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Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad experiencing best summer on record
The Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad is experiencing its best summer in the organization's 31 year history. After 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, and 1,500 for the same period in 2022. The A&SV has drawn passengers from five countries, 37 states, and 246 Kansas communities.
CCCC Receives Grant from Sunderland Foundation
Cloud County Community College has received a grant of $500,000 from the Sutherland Foundation. This award will be used for the college’s new Technical Education and Innovation Center, set to open in August. This new center will help provide access to high-need, in-demand careers in Kansas, like Nursing, Welding, Renewable Energy, and more. Construction on the center began in April 2023. It will be open in time for classes for the 2024 Fall Semester.
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.
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.
Donna Bonneau
Donna Darlene (Longbine) Bonneau, 54, of Abilene, Kansas went to be with the Lord on Friday,…
Community competes on Fourth of July: pickleball
Out of the eight teams that signed up, the McAsey’s won the Fourth of July pickleball tournament. The team, Matt McAsey and Kristen McAsey, won in the finals against the Old Timers Lowell Westfall and Brad Dunlap. ___ (c)2024 the Abilene Reflector-Chronicle (Abilene, Kan.) Visit the Abilene Reflector-Chronicle (Abilene, Kan.) at www.abilene-rc.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC. ...
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.
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.
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.
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’?”
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...
Bennington resident steals truck, causes damage leading to SPD arrest
After a red 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 drove over a stump and through an apartment complex yard, Salina Police Department (SPD) officers searched for the vehicle and found a driver who had stolen it. On Saturday, July 6, at about 3:20 p.m., a witness reported that someone drove a red...
Lane closed on eastbound I-70 at Abilene
The right lane of eastbound I-70 near the Abilene exit in Dickinson County has been closed for concrete repair. The Kansas Department of Transportation will be removing and replacing damaged concrete. It is estimated that the project will be completed by August, weather permitting. KDOT urges all motorists to be...
Outer lane of eastbound I-70 closed near Abilene until August
DICKINSON COUNTY - In Dickinson County, the right lane of eastbound I-70 is closed near the Abilene exit for concrete repair. Crews from the Kansas Department of Transportation are removing and replacing damaged concrete in the outer lane. The project is estimated to be completed by August, depending on the...
Cloud County Community College Receives $500,000 Grant from Sunderland Foundation
Cloud County Community College has received a $500,000 grant from the Sunderland Foundation. The award, received by CCCC’s Foundation, will be used for the college’s Technical Education and Innovation Center. The new facility, which will open in August, will provide modern access to quality education in critical need, high-demand careers in Kansas.
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...
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...
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