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Abilene Rotary Club County-Wide AED Project Nearly Complete
Photo Courtesy of Canva The Abilene Rotary Club is close to completing its county-wide AED (Automated External Defibrillator) project, which has increased the number of

Early Morning Fire in Solomon Claims Life
Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office Photo Courtesy of Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office On Tuesday morning, July 1, at approximately 4:44 a.m., the Sheriff’s Office was notified

Community Foundation of Dickinson County Seeks Nominations for Quiet Hero and Volunteer of the Year Awards
Elizabeth Weese, Community Foundation of Dickinson County Photo Courtesy of ChatGPT The Community Foundation of Dickinson County is excited to once again open nominations for

Major Track Rebuild to Begin at Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad in Abilene
Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad Photo Courtesy of A&SV A major rebuild of the Abilene and Smoky Valley’s main line track between Abilene and Enterprise,

Chapman Library’s Summer Program Combines Fun, Prizes, and a Battle for Bragging Rights
By: Ryan Duey Photos Courtesy of Chapman Public Library The Chapman Public Library kicked off its six-week Summer Reading Program on May 14th. From now

Iron Horse Trail Along A&SV Railroad Nearing Completion
The Iron Horse Trail in Abilene is a unique “rails with trails” project being built alongside the active Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad. Unlike most

Community Foundation of Dickinson County Honors Scholarship Recipients
Elizabeth Weese, Executive Director Despite ominous skies and wicked spring hail, more than 180 guests braved the weather to attend the Community Foundation of Dickinson

Dickinson County Fire Departments Unite to Form Wildland Task Force, Boosting Disaster Response and Coordination
Fire departments across Dickinson County have united to form the Dickinson County Wildland Task Force to improve response to large-scale fires. The task force includes

Easter Meal Kits to Help Dickinson County Families, Thanks to Local Student
This Easter, food banks across Dickinson County will offer meal kits containing recipes for families in need, thanks to Fort Hays State University student Amber

HOSPICE OF DICKINSON COUNTY’S LEGACY LANE PROJECT
Hospice of Dickinson County Hospice of Dickinson County is holding a fundraiser, through Bricks R Us, for their memorial garden. Donors can purchase a brick