Day: January 22, 2026
Forslund spells her way to victory
By Jennifer Theurer Clay Center Community Middle School student Tayla Forslund recently won the CCCMS Spelling Bee by correctly spelling the word “dictatorship.” The Clay
Ground Hog Supper carries on 82-year tradition
By Jennifer Theurer The Lyona United Methodist Church, northeast of Woodbine, Kansas, is hosting their 82nd annual Ground Hog Supper February 2 from 3:30 p.m.
Local Working Group Meeting Set Feb. 3 to Address Conservation Priorities in Washington
Photo Courtesy of NRCS The Washington and Marshall County Conservation Districts will host a Local Working Group meeting on Tuesday, February 3rd, at 6:30 p.m.
Abilene Middle School Student Leadership Program Marks 11 Years of Impact
Photo Courtesy of Abilene Schools Abilene Middle School’s Student Leadership Program is celebrating its 11th year, continuing to give students meaningful, hands-on experience in leadership,
Items Discussed During Clay County Commissioners’ Weekly Meeting on Jan. 20th
Photo Courtesy of Ryan Duey Bobby Shomper, Highway Administrator, presented the weekly report and opened with asphalt bids. Shilling Construction Co. submitted the lowest bids
Obituary-Donald C. Scripter
Donald Clifford Scripter, 89, died January 20th, 2026, in Clay Center, KS. He was born on July 9th, 1936, in Longford, the son of Clifford
Obituary-Bersita Alice Mendenhall
Bersita “Bert” Alice Mendenhall, 75, Concordia, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. She was born on August 21, 1950, in Concordia, Kansas to