Day: July 18, 2025
Obituary-Duane Martin
Donnell Duane Martin, age 54 of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Monday, July 14, 2025. He was born on April 30, 1971, in Manhattan, the
Seven From Clay County Make KU’s 2025 Spring Honor Roll
By: University of Kansas and Daniel Peters Photo Courtesy of University of Kansas Nearly 8,700 undergraduate students at the University of Kansas earned honor roll
MHK’s Annual Furniture Amnesty Day set for July 25
City of Manhattan Photo Courtesy of City of Manhattan This year’s Furniture Amnesty Day (FAD) event will take place starting at 8 a.m. Friday, July 25 in City Park.
Ad Astra Academies Launch STEAM Program in Partnership with Cosmosphere for Kansas Virtual Students
By Trish Svoboda/Image courtesy Ad Astra Academies Ad Astra Academies have partnered with the Cosmosphere to offer Kansas students a hands-on learning opportunity through a
Out of the Blue: Milford Tops World with Percentage of Catfish Color Mutations
After years of frequent sightings, biologists in Kansas decided to investigate the cause of strange-skinned blue catfish. Listed as the rarest fish in some rivers
District to Offer Defensive Driving Course, Can Earn Ins. Discounts
On August 6th, a defensive driving test will be taught for interested drivers. Hosted by USD 379 and certified by AAA, the Driver Improvement Program
Obituary-Jerome Johnson
Jerome Koester Johnson, age 92, of Concordia, KS, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, with his family by his side at the Salina Regional
CCEMS to Hold EMT Classes Starting in August
By: Ryan Duey Photo Courtesy of Ryan Duey Clay County Emergency Services (CCEMS) will hold its Fall EMT Class beginning on Monday, August 18th, for
2025 Clay County Free Fair Royalty Crowned
Photo Courtesy of parent Cynthia Maichel 2025 4-H Fair Royalty was crowned at the Clay County Event Center prior to the Public Fashion Revue on
Items Discussed During the Clay County Commissioners’ Meeting on July 13th
Photo Courtesy of Ryan Duey Topics discussed during the Clay County Commissioners’ weekly meeting on July 13th included: Clay County Park, 2026 Budgets, Shooting Range,