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Motorist Hurt after Striking Guardrail
A Missouri woman was transported to the hospital after her car hit a bridge guardrail on I-70. Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan tells KSAL News that 60-year-old Patricia Rose of Florissant, MO was driving eastbound near the Solomon rest stop when another eastbound vehicle approached her 2023 Nissan Altima in the right lane.
These Cities Are the Top Choices for Renters Right Now
Minneapolis is the top choice for renters in today's housing market. Elevated home prices and an ongoing inventory shortage have caused many households to rent instead of purchasing a home. With this in mind, apartment tracking platform RentCafe rounded up the most popular renter markets in the first half of 2024. In general, the list shows a trend toward more affordable cities, with Minneapolis in the top spot, followed by Overland Park, Kan.
Abilene Rodeo sports new “Lumber House Loft”
Abilene, Kan. (July 15, 2024) – A new addition has been built at the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo arena in Abilene, Kansas. Elevated seating, called the Lumber House Loft, has been constructed above the roping chutes at the north end of the arena. Standing twelve feet high, the structure...
Joan Marshall
A Celebration of Life Service for Joan Marshall, age 89, who passed away on July 5th, 2024, will be held on Saturday, July 20th, 2024 at the First Southern Baptist Church, 1400 N. Mulberry Street, Abilene, KS (just north of the Abilene High School). There will be a visitation at 9:30 am followed by the Celebration of Life at 10:30 am, with Pastor Dave Parker officiating. Joan passed away peacefully at Village Manor Nursing Home.
Scouts BSA Girls Troop 254g Take First Group Camping Trip
Seven Scouts and three Leaders of Clay Center’s Scouts BSA Girls Troop 254g took a camping trip to the Dane G. Hansen Scout Reservation in Kirwin, Ks from June 16 to June 22. The trip was one of the first outings of Troop 254g, which held its first meetings...
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 High School in 1954.
The Best Small Towns in Kansas to Chill Out In 2024
Kansas sits on the southern end of the American Mid-West and at the eastern edge of the great prairies. With major metropolitan areas like Kansas City, Topeka, and Witchita, and a good selection of national and state historic sites and parks, there is much to do in this often overshadowed state. However, what better way to see and learn about the Sunflower State than in its more rural areas, where the charm of the people who call this place home really shines through? Uncover seven of the best small towns to chill out during a trip through Kansas in 2024.
Cloud County Resource Center Accepting Applications for School Supplies Program
The Cloud County Resource Center in Concordia is currently accepting applications for their annual School Supplies Program. This program is designed for children in Kindergarten through 12th grades in Cloud County to provide them with necessary school supplies, alleviate this financial stress for families, and allow kids to start the school year off right.
JAMES McKALE
James Lee “Jim” McKale, 81, of Abilene, Kan., died Sunday, June 30, 2024 at Memorial Hospital- Abilene, Kan. He was born on Dec. 10, 1942 in Clay Center, Kan., the son of Dale and Nadine (Faulkner) McKale. Jim was raised in the Longford, Kan., community where he graduated from Longford High School in 1960. He continued his education at Hutchinson Community College in Hutchinson, Kan., followed by barber school in Wichita, Kan.
US Post Office is killing small businesses like ours
Let me start off by staying this isn’t the case with every Post Office location. We have an exemplary relationship with the Clay Center Post Office, who goes above and beyond to make sure the paper goes out and gets to our readers as soon as possible. They are an example of what Post Offices around the nation should be doing. We don’t have that kind of relationship with the Junction City Post Office, unfortunately.
17-Year-Old Ashlynn Alderson of Delphos Crowned 2024 North Central Kansas Saddle Club Rodeo Queen
Delphos resident Ashlynn Alderson was named the North Central Kansas Saddle Club Rodeo Queen at the 71st Annual NCK Saddle Club Rodeo in Concordia on Friday, July 12th. Alderson told KNCK News she was stunned to hear her name called as this year's winner. Audio file. The yearly NCK Saddle...
Andrew Odell
Andrew "Andy" Odell, 90 of Abilene passed away July 13, 2024. He was born June 9, 1934 in Oakland, California, the son of Harry Clay Odell and Myrtle Margaret (Miller) Odell, Piva. He enlisted in the United States of America Air Force May 13, 1953 and was honorably discharged May 12, 1957. On June 30, 1956 he was united in marriage to Norma Forgue at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Zurich, Kansas. Andy worked as an Auto Mechanic at Gagelman-Vincent Motor Company, Plainville, Kansas, Peterson Pontiac, and Gus Reed Auto Service, Salina, Kansas. Andy attended Kansas Technical Institute, Salina, Kansas. Andy worked as an Engineer for Wilson Company Engineering in Salina, Kansas and ABB & Combustion Engineering in Abilene, Kansas. After Retirement Andy directed tours for Village Tours in Yoder, Kansas. Owned & operated Odell Shoe and Boot repair in Abilene, Kansas, and spent time building an flying radio controlled airplanes. Andy is survived by his loving wife Norma. Daughters; Shannon Lawrence and husband Jeff, Carolyn Odell, Son; Troy Odell and wife Deb. Grandchildren: Kurt Lawrence (Angelina); Kris Lawrence; Aaron Odell; Troy Odell Jr; Priscilla Schultz (Jay). Great-Grandchildren; Mary Galvan (Juan), Sophia Schultz, Abigail Schulz and Madeline Schultz. Great-Great Grandchildren: Leah and Jr Galvan. His brother, Donald Odell, Nieces, Lisa Vix (Scott); Sylvia Straus, Nephew, Thomas Odell, Great-nieces, Stacey Strauss, Tiffany Strauss; Great-nephews Brian Vix; Shane York. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry Clay Odell and Myrtle Margaret (Miller) Piva; brother, Norman Odell; sister-in-laws, Elaine Odell, Maier; Donna Odell; Niece, Bonnie York. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Solomon. Burial will follow at the Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Rosary will be recited at 6:30 P.M., Monday, July 22, 2024 at Danner Funeral Home with visitation to follow. The family suggests memorials be given to the St. Andrew's Catholic School, Neighbor to Neighbor, Hospice of Abilene. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Danner Funeral Home, 501 N. Buckeye, Abilene, Kansas 67410. Online condolences may be sent to www.dannerfuneralhome.net.
LLOYD FRIGON
CLAY CENTER, Kan.-- Lloyd Edward Frigon, 86, died Thursday, July 4, 2024 at Clay Center, Kan. Mr. Frigon was born March 20, 1938 at Abilene, Kan., the son of Alcid Frigon and Mildred Beck. Mr. Frigon grew up in Abilene, Kan. and Victorville, Calif. and was a graduate of the...
FRANCIS TADDIKEN
Francis Neill (Frank) Taddiken passed away June 7, 2024 in Dunnelson, Fla. Frank was born Jan. 22, 1948 in Clay Center, Kan. to Forrest and Lorraine (Knoettgen) Taddiken. Frank graduated from CCCHS with the class of 1966. He was preceded by his wife of 36 years, Joyce; twin infant son,...
PATSY TELANDER
CLAY CENTER, Kan.-- Patsy Telander, 89, of Clay Center died on Sunday, June 30, 2024 at Advena Living of Clay Center. She was born on Sept. 17, 1934 in Clay Center, the daughter of Warren and Jeanette Telander. Patsy grew up in Clay Center and graduated from CCCHS. She briefly...
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