Day: February 23, 2026
Manhattan Florist Sara Larson Selected to Co-Design Major Exhibit at 2026 Philadelphia Flower Show
Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau Photos Courtesy of AC&VB Internationally recognized orchid authority Arthur Chadwick, owner of Chadwick & Son Orchids and author of the
Regional Coordinator Calls for Stronger Collaboration to Combat Homelessness in North-Central Kansas
Photo Courtesy of Canva Sarah Wendt, regional coordinator for the Kansas Statewide Homeless Coalition, says stronger coordination among service providers is essential to reducing homelessness
National Greyhound Association Names Connie Karsmizki as Secretary-Treasurer
Photo Courtesy of NGA The National Greyhound Association (NGA) in Abilene has appointed Connie Karsmizki as Secretary-Treasurer, serving as the organization’s chief administrative and financial
Obituary-Josephine A. Strnad
Josephine Albina (Rundus) Strnad was born on December 10, 1930. She passed away peacefully with her family at her side on February 20, 2026, at
Obituary-Richard “Bear” VanBebber
Richard Dale “Bear” VanBebber, age 83 of Phillipsburg, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Phillips County Retirement Center. He was born on May 23,
Obituary-Lyle Underwood
Lyle Underwood, 91 years old, passed away on February 16, 2026 at Stormont-Vail Trauma Center in Topeka. He was born in Clyde, KS on August
American Legion Auxiliary National President Pam Ray Visits Clay Center
Jeanna-Walters Fancella, American Legion Photo Courtesy of Jeanna-Walters Fancella The theme “Mission Driven, Family Focused” was the message delivered to attendees on Saturday, February 21st