Month: May 2024
Portions of Belleville to be Without Power Next Monday and Tuesday
By Ryan Duey Portions of Belleville will see an interruption in electricity next week as part of a system upgrade. According to a news release
Governor Laura Kelly Appeals to FEMA for Extension Amidst Severe Storm Aftermath, Aims to Secure Federal Aid for Kansas
By Trish Svoboda Governor Laura Kelly sent a letter to FEMA, seeking an extension for the submission of a major disaster request. The letter asks
CCCHS Distributes Drama, Forensics and Debate Awards
The CCCHS Forensics and Drama classes held their end-of-year awards, including the Golden Tiger and Nerd Awards. Teacher Megan Blackburn said the Golden Tiger is
Clay County Commissioners Discuss CCMC, Highway Dept, Health Dept
By Quinn O’Hara The Clay County Commissioners met for their regular meeting on May 6. Clay County Medical Center CEO Austin Gillard reported that CCMC
Cathey Considering Stepping Away from Eisenhower Marathon Director Role
By Ryan Duey After five years of leading Abilene’s Eisenhower Marathon, Steve Cathey is considering passing the baton on to someone else. Cathey started as
Kansas State University Crops Judging Team Clinches 15th Championship and First-Ever Knowledge Bowl Victory at NACTA Conference
By Trish Svoboda The crops judging team from Kansas State University has once again showcased their expertise at the recent North American Colleges and Teachers
Two CCCHS Students Jokingly Nominate Teachers For President, Wear Custom Shirts To School In Support Of Their Candidates
By Quinn O’Hara It started as a joking conversation between two Clay Center Community High School Students over the current state of politics. The joke
Obituary-Madeline Haynes
Madeline Louise Haynes, age 83 of Leonardville, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024, at the Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan. She was born
Clay Center and Manhattan Masons To Clean Huntress Creek, Clear ‘Disheartening’ Amount of Trash
By Quinn O’Hara Photo by Quinn O’Hara After noticing large amounts of trash in Huntress Creek, Clay Center Masonic Lodge Member Alex Brown decided to
Obituary-David Dunlap
David Norman “Red” Dunlap, 73 years of age, of Aransas pass Texas, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2024 at his residence in Concordia KS. He was