Day: July 31, 2023
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Obituary-Carl Larson
Carl Arlen Larson, age 79 of Leonardville, passed away Friday, July 28, 2023, at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan. He was born on July
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New Library Director Welcomed in Clay Center
The Clay Center Carnegie Library welcomed its new director in early July. Brittany Girton, who was raised in Clay Center, took the job after completing
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Republic County Community Foundation is Accepting Applications for Fall Grants
The Republic County Community Foundation is currently accepting applications for fall grants, with online applications being due by Friday, September 15th. Applicants must have community
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Marysville Will Celebrate National Night Out
Marysville is celebrating National Night Out. Officer Anthony Escalante talks about the event. He also talks about some of the activities. National Night out is
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New Digs – Abilene Rodeo Gets Facelift To Benefit Cowboys, Cowgirls, and Animals
By: Ruth Nicolaus Abilene, Kan. (July 31, 2023) – The Abilene rodeo is the same excellent show, but fans, and especially contestants, will see improvements
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Obituary-Thomas Skinner
Thomas William Skinner, 90, died Friday July 7, 2023, at Meadowlark Hills in Manhattan, Kansas where he has been residing since 2021. He was born
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Female-Directed Films are Having a Moment
Female-Directed Films are Having a Moment By: CenturyLinkQuote Throughout Hollywood’s male-dominated history, most of the top positions working on a movie, from producers and writers
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Excitement Builds as New Leonardville EMS Station Nears Completion
Significant progress was made in the construction of the new EMS station in northern Riley County this week. Builders successfully advanced plumbing and electrical work,