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Ralph Morton, Jr.
Ralph V. Morton, Jr. born on March 21, 1931 in Kansas City, MO passed away peacefully on July 7, 2024 with loved ones by his side. Ralph spent the majority of his life in Abilene, KS. After attending Abilene high school, he joined the United States Naval Service and served during the Korean war.
Charolette K. Deneault
Charolette K. Deneault, age 75, of Concordia, KS, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at her home in Concordia, KS. She was born on June 29, 1949 in Red Cloud, NE to Kenneth J. & Mildred L. (Fielder) Smith. She married Dale Deneault I, on November 12, 1966 in...
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.
Clay Center Public Utilities Commission Whistle Sounds Four Times a Day For Nearly 100 Years
Since the 1930s, the Clay Center Public Utilities Commission has sounded a large whistle from their generation building and has continued to do so for nearly 100 years. The whistle sounds at 7 a.m., noon, 1 p.m., and 6 p.m. to signal the beginning, lunch period, and end of each workday. CCPUC said the whistle also used to serve as a tornado warning signal before the days of tornado sirens.
Dance Company Celebrates 20 Years
This past season the Dance Company of Clay Center, Concordia, and Beloit celebrated 20 years of dance training for children aged 3 and up. Jolie Kasper, Dance Company Owner, said it was fun to look back to remember the special memories. Kasper said it is special to see alumni and...
College Packing: What to Bring & What to Leave at Home
Packing for a new school year at college – whether it’s your first or fourth year – can be an ordeal. There are often questions of what you can really fit in the car, or the new dorm, or the apartment. Considering what chores you will need to do, how much cooking your meal plan might require of you, and whether you have room for a TV or a couch can all add items to your packing list. Sometimes, it comes down to making tough decisions of “what to pack” and “what not to pack.” While incoming freshman may find this list helpful during their first time packing for college, students of any age can use it to remind themselves what they’ll definitely need to bring – or definitely won’t need to bring!
Grand Opening Scheduled for CCC Technical Education and Innovation Center
Cloud County Community College will celebrate the grand opening of its new Technical Education and Innovation Center on Friday, August 2nd. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. at the Tech Center which is located at 120 East College Drive in Concordia. The public is invited to attend. Tours will be offered from 1:30-3 p.m.
CCFD responds to minor fire at McKinley Apts.
At 11:47 a.m. on July 3, the Clay Center Fire Department responded to a fire at 731 Crawford St., McKinley Apartments, for a report of smoke coming from a utility closet in Apartment 2E. Upon arrival, firefighters found light smoke in the apartment. Resident informed firefighter that the smoke was...
Wakefield Council agrees to exceed revenue neutral rate
The Wakefield City Council agreed at their meeting last week to exceed the revenue neutral rate so it could budget for an increase requested by the Wakefield Library Board and other possible increases. The Library Board asked for an increase of $7,400 – equivalent to almost 1 mill. One mill...
107th District Candidate Dawn Wolf Receives Endorsements from Kansas Farm Bureau’s VOTE FBF, Kansas Chamber PAC
Kansas Farm Bureau's (KFB) Voters Organized To Elect Farm Bureau Friends (VOTE FBF) political action committee recently announced its endorsements for Kansas Senate and House elections. Since 1993, VOTE FBF has endorsed and supported candidates who support KFB policy and understand the needs of Kansas agriculture. The 10-member VOTE FBF...
Chaos Fastpitch softball ends summer season 27-6-2
The 18U travel softball team, Chaos Fastpitch, based out of Milford, had a successful 2024 season. Their team members are from Milford, Manhattan, Junction City, Abilene, Chapman, Wakefield and Clay Center. “This has been an incredible season for them, but their main accomplishment was winning the USSSA 18B KS/MO State...
Clay Co. General Transportation now offers rides in Wakefield
On July 1, Clay County General Public Transportation began providing service to the Wakefield area, with Jason Hornbaker ats he driver. Rides are available for all ages and are accessible for walkers and wheelchairs. The service operates Monday to Friday, with a rate of $2 for same-day bookings and $1...
Clay Center Pizza Hut closes
As of July 7, there was a sign posted on the Pizza Hut in Clay Center, 638 W. Crawford, that stated they are closed permanently. “Closing a business and leaving a community is a very difficult decision yet one that at times must happen,” said Renee Standiford, marketing director with Tetra Management of Wichita, a franchisee of Pizza Hut. “We are thankful for our customers and team members who were part of our Pizza Hut business.”
Clay Center City Council approves tax credits for floundering trailer park
Last week, the Clay Center City Council gave the nod for a developer trying to develop the Country Gardens Trailer Park to seek tax credits through the Kansas Housing Authority on the project. When asked if her plan was to build more trailer houses, Penni Zelinkoff told the council that...
Marvin "Ray" Darling
Marvin “Ray” Darling, 87, passed away Monday evening on July 8th, 2024 at Village Manor in Abilene, Kansas. He was born on July 20th, 1936 in Abilene, Kansas to Marshall Vernon Darling and Dora (Sexton) Darling. Ray was a lifetime resident of Abilene, Kansas and graduated from Abilene...
Vonda Pumarlo
Vonda E. Pumarlo, age 80, formerly of Burr Oak, Kansas and Concordia, Kansas died on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at Mitchell County Hospital, Beloit, Kansas. She was born on Aug. 16, 1943, on the family farm near Mahaska, Kansas, to C. "Mike" Marvin and Luella Maye (Smith) Hauschel. She graduated...
Raymond Kelsey Brown
Raymond Kelsey Brown was born November 6, 1935, at his home in New Cambria, KS. He was the oldest of three children to George Kelsey and Mabel Josephine (Gruber) Brown. He passed away in Salina, KS on July 6th, 2024, at the age of 88. Raymond grew up in New...
SOPHI KNOWS Febreeze isn’t the only solution for odors
Welcome to Sophi Knows. Seems we are almost to the hotter part of this time of year. Water your lawn, keep your animals inside and drink plenty of water. Never forget the delivery people, whether it is UPS, FEDEX or the Post Office,they need water too!!. Dear Sophi: I have...
Cancer Fund Helps Rodeo Fan
The rodeo that Jean Book has been going to since she was a kid is now helping her, in a round-about way. When the Abilene resident was diagnosed with cancer in 2019, she received help from the Elsie Brooks Memorial Cancer Fund of Dickinson County. The fund, created in 1991,...
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