Month: January 2026
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
The Magdalene Project to Open 24/7 Warming Shelter on Friday
Photo Courtesy of Canva The Magdalene Project in Junction City announced it will open a 24/7 warming shelter to support community members during an upcoming
USD 379 Superintendent Brett Nelson Outlines $10 Million Bond Plan at Clay Center Lions Club Meeting
By: Ryan Duey Photos Courtesy of Ryan Duey and USD 379 USD 379 Superintendent Brett Nelson spoke to Clay Center Lions Club members during their
Scammers Shift to QR Codes: Over 26 Million at Risk from “Quishing” Scams
Image courtesy Canva Phishing has long been the most common cyberattack, tricking people into giving up personal information or money. However, scammers are now shifting
Red Cross Urges Kansans to Prepare for Winter Storm, Power Outages and Blood Shortage
Image courtesy Canva The American Red Cross of Greater Kansas is urging Kansans to prepare for a major winter storm expected to arrive Friday, bringing
Kansas Lawmakers Propose Bill Requiring Daily Recess for Elementary Students
Image courtesy Canva A new proposal in the Kansas Legislature aims to ensure young students get regular playtime during the school day by requiring daily