Day: October 11, 2024

4-H Groups to Participate in 48 hours of 4-H in the Community
Be on the lookout for local 4-H Groups this weekend as they participate in 48 hours of 4-H in the Community. Below is a list

Add a Display of Pink Flamingos to a Friend’s Yard this Month During CCCHS Trap Teams “Flock a Friend” Fundraiser
By: Ryan Duey The Clay Center Community High School Trapshooting Team has announced a unique fundraising initiative that combines fun, community spirit, and a commitment

Obituary-Harold Johnson
Harold Herman Johnson, age 95, passed away Friday, October 4, 2024, at the Leonardville Nursing Home. He was born on June 25, 1929, at the

Obituary-Sheryl A. Gerstner
Sheryl A. Gerstner, 77, of Frankfort, KS, died October 10, 2024, at the Frankfort Community Care Home. Visitation will be on Monday, October 14, from

Tracy Lebo – Mural Movement – How Great Thou Art
By Rhys Baker The latest work in the Mural Movement’s collection is being created by Clay County artist and retired USD 379 Art Educator Tracy

Kansas Secures $500,000 Grant to Support Community Health Workers Assisting Individuals Living with HIV in Rural Areas
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) announces a $500,000 grant awarded to the Bureaus of Health Promotion and Disease Control and Prevention to

Junction City Mainstreet to Host Inaugural Boos and Brews Haunted History Tour
By: Ryan Duey Junction City Mainstreet invites guests 18 and over to its inaugural Halloween Boos and Brews event on Friday, October 25th. The event,

Kansas Secretary of State Urges Ballot Security After USPS Errors in Primary Election Handling
Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab announced on October 10 that he has spoken with USPS Postmaster General Louis DeJoy about the postal service’s operational

Student Literacy Continues to Improve in Kansas Schools
Kansas literacy rates are showing improvement, with a second consecutive year of fewer students scoring in the lowest reading proficiency level (Level 1) on the

As Gardening Season Ends, K-State Expert Offers Tips for Extending Plant Growth and Combating Seasonal Affective Disorder
Many welcome the transition from summer but may feel the seasonal gardening season’s end, which can trigger seasonal affective disorder (SAD). SAD is a type