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Barton's Ludemann-Ravit earns week six KJCCC Goalkeeper of the Week
Emil Ludemann-Ravit of the 20th ranked Barton Community College men's soccer team has been named the week six KJCCC Division I Goalkeeper of the Week. In his lone game tending net last week, the freshman protector picked up his third win of the year in Barton's 3-1 avenging victory over Dodge City. After giving up a 20-yard strike to the far post midway through first-half action, Ludemann-Ravit rejected the next five Conquistador shots on frame and thwarted another pair of attacks securing the win.
Hays' Triple Eight Equine opens new outdoor arena
Triple Eight Equine in Hays has opened its outdoor arena for community events and to improve experiences for horses and riders. The equine center, 1380 Toulon Ave., offers horse services and accommodates travelers with horses passing through the area. Co-owner Brian Lang said the facility held a team roping event...
Silent auction deals available Oct. 5 at Rosewood Rodeo
Story by: Michael Dawes, director of PR, Rosewood Services. When can you celebrate like Christmas in October? When you participate in Rosewood Rodeo’s Silent Auction. Here’s how: Come by Rosewood Rodeo Oct. 5, set a competitive price on cool auction items, then get notified for your winning bids. It’s a FUN opportunity to purchase quality items at under-market-value prices.
Blue Jays host Hays Indians in week 5
Week five of the high school football season has arrived, and the Junction City Blue Jays will host the Hays High Indians on Friday night at Blue Jay Stadium. Junction City enters the matchup with a 1-3 record. For Hays, they enter even at 2-2. The Blue Jays have had...
Second half rally comes up short as Cougars fall to No. 6 Butler
A second half rally came up just short Wednesday afternoon at the Cougar Soccer Complex as the Barton Community College women's soccer team's upset bid fell short 2-1 to No. 6 Butler Community College. Dropping both regular season contests to the Grizzlies, the loss drops the Cougars to 4-4-2 in...
Ellis County task force dives deeper into child care data
Catherine — 21 Munjor — not available. Child care task force members acknowledged that interpreting these numbers can be challenging. Workers coming into Hays from other communities and counties may seek child care in Hays. Andrew Curtright, a board member of the Hays Area Children's Center, said this...
Fort Hays Tech | North Central College announces increase in fall enrollment
Fort Hays Tech | North Central (formerly known as NCK Tech) is proud to announce a significant increase in fall enrollment for the 2024 academic year. The overall headcount has risen by 3.10%, a testament to the college’s ongoing commitment to providing quality education and fostering student success. Additionally,...
Fire Prevention Week starts next week in Great Bend
Fire Prevention Week is approaching, and crews from the Great Bend Fire Department will be making their rounds to elementary schools to teach students the dangers of fire and ways to prevent accidents. Firefighters will bring fire trucks and equipment to perform a 30-minute program. The skit, for all students...
No. 5 Barton Volleyball serves up seventh straight sweep in win over Cloud County
The 5th ranked Barton Community College volleyball team served up its seventh straight sweep as the Cougars won in straight sets 25-16, 25-16 and 25-13 Wednesday evening over Cloud County Community College. Barton concludes the first path through the conference schedule with a perfect 8-0 mark and overall record of...
Barton Co. proclaims Oct. 6-12 as National 4-H Week; enrollment underway
The 4-H year runs from Oct. 1 through Sept. 30 each year. That made Tuesday's appearance by Michelle Beran with the Cottonwood District of K-State Research and Extension before the Barton County Commission a recruitment call. Beran said a goal for the upcoming year is to get more kids into the program.
Great Bend educators to serve on state-wide technology board
Two educators from Great Bend Public Schools have been selected to serve on the prestigious board of the Mid-America Association for Computers in Education, known as MACE. Lindsay Mazouch and Leah Yancey, both Instructional Technology Coaches and Media Specialists for USD 428 serving at Lincoln Elementary and Riley Elementary, began their two-year terms on the MACE Board of Directors in July 2024.
Local donors empower area fifth graders with $10 each to give to nonprofits
In a heartwarming effort to inspire the next generation of givers, the Heartland Community Foundation is proud to announce a special initiative for Give Fest 2024: Every 5th grader in Ellis, Rooks, and Trego counties will receive $10 to donate to a local nonprofit of their choice! Thanks to the generous support of Insurance Planning, Inc. and the Fred & Jean Berger, Insurance Planning, Inc. Charitable Fund in Ellis County, and Solutions North Bank in Rooks and Trego counties, all 5th grade students will have the opportunity to learn firsthand about the power of philanthropy.
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