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Keystone UTV winner picks up prize Monday
Perry Riebel from Russell was the winner of the Keystone UTV. He picked up his prize at the Eagle Radio Media Center on Monday. Riebel registered on June 21 at Fossil Station Convenience Store in Russell. He outlasted 27 total finalists to be the LAST name pulled out of the bucket to win a beautiful Keystone Light UTV.
Great Bend & Russell CVB receive Kansas Tourism grant
Kansas Tourism, a division of the Kansas Department of Commerce, today announced $117,780 has been awarded in the 2023 Tourism Marketing Grant Awards Program. The grants are designed to assist local tourism organizations or attractions in new or first-time innovative marketing initiatives. The Great Bend Convention and Visitors Bureau was awarded a $2,849 grant. Russell County Economic Development & CVB received $3,280.
🎙 'Es ist wunderbar:' 40th annual Herzogfest kicks off Friday in Victoria
VICTORIA—Area residents are set to gather Friday for the 40th annual Herzogfest. The two-day event will feature traditional festivities, along with musical performances, a 5K run/walk, a parade, market and car show. Food vendors are set to open at 11 a.m., with a keg tapping at noon, featuring The...
🎙 Bluegrass fans to gather for music festival at Lake Wilson
Sixth annual event to bring people from around the U.S. to Lake Wilson for a weekend filled with live music, festive atmosphere and scenic views. RUSSELL COUNTY—Once again, Bluegrass music will fill the air at Wilson Lake during the sixth-annual Lovegrass Music Festival. Scheduled Aug. 10 through 12, the...
🎙 Bluegrass fans to gather for Lovegrass Music Festival Aug. 10-12
Sixth annual event to bring people from around the U.S. to Lake Wilson for a weekend filled with live music, festive atmosphere and scenic views. RUSSELL COUNTY—Once again, Bluegrass music will fill the air at Wilson Lake during the sixth-annual Lovegrass Music Festival. Scheduled Aug. 10 through 12, the...
Russell's new Historic Park is open
A ribbon cutting and grand opening for Russell’s new Historic Park was held this past Saturday. The park is located at the corner of 8th and Kansas streets and includes a visitor center, public restrooms, a splash pad and playground equipment. The splash pad will be available for use...
Ad Astra Music Festival announces week 1 performances
On Friday, July 14, the Ad Astra Music Festival kicks off its 10th season with a recital by Elisa Sunshine and Matthew Piatt at St. John Lutheran Church in Russell. The first weekend is rounded out by two performances of the Pulitzer-Prize-winning musical, "Next to Normal," in concert at the Elks Lodge in Russell on July 15 at 16.
Visit Russell's Fossil Station June 21 for chance to win Keystone Light UTV
A & A Coors, Miller, Boulevard, Advantage Glass Plus, Hays Post, and Eagle Radio are giving you a chance to become a finalist in the Keystone Light UTV Giveaway on June 21 at Fossil Station Bar & Grill and Convenience in Russell. The UTV will be on display from 9...
Sign up for Lemonade Stand Challenge benefitting Russell Play Park
Russell Play Park's Lemonade Stand Challenge is nearly a week away. The fundraiser, June 23 and June 24, is designed to benefit the $1.5 million project to replace the outdate playground at Memorial Park in Russell. Sign up to show off your creativity and entrepreneurship skills and support the Russell...
Bunker Hill Museum receives grant funds for ramp, newspaper collection
BUNKER HILL - The Bunker Hill Historical Society was recently awarded a $1,200 Dane Hansen Community Grant for Russell County to build a handicap accessible ramp for the museum entrance. The Bunker Hill Museum is located in the former Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, a native limestone building which was built...
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