Month: July 2024
Blood Drive to Be Held in Longford Friday, July 19th
By Ryan Duey The American Red Cross continues to stress that blood donors are critically needed right now to support lifesaving transfusions this summer. Donors
The Fair Highlights the Confidence and Skills of Local 4-Hers
By Ryan Duey At the Clay County Free Fair attendees not only get to have fun at the carnival, eat Fair food, and watch fun
Cancer Survivor Larry Wallace Jr. Selected To Be 2024 Clay County Relay for Life Speaker
By Quinn O’Hara Larry Wallace Jr. has been selected as the 2024 Clay County Relay for Life speaker. Relay for Life is a yearly celebration
Wrench in Hand: Local Mechanic Discusses 50+ Years of Work, Life
by Bethaney Phillips At Bruna Implement, just east of Clay Center, for decades it was commonplace for mechanics to come in looking for Bob. Part
USD 379’s Community Engagement Coordinator to Improve Public Engagement and Transparency Over Coming Year
By Quinn O’Hara In January of this year, USD 379 Community Engagement Coordinator Matt Weller helped to organize and lead a meeting with 45 stakeholders
2024 Barnes Antique & Junque Fest Set for August 17th
By Ryan Duey The 2024 Barnes Antique & Junque Fest is set for Saturday, August 17th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Fest will
Wakefield Library to Host Local Children’s Author Kady Toole for Author’s Visit
By Quinn O’Hara Photo of Kady and Izzy, courtesy of Kady. A local children’s book writer is coming to the Wakefield Library for an author
Clay Center’s Anita Breen Selected to Serve on Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities
By Quinn O’Hara Clay Center’s Anita Breen has been selected to serve as a member of the Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities. A press release
Wendy Pettit Takes Ownership of Shelter Insurance in Clay Center
By Quinn O’Hara Wendy Pettit recently succeeded Larry Wallace Jr. as the Owner of Shelter Insurance in Clay Center. Pettit has 19 years of experience
Clay County Commissioners Discuss EMS, 2025 Budget Updates, Land Surveys in Regular Meeting
By Quinn O’Hara Photo by Quinn O’Hara The Clay County Commissioners met for their regular weekly meeting on July 15. According to the Unofficial Minutes