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Yankees hit four home runs to topple Red Sox
BOSTON (AP) - Russell Martin hit two of New York's four homers and the Yankees rebounded for a 9-4 win over Boston on Saturday, one day after becoming the only team to lose to the Red Sox this season.
Hoisington, Larned compete in Russell
RUSSELL - Hoisington High School and Larned attended the Russell track and field invitational on Thursday.
Barton opens outdoor track season with meet at Cowley
ARKANSAS CITY - The Barton Community College track and field team opened the 2011 outdoor season at Arkansas City on April 2-3 at the Cowley Tiger Invitational.
Prosecutor’s close in Bonds trial swings momentum
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Prosecutors were down to their last chance, and possibly losing the case.
COUGARS CRASH CLOUD
It was a very windy day at the Lawson-Biggs Field as the Barton Community College Cougars faced the Cloud County Thunderbirds in a doubleheader on Saturday.
Saturday's NBA Capsules
Spurs 111, Jazz 102 SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Richard Jefferson scored 20 points and the San Antonio Spurs began resting up with the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference secured, beating the Utah Jazz 111-102 on Saturday night. The Spurs (61-19) have two games left and are 1½ games ahead of Chicago for the NBA's best record. DeJuan Blair had 12 points starting in place of Antonio McDyess, who got the night off. Coach ...
Larned girls highlight area teams at Lyons invitational
LYONS - Lyons High School hosted a track and field invitational on Friday. For the girls, Larned took first place with a score of 105. Quivira Heights scored 98 take third place and Claflin finished in fifth place with 77 points. Quivira Heights took third place in the boys competition with 102 points. Larned came in fourth place with 62 points and Claflin ended the day in seventh place with 17. PREP TRACK & FIELD ...
Facing another drug ban, Ramirez calls it quits
NEW YORK (AP) - Unwilling to face another drug ban, Manny Ramirez is leaving baseball and is at peace with his decision while the sport confronts the specter of steroids again.
McIlroy leads Masters after strong third-round finish
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) - It was a roar that defines the Masters, so loud it startled even Tiger Woods.
CHEN SHINES FOR ROYALS
DETROIT (AP) - Bruce Chen baffled the Detroit Tigers for most of the afternoon, and when someone finally hit a ball hard, his fielders were there to halt a promising rally.
What's New at Jordaan Library?
LARNED - Jordaan Memorial Library's Book Club will meet at 9 a.m. Tuesday, April 19, in the Cummins Room. The April theme is "Embracing the Outdoors."
Pawnee County Briefs
Pawnee commission LARNED - Agenda items have been added for Monday's Pawnee County commission meeting at the Pawnee County Courthouse. 10:15 a.m. - Bruce Gatterman, 24th Judicial District Judge, will address the council regarding court issues. 11 a.m. - Kurt Demel, Pawnee County highway administrator, will provide updates and talk about a road permit. 1:30 p.m. - Rod Wheaton, Pawnee County solid waste supervisor will appear. Step-raises city-wide and Larned cleanup will also be discussed. ...
Mary Elizabeth Gunn 1914-2011
Mary Elizabeth Gunn 1914-2011 GREAT BEND - Mary Elizabeth Gunn died peacefully on Wednesday, April 6 at Woodhaven Care Center in Ellinwood at 96 years, 8 months, and 6 days. She was the oldest child of Ernest E. and Elizabeth Wesley Eppstein and entered the world at her parent's home, 2545 16th Street in Great Bend, on July 21, 1914. She attended Great Bend schools. After completing her B.A. degree at Fort Hays State ...
Mabel J. Flickinger 1914-2011
Mabel J. Flickinger 1914-2011 SOUTH HUTCHINSON - Mabel J. Flickinger, 96, of South Hutchinson, died April 9 at Mennonite Manor. She was born June 14, 1914, the daughter of Adam and Margaret Radenberg Disque. She was a homemaker and lifetime caregiver, raising all of her 12 brothers and sisters. She was a life member of St. Paul United Church of Christ, Holyrood, and a member of the El Dorado Camping Club. On May 7, 1961, ...
Barton County to host state shoot
Barton County 4-H will be host to the State 4-H Shooting Sports competition Saturday, April 16, at the Expo grounds west of Great Bend. The disciplines included in this competition are Air Rifle, Air Pistol and BB gun. There are over 250 4-H members age 9 -18 years old registered for the event.
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Senior Menu
The following well-balanced and nutritious Friendship Meals will be served for lunch at the Great Bend Senior Center, 2005 Kansas Ave. Meals are served with milk; donations for coffee and tea are accepted.
USD 428 summer menu
USD 428 Great Bend School Food Service will offer the summer lunch program at Riley, Park, Eisenhower and Lincoln schools. The program will run from June 3 through June 27 (Monday through Thursday). Breakfast is served at Park and Riley only. There is no charge for anyone age 1 through 18. Sites are open to all children regardless of where they attend school. Parents may eat with their children for $3 for lunch or $2 for breakfast. All food must be consumed on site.
Local FFA members earn Ford Trucks/Built Ford Tough scholarships
Local FFA members were among the 83 Kansas students awarded $1,000 Ford Trucks/Built Ford Tough scholarships during the third session of the 85th annual Kansas FFA State Convention on Thursday, May 30.
Brian Fry retires from KDOT
Brian Fry, Engineering Technician Senior for the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT), will retire on June 1 after 13 ½ years of valued service to the State of Kansas. As an Engineering Technician Senior in the Great Bend KDOT Office, Fry was lead inspector on numerous highway construction projects in Barton, Pawnee, Rice, Rush, and Stafford Counties. After retirement from KDOT, Fry plans to continue working in another area of employment.
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