Category: Lifestyle

Texas woman creates art with 4-H ribbons
By Jennifer Theurer Anastasia James, Spring, Texas, spent many years working with horses in 4-H and her efforts earned her many ribbons. Once her time

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

The parade is growing: New black squirrel statues planned for Marysville
Black Squirrels on Parade is ready for its next round of five-foot-tall statues, giving businesses, organizations, families and friend groups a chance to add a

Lebo paints mural in Wakefield School
By Jennifer Theurer Local artist Tracy Lebo recently finished a 5-foot-by-31-foot mural spanning two walls in the elementary wing of the Wakefield School building. The
Olathe organ donor honored on Rose Parade float
By Jennifer Theurer Chad Stacy, Olathe, died in a car crash in 2017. The father of two served in the Marines after high school and

Early resolutions meant returning borrowed farm equipment
By Jennifer Theurer Ancient Babylonians didn’t make resolutions to whittle their waistlines, they resolved to return the farm equipment they had borrowed from medieval knights.

Runner maps routes to create art, holiday cheer
By Jennifer Theurer Wichita resident Mary Garcia has found a way to get a workout in and create art at the same time. While most
Chapman library hosts book club with a twist
By Jennifer Theurer The Chapman Public Library invites adult readers to the Adult Readers’ Hangout, a unique book club experience, January 6 from 2 p.m.

A new year means a new almanac
By Jennifer Theurer This fall it was announced that The Farmer’s Almanac would not be printed again after its 2026 issue, but devoted fans of

Clay Center church offers Blue Christmas service Dec. 18
By Jennifer Theurer The Clay Center United Methodist Church is offering a Blue Christmas service for those feeling a sense of sadness this time of