you’ll find a Qualification Summary for an active, open job listing from the Department of the Army. The opening is for a Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairer in Fort Riley, Kansas Feel free to browse this and any other job listings and reach out to us with any questions!
Design, artist chosen for new Abilene mural
The Eisenhower Foundation chose a mural design submitted by Ben Tegtmeier, of Eudora for a new piece of public art, which will be painted on the Bert & Wetta Sales Inc. silo. “Our selection committee had a difficult decision, as we had many great submissions,” said Meredith Sleichter, Eisenhower Foundation executive director. “Kansans love Ike, and this was evident in the quality designs ...
Best Summer Ever For Abilene Railroad
The Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad is experiencing its best summer in the organization’s 31 year history. According to the organization, as of the conclusion of the long Independence Day weekend the railroad has hauled 6,233 passengers so far this year, compared to just over 3,000 a year ago at this time, and 1,500 for the same period in 2022. They have drawn passengers from five countries, 37 states, and 246 Kansas communities.
Summer Movies at Broadway Plaza Continue This Week with Ferdinand
Free movies at the Broadway Plaza in downtown Concordia continue this summer with a screening of "Ferdinand" on Thursday, July 11th. Ferdinand is a young bull who escapes from a training camp in rural Spain after his father never returns from a showdown with a matador. Adopted by a girl who lives on a farm, Ferdinand's peaceful existence comes crashing down when the authorities return him to his former captors. With help from a wisecracking goat and three hedgehogs, the giant but gentle bovine must find a way to break free before he squares off against El Primero, the famous bullfighter who never loses.
Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad is proving to be popular
The Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad is experiencing its best summer in the organization’s 31 year history. At the conclusion of the long Independence Day weekend, the A&SV has hauled 6,233 passengers so far this year, compared to just over 3,000 a year ago at this time, and 1,500 for the same period in 2022. The A&SV has drawn passengers from five countries, 37 states, and 246 Kansas communities. The passenger totals reflect ridership on A&SV excursion, dinner, and charter trains. “We’ve been overwhelmed,” said A&SV President Ross Boelling, citing increased marketing efforts and an ambitious 2024 schedule that featured running more trains than in previous seasons as reasons for the uptick in passenger totals.
Anita L. Ouellette
Anita L. Ouellette was born on June 9, 1949, in Concordia, Kansas to Norman and Jean (Beauregard) LeDuc. She passed from this life on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, Kansas at the age of 75. Anita graduated from Clyde High School in the class of...
Vonda E. Pumarlo
Vonda E. Pumarlo, age 80, formerly of Burr Oak, KS and Concordia, KS passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at Mitchell County Hospital, Beloit, KS. She was born on August 16, 1943 on the family farm in Mahaska, KS to C. “Mike” Marvin & Luella Maye (Smith) Hauschel.
Donna Bonneau
Donna Darlene (Longbine) Bonneau, 54, of Abilene, Kansas went to be with the Lord on Friday,…
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