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Crowder sparks Marquette comeback
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Marquette has perfected the art of the comeback.
Ohio State downs Gonzaga
PITTSBURGH - Jared Sullinger doesn't get mad anymore. Those days are over. The Ohio State sophomore forward knows he can't afford to lose his temper if the Buckeyes want to reach the Final Four.
Heslip elevates Baylor
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The basket was as wide as the ocean for Brady Heslip, and because of that, the future looks as bright as those uniforms for the Baylor Bears.
Kansas, Purdue to focus on defense in today’s game
OMAHA, Neb. - Matt Painter knows the topic isn't sexy. He knows that it's liable to put folks to sleep, sometimes his very own players. But the coach of Purdue also knows that it often saves teams from misfortune this time of year.
Kentucky tops Iowa State
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Freshman Marquis Teague finally feels in step with Kentucky coach John Calipari's offense.
Hoosiers rally to beat VCU
PORTLAND, Ore. - Four years after hitting rock bottom, Indiana is making noise again in the NCAA tournament.
Wisconsin holds off Vanderbilt for 60-57 win
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The Wisconsin Badgers are riding the nation's stingiest defense - and admittedly a bit of luck - back to the round of 16.
Pharmacist to talk to Touched By Cancer group
Kevin Regier, a pharmacist at Medical Park Pharmacy in Great Bend, will talk about what people need to know about prescriptions and prescription plans during the Touched by Cancer support group meeting at 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, March 20, at Heartland Cancer Center. Reigier will answer questions after his presentation.
Barton recognizes employees for years of service to the college
Barton Community College honored five employees during an All-College Forum on March 2, recognizing them for their years of service to the college. Awards were presented for five, 25 and 30 years of service.
ORANGE CRUSH
PITTSBURGH - It had been a while since Syracuse played like the team that spent all season ranked in the top five.
Protect children by storing poisons safely
In a few short months our youngest granddaughter will be mobile and that means we will need to child proof certain areas of our home. Children should be curious, but curiosity can turn dangerous if kids are getting under the kitchen sink or into the medicine cabinet where hazardous chemicals and adult medicines are kept. In recognition of National Poison Prevention Week, I want to use my column space today to remind you about storing hazardous materials out of a child's reach.
Mildred Bean 1914-2012
Mildred Bean, 97, died March 8 at Country Place Senior Living, Ellinwood. She was born Aug. 21, 1914 at Jetmore the daughter of Lloyd M. and Ethel M. (McGee) Scothorn.
Zulet Rodriguez Harp 1973 - 2012
Zulet Rodriguez Harp, 38, of Great Bend died Friday, March 16 in Barton County. She was born April 13, 1973 in Mexico, the daughter of Ricardo and Griselda (Ortega) Rodriguez.
Robert D. “Bob†Engle 1929 - 2012
Robert D. "Bob" Engle died on Feb. 9 at Ellinwood District Hospital, Ellinwood. Bob was born on December 25, 1929 in Ransom to Oscar V. and Florence E. (Combest) Engle.
Pairlee Ann Lewis
Pairlee Ann Lewis, 58, of Great Bend passed away on Saturday morning, March 17 at the Hays Medical Center in Hays.
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Oil taxes tempt recession-scarred U.S. states as prices plummet
BY MARK NIQUETTE and
Troy Dean Davis 1972 - 2015
LARNED - Troy Dean Davis, 43, passed away Jan. 16, 2015, at his home in Larned. He was born Jan. 3, 1972, in Great Bend, the son of Jerrold Dale and Sheryl Lynn Suchy Davis. A lifetime area resident, he was a service technician at Harper Camper Land in Great Bend.
Short-handed Barton knocks off No. 12 Hutchinson
It has been a hectic nine days for the Barton Community College men's basketball team. Nine days that including five games, three suspensions, two ranked opponents and one rival. Oh, yeah, and four wins.
Cougars end tough stretch with loss to No. 2 Hutchinson
It has been a rugged five days for the Barton Community College women's basketball team. About as tough a 5-day stretch as any team in the nation will see this season. It came to a conclusion Wednesday night with a loss Hutchinson, 73-45 at the Barton Gym.
Lessons from Paris
After the tragic shooting at a provocative magazine in Paris last week, I pointed out that given the foreign policy positions of France we must consider blowback as a factor. Those who do not understand blowback made the ridiculous claim that I was excusing the attack or even blaming the victims. Not at all, as I abhor the initiation of force. The police blaming victims when they search for the motive of a criminal.
America is Becoming a Welfare State
As the controversy builds over anything and everything relating to Barack Obama, many Republicans have come to believe that their party will prosper as a result.
Keystone pipeline scores wins in US House, Nebraska court
BY SEAN COCKERHAM
Robert Frank James 1931-2015
HOISINGTON - Robert Frank James, 83, died Jan. 15, 2015 at Cherry Village Nursing Home, Great Bend.
First Southern Baptist planning live simulcast
The Women of Faith Unwrap the Bible live simulcast will be shown Feb. 20 and 21 at First Southern Baptist Church, 3301 19th St. in Great Bend. The two-day event will feature speakers Christine Caine, Priscilla Shirer, Lisa Harper, Sheila Walsh and Charlotte Gambill.
Trinity Ladies to talk Prairie Godmothers
Trinity Ladies Fellowship of Trinity Lutheran Church, Great Bend, will hold their January joint meeting at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, in the church parlor. Their guest speakers will be Christy Tustin and Melanie Calcara, representatives of Prairie Godmother Funds.
Prayer of the Week, Jan. 16, 2015
"God, and Father of us all, be with us as we struggle with the uncertainty of our lives. Help us know your loving care will never be dissolved by our fears; that you will be with us always, in the trials and joys of this life, and in the life to come. Amen"
HaysMed, Centura finalize joint venture for St. Rose
The plan for Hays Medical Center and Centura Health to co-own St. Rose Ambulatory & Surgical Center is now official, a spokesman for HaysMed announced Thursday. With the signing of the joint venture, it will now be known at St. Rose Health Center.
David Worth Hinton coming to Faith Community Church
David Worth Hinton will be at Faith Community Church at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19. The church is located 1 mile west of 10th and Patton Road, Great bend.
