Day: May 31, 2024
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Obituary-Richard Switzer
Richard Marlin “Dick” Switzer, 83, Concordia, entered into rest Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at Salina Regional Health Center in Salina, Kansas. He was born on
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A Mural Movement of Clay Center Featured on PBS’ Positively Kansas
By Quinn O’Hara Photo by Quinn O’Hara A Mural Movement of Clay Center was featured on Wichita PBS’ Positively Kansas program on May 17. The
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Bison Prairie Farms of Abilene to Hold its Inaugural Summer Nature Enrichment Program
By Ryan Duey Bison Prairie Farms, located at 908 2600 Avenue, North of Abilene is set to hold its inaugural Summer Nature Enrichment Program for
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Joshua Meyer of Concordia Honored as Kansas Funeral Director of the Year
By Payton Tholstrup Joshua Meyer was named Kansas Funeral Director of the Year for 2024 at the KFDA Convention from April 28th through May 1st
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Emerald Ash Borer Invades Lyon County: Kansas Ag Department Confirms Presence of Destructive Insect, Urges Early Detection and Treatment
By Trish Svoboda The Kansas Department of Agriculture confirmed the presence of the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) in Emporia last week, making Lyon County the
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Clay Center Tiger Sharks Swim Team Celebrating 43 Years of Competition and Sportsmanship
By Ryan Duey Since 1981, the Clay Center Tiger Sharks Swim Team has been practicing and competing in summer swim meets throughout the area. The
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Kansas Rainfall Reveals Pillbugs: The Misunderstood Crop Pest Thriving in Damp Conditions
By Trish Svoboda The recent downpours in the south-central region of Kansas have drawn attention to a crop pest. Pillbugs, often referred to as Roly
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Broughton and Utah Roads in Clay County to Get Fresh Coat Of Asphalt Next Month
By Quinn O’Hara Clay County’s 2024 Chip Seal Project will take place from June 10 to June 14. Clay County Highway Department Highway Administrator Bobby
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Midwest HIDTA Program Receives $15.9 Million to Combat Fentanyl and Drug-Related Crime in Kansas, Boosting Efforts to Disrupt Trafficking Networks
By Trish Svoboda Representatives Sharice Davids and Emanuel Cleaver announced that the Midwest High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Program will receive $15.9 million in funding
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US Highway 24 and K-9 To Close for Railroad Repair
By Payton Tholstrup Starting on Monday, June 3rd, the BNSF Railway plans to close US Highway 24 from US Highway 81 to Beloit in Cloud