Category: Clay County

National Collection Week Begins for Operation Christmas Child: Area Churches Offer Drop-Off Locations
Photo Courtesy of Samaritan’s Purse The collection season for Operation Christmas Child begins today (November 17th) as nearly 5,000 drop-off locations open across the country. Individuals,

VA, Legion Leaders Highlight Clay County Veterans and Available Support Services
By: Ryan Duey Photo Courtesy of Ashley Delehanty with the Veterans Administration (VA), along with American Legion Post #101 members Ron and Jeanna Fancella, spoke

Items Discussed During the Clay Counts Coalition’s Monthly Meeting on November 12th
Photo Courtesy of Clay Counts Coalition Jeanna Walters-Fancella, Ron Fancella, and Ashley Delehanty spoke to members about supporting veterans in Clay County. Approximately 1,000 veterans

Topics Discussed During the Clay County Commissioners’ Weekly Meeting on November 10th
Photo Courtesy of Ryan Duey Bobby Shomper, Highway Administrator, reported that the department bladed roads, hauled rock and dirt, mowed roadsides, patched asphalt, repaired signs,

Tiger Theater Brings Beloved Children’s Classic to Life with “A Year with Frog and Toad” This Weekend
By: Ryan Duey Photos Courtesy of Tiger Speech and Drama The CCCHS Tiger Theater group is preparing for its fall production of ‘A Year with

Items Discussed During the USD 379 Monthly Meeting on November 10th
Photo Courtesy of USD 379 The Board recognized the CCCHS Volleyball team for their 3rd place State finish, along with CCCHS Cross Country member Kylie

Nearly 1 in 5 Kansans Lack a Personal Physician; Clay County Medical Center Encourages Residents to Establish Care
CCMC Photo Courtesy of CCMC A new analysis from Kaiser Family Foundation found that nearly one in five Kansans do not have a personal physician.

Stop Means Stop: Local and State Officials Urge Drivers to Obey School Bus Laws and Keep Students Safe
Photo Courtesy of Canva Students have been delivered to and from school on motorized buses since 1915. These buses are a safe and effective means

CCARE Pet Pantry Continues to Support Local Pet Owners in Need
By Payton Tholstrup Images courtesy of CCARE and KCLY When times get tough, feeding a furry family member can become an added challenge. To help

Community Meets $500,000 Matching Challenge for Multi-Generational Life Center
Clay Center, KS — November 5, 2025 The Clay Center community has once again shown what can happen when they unite for a common goal.