Month: April 2025

Obituary- Mariel Lorene (Ohlde) Kolle
Mariel Lorene (Ohlde) Kolle passed away on April 24, 2025, in Clay Center. She was born on September 13, 1937, in Palmer, Kansas, the daughter

Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan Recognized Among Nation’s Cleanest Hospitals
Via Christi Manhattan Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan has been named one of the cleanest hospitals in the nation in a list compiled by Becker’s

Scott Specialties Announces Closure of Plants in Belleville and Concordia
Scott Specialties, a manufacturer of orthopedic goods, has announced that it will be closing its Belleville and Concordia plants, effective July 31st. The closure will

Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter Named Co-Chair of Congressional Sustainable Aviation Caucus
Representative Sharice Davids announced today, April 25, 2025, that Representative Earl L. “Buddy” Carter will join her as co-chair of the Congressional Sustainable Aviation Caucus

Arbor Day: Celebrating Tree Planting and Environmental Stewardship Across the U.S.
Arbor Day is an annual holiday dedicated to promoting tree planting and fostering appreciation for trees. It highlights the crucial role trees play in the

DEADLINE JUNE 1st FOR HOPPENSTEDT & CMH FOUNDATION NURSING SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
Community Memorial Healthcare Applications are now available for Community Memorial Healthcare (CMH)’s Hoppenstedt and CMH Foundation Nursing Scholarships. The Hoppenstedt Nursing Scholarship, made possible through

LADY TIGER SOFTBALL DROPS TWO AT SE-SALINE
Lady Tiger Softball traveled to SE-Saline Monday for doubleheader action. It was a tight 5-4 loss in game one. Candace Lippe went the distance giving

Attention Area Farmers Market Vendors, Local Food Producers, Folks Who Love to Prepare Food and Share It!
Kaitlin Moore, Foods, Nutrition, & Health Agent I am reaching out to invite you to participate in the Concordia Farmers Market on Thursday evenings from

K-State Donates Building to Help Westmoreland Rebuild After Tornado
Nearly a year after a tornado tore through Westmoreland, destroying several buildings, Pottawatomie County’s public works department is rebuilding—with help from Kansas State University. As

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Returns April 26: Safely Dispose of Unused Medications at a Site Near You
The next National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is set for April 26, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at locations across the country.