Month: January 2026
New Abilene High School employee already popular with students and staff
By Jennifer Theurer Rachel Schlesener, guidance counselor at Abilene High School, knows students are happy to see her when she walks into a classroom but
The Late & Great Frenchy Frigon: Serial Entrepreneur, Gun Guru
When Armond “Frenchy” Frigon saw a need, he found a way to fill it. Known for his big ideas and his big beard – he won
Ike’s Essential Leadership QualitiesCelebrating America 250! Lunch & Learn Series
Eisenhower Presidential Library Photo Courtesy of Eisenhower Presidential Library The Eisenhower Presidential Library will host a special Lunch & Learn program, “Ike’s Essential Leadership Qualities,” on January 22,
Chambers Name 2026 20 under 40 Winners
Dena Huff, Manhattan Chamber of Commerce Photo Courtesy of Manhattan Chamber FB Page The Junction City, Manhattan and Wamego Chambers of Commerce have released the
Nominations Open for Grow Clay County’s ‘Best of’ Awards
By: Ryan Duey Photo Courtesy of Grow Clay County Grow Clay County’s annual “Best of” Nominations are currently open. Members of the community are encouraged
Items Discussed During Clay County Commissioners’ Weekly Meeting on Jan. 5th
Photo Courtesy of Ryan Duey Austin Gillard, CEO of CCMC, updated the Board on recent Medical Center developments. Renovations at Riley Family Physicians are complete,
Community Meal of Abilene Program Moving to Sterl Hall, Seeks Volunteers
Photo Courtesy of Canva For over seven years, Abilene churches have partnered to provide Monday evening community meals, serving a steadily growing number of residents
Union Pacific Agrees to Pay Washington County for Derailment Damage
Photo Courtesy of Washington County The Union Pacific Railroad has agreed to pay Washington County $115,547 for road damage caused by a coal car derailment
Laundry Love gives the gift of clean clothes
By Jennifer Theurer Having clean clothes becomes a luxury when living arrangements change or washing machines break down. That’s when Laundry Love helps empty the
Kelly Announces $10.4 Million in Federal Grants for Crime Victim Services Across Kansas
Image courtesy Canva Governor Laura Kelly announced that more than $10.4 million in federal grant funding will go to 64 community organizations and local and