Month: November 2023
Washington County Commissioners Break Tie in Election
By Tim Voelker This year’s election in Washington County brought about a relatively rare occurrence. There was a tie. The tie was in the race
Blue Valley Technologies Sponsors Giving Tree Program
By Tim Voelker Blue Valley Technologies of Home, Kansas, is sponsoring the Giving Tree Program. Colleen Voet, Coordinator for the BVT Giving Tree Program, tells
AAA Predicts Increased Holiday Travel, Encourages Drivers to Prepare For Potential Emergencies
By Payton Tholstrup With winter quickly approaching, AAA is encouraging drivers to pack an emergency kit in their vehicles so they are prepared for any
Clay County Commissioners Meeting Summary
By Quinn O’Hara On the morning of Monday, November 20th, the Clay County Commissioners met for a regular meeting. The Highway Department reported on construction
Obituary-LaVern Robbins
LaVern Charles Robbins (84) passed away on November 20, 2023, at Republic County Hospital. LaVern was born to Millard and Katharyn (Katie) Robbins on December 17,
Clay County Facing A Severe Childcare Shortage
By Quinn O’Hara Since before the start of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, the amount of available childcare slots in Clay County has steadily declined. According
First Presbyterian Church offers Thanksgiving Meals to the Community
By Trish Svoboda Thanksgiving is almost here, and to help make sure everyone has the option of a warm dinner, the First Presbyterian Church in
Lighthouse For Christ Partners With Shop With A Cop
By Quinn O’Hara The Lighthouse for Christ is sponsoring 50 local kids through their Christmas Sharing fundraiser. Abby Sprague, the Director of the Lighthouse for
Washington County Has Two New Recycling Trailers
By Tim Voelker Washington County has two more new recycling trailers. Washington County Environmental Science Director, James Yungeburg, tells us about the new trailers. He
Lighted Horse Parade Will Celebrate Beginning of Holiday Season in Barnes
By Tim Voelker There will be a Lighted Horse Parade in Barnes this weekend. John Rothlisberger tells us about the parade. John also tells us