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Chargers beat KC
SAN DIEGO - Norv Turner can breathe a little easier after his San Diego Chargers rediscovered the end zone and ended a three-game losing streak.
Dominican Sisters to host Mission Bazaar
The Dominican Sisters of Peace in Great Bend will host their Annual Mission Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 10, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Motherhouse, 3600 Broadway Ave. The aroma and magic of this festive autumn, pre-holiday excursion includes beverage and coffee cake in the morning, soup and pie for lunch, hundreds of handcrafted and homemade items, two drawings for prizes, unique gift theme baskets and a silent auction.
Lambwatchers Ministries joins Gospel Sings lineup
Allen and Connie Parker from Fairbury, Neb., better known to southern gospel music fans as Lambwatchers Ministries, will join several other musical acts on stage today and/or Saturday, at the eighth annual Fall Gospel Sings Concerts. Music will be presented at no charge (freewill offerings will be accepted) from 7-9 tonight and 1-9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, at Barton Community College's Fine Arts Auditorium.
Trinity Lutheran Church Ladies Fellowship plans fall dinner
The Trinity Lutheran Church Ladies Fellowship will host a roast beef dinner on Friday, Nov. 9, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 24th & Adams St., Great Bend.
Bucs trade Talib to Patriots
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - The New England Patriots moved to shore up their shaky secondary on Thursday by obtaining cornerback Aqib Talib from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Stained Beauty
A young Don Campbell admires the beautiful, bright colors of a large stained-glass window as he helps his parents rescue the piece of history from the First Congregational Church in Great Bend in the early 1960s, only days before the church was set to be demolished. Little did he know then how significant his actions were, or how closely his path would be tied to the window's.
Free ASK program explains hospice options
The next ASK seminar for senior citizens will shed new light on hospice programs in the area, said Donna Baugh, director of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Central Kansas. The "Nuts and Bolts of Hospice" is set for 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, at the Great Bend Senior Center, 2005 Kansas Ave.
​Andra L. Webb
ST. JOHN - Andra L. Webb, 62, died Oct. 31 at Hospice House in Pratt. Services are pending with Minnis Chapel in St. John.
​Edward H. Isern 1942 - 2012
ELLINWOOD - Edward H. Isern, 70, died Oct. 31 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. Born Sept. 28, 1942, in Great Bend, he was the son of Edward H. and Marian Moses Isern. He was a 1960 graduate of Ellinwood High School, attended the University of Kansas, was a graduate of Western New Mexico and studied at the University of Colorado. On April 20, 1991, he married Marianne Newcombe at Colorado Springs, Colo. A longtime resident of Ellinwood, formerly of Boulder, Colo., he was a retired Realtor.
Shelby Lee “Stoney†Stone Sr. 1934 - 2012
Shelby Lee "Stoney" Stone Sr., 78, died Nov. 1 at Via Christi St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Wichita. He was born May 14, 1934, at Great Bend, the son of James Nelson and Helen Lee (DuBois) Stone. A lifetime Great Bend resident, he was a heavy equipment operator, employed as a crane operator for Chicago Bridge Company and American Bridge Company.
One paint stroke at a time
HOISINGTON -Though outdoors is becoming brisk and cool with the fall temps, the Wilson State Bank east stone wall is warm and inviting with the 9 a.m. morning for the
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Matilda P. "Tillie" Hoth 1916 - 2015
SALINA - Matilda Pauline "Tillie" Hoth, 98, formally of Holyrood, died Jan. 18, 2015. Born Aug. 30, 1916, in Ellsworth County, she was the daughter of Fred and Anna (Kempke) Hoffman.
Garry L. Simpson 1954 - 2015
CLAFLIN - Garry L. Simpson, 60, died Jan 19, 2015, at his home in Claflin. Born July 18, 1954, in Columbia, N.C., he was the son of Howard and Beulah (Stevenson) Simpson. A resident of Claflin since 2002, coming from Roper, N.C., he was a nurse, working for Washington County Hospital and Central Kansas Medical Center, and formerly owned and operated Prairie House Flowers and Gifts.
Rollover accident under investigation
The Barton County Sheriff's Office is investigating a rollover accident that was discovered around 4:15 a.m. Sunday in the 100 block of NE 30 Road. It was determined that the owner of the vehicle, a 2010 Dodge Avenger, was Ahmad Walker, 22, a student at Barton Community College. The occupants of the car were located with the help of BCC security.
Personnel on BCC agenda
The Barton Community College Board of Trustees will meet at 4 p.m. Thursday in room F-30 of the Fine Arts Building. Items on the agenda include an executive session for discussion of personnel, as well as reports on faculty accreditation and other topics.
Young Professionals prepared for annual charity supply drive
For the third straight year, Barton County Young Professionals will host their annual Charity Supply Drive on Saturday, January 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Walmart Supercenter, 3503 10th St. in Great Bend.
BCC Library to host History Snapshot
Barton Community College will host "Kansas History Snapshot: E. Haldeman-Julius: Controversial Publisher and Free-Thinker," a presentation by Dean of Library Services and Curator of Special Collections at Pittsburg State University Randy Roberts, at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29 in the Library. Catered refreshments will be served.
Fire reported in Barton County
The Barton County Sheriff's Office along with the Claflin Fire Department and fire units from Ellsworth County responded to a structure fire 3:24 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 19. The location of the fire was at 1835 NE 150 Ave.
Western Kansas Mini Winter Swim meet Golden Belt Swim Club results
Girls 8 Under 25 Free
Lincoln High School vs. Hoisington High School at Stafford Dual Tournament Thursday results
Hoisington High School (HHS) 76.00 Lincoln High School (LHS) 6.00
Barton sprinters impressive at Holiday Inn meet in Nebraska
Another meet and a growing list of qualifiers. That is the strategy for the Barton Community College men's indoor track team and it worked perfectly this past weekend in Lincoln, Neb.
Mato sets school record in 5000m
It was another banner day on the track for Barton Community College standout Lydia Mato. The sophomore shattered the Barton women's record for the 5000m indoor by an astonishing 16 seconds to lead the Cougars during the Holiday Inn Invitational on the campus of the University of Nebraska.
Monsieur Obama MIA
Everyone from Jon Stewart to Ted Cruz has mocked President Obama for not flying to France last weekend.
On Handwritten Letters
I received an unexpected postcard in the mail the other day from an old friend. It made my day.
