Month: May 2025

Comedian John Caparulo Shares Insights on His Career and Upcoming Show at Concordia’s Brown Grand Theatre
By: Ryan Duey Comedian John Caparulo will bring his “Mad Cap Comedy” to the Brown Grand Theatre in Concordia Saturday, May 31st at 7:30 p.m.

Two Clay County Entrepreneurs Awarded $5,000 Small Business Grants to Expand and Launch Local Salons
By: Ryan Duey Two Clay County businesses were awarded Small Business Development Matching Grants by the Clay County Commission recently: ‘SageBrush Salon & Spa’ in

Alex Schnell Takes Ownership of Lamunyon Dry Out & Foundation Repair
By: Ryan Duey As of May 1st, a familiar face took ownership of Lamunyon Dry Out & Foundation Repair in Clay Center. Alex Schnell, former
Obituary-Betty Phillips
Betty Phillips, 97 died on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, Kansas. She was born on September 13, 1927, the

Today is the Last Day to Apply for Junction City Police Department’s Summer Camp
Junction City Police Department The Junction City Police Department’s Law Enforcement Summer Camp is a camp designed for middle school children. It is an outreach

K-State Research and Extension to Hold Grant Workshop in Junction City
K-State Research and Extension Individuals and community groups can learn more about writing successful grant proposals at a workshop planned in Junction City on June

Abilene’s Cruise for Food Car Show Returns May 10th in Downtown Abilene
The Downtown Abilene Cruise for Food car show is returning this Saturday, May 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Little Ike Park, alongside

Then and Now: High School House
Now known as The Tiger House, the first “High School House” from CCCHS was completed in 1970. Teacher and football coach, LaVon Ediger, started the

Clay Counts Coalition Members Discussed the 12-month Action Plan During Monthly Meeting on May 7th
One main topic was discussed during the Clay Counts Coalition’s monthly meeting on May 7th: The new 12-month Action Plan. The 12-month Action Plan was

Rep. Mann on Veteran Fraud Reimbursement Act and Farm Bill Needs
Rep. Tracey Mann addressed concerns from a VA Office of Inspector General report highlighting delays in reimbursing veterans who were defrauded of their benefits. He