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Royals jump on Lowe, Indians early for 8-3 victory
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Derek Lowe was one of the best starting pitchers in the American League for the first six weeks.
Royals trade closer Broxton to Cincinnati
CINCINNATI (AP) - Unable to upgrade their everyday lineup, the Cincinnati Reds instead strengthened the back end of their bullpen on Tuesday by acquiring closer Jonathan Broxton from Kansas City for a pair of minor league pitchers.
Former Chiefs, Saints OT Roaf to be enshrined
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Willie Roaf might have missed out on a whopping 11 Pro Bowls had he been 2 inches taller.
USA routs Tunisia with reserves
LONDON (AP) - LeBron James and Kobe Bryant took a seat, then the USA Olympic basketball team took control.
Team USA wins gold in women’s gymnastics
LONDON (AP) - One by one, the Americans thundered down the runway, soared high above the vault and slammed into the mat.
LEAVING HIS MARK
LONDON (AP) - Michael Phelps lingered on the blocks, not wanting to make another shocking blunder. The 19th medal was his. All he had to do was avoid a DQ, then set off on what amounted to four victory laps.
Teams make changes before trade deadline
Baseball's haves picked up more players from the have-nots at Tuesday's trade deadline, when Ryan Dempster was dealt from the Chicago Cubs to the Texas Rangers and Shane Victorino, Hunter Pence and Jonathan Broxton all wound up on new teams.
Chinese swimmer Ye faced with doping questions after second gold
LONDON (AP) - Two finals, two golds. And all anybody wants to know about Chinese teen swimming sensation Ye Shiwen is whether she's doping.
​BCC trustees to hold open house, budget hearing
The Board of Trustees of Barton Community College will hold a special meeting/budget hearing at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday in room F-30, on the lower level of the Fine Arts Building, in conjunction with its monthly study session.
City employee battered
Great Bend Police Chief Dean Akings reports a city employee who was working on the river dike on July 25 was harassed and battered. "His assailant was on a dirt bike, white in color with a muscle milk decal on the back of it," Akings said.
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Ted Cruz and Climate Change
If this is the best liberals can do to disparage Ted Cruz, the Texas Senator has a great chance of being our next President.
Cougar women make it back-to-back West wins
Some portions of a schedule are tougher than others. Thanks to a make-up reshuffling earlier this year, the Barton Community College women's basketball had about as tough a 3-game stretch as anyone in the nation will play this season.
Barton offensive continues to roll in 100-90 win over Pratt
On a night when Gene Butler, a member of the highest scoring team in school history, was inducted into the Barton Sports Hall of Fame, the current Cougars showed him they can score a few points as well. Barton hit triple digits for the third time in seven conference games in a 100-90 win over Pratt.
Man found burning wire
Great Bend Fire Department dispatched units at 10:39 a.m. Friday for a possible structure fire at 600 Kansas Ave. Chief Mike Napolitano said that upon arrival they found that a man was in the basement burning the insulation off copper wire. The fire was out when units arrived; however, there was still some smoke in the building.
Norma Ruth Schaefer - 1926 - 2015
HOLYROOD - Norma Ruth Schaefer, 88, passed away Jan. 25 at the Good Samaritan Society in Ellsworth. She was born June 10, 1926, in Lincoln, to Anna E. (Bahls) and Neils M. Pedersen.
Hazel "Alberta" Crone - 1925 - 2015
PAWNEE ROCK - Hazel "Alberta" Crone, 89, died Jan. 24, at her home in rural Pawnee Rock. Born July 12, 1925, in Anderson County, she was the daughter of George Albert and Hazel Olive (Colgin) Payne. On June 26, 1942, she married Francis "Roy" Crone in Iola. He died on Nov. 19, 2007. A resident of Barton County most of her life, she was a dedicated mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Trees vs Grass
Many times when I go out on home visits, the homeowners concerns are with trees on their property. One reason for your trees being in distress may very well be your lawn. If your grass, (especially cool season grasses such as fescue) is allowed to grow up to the trunk of your trees, the competition for water and other nutrients may cause your tree to decline in health. Following is a report on research that has been completed by KSU with more information about the grass and tree competition issue many homeowners have faced.
Raindrop Repair technician attends Reinke advanced PLUS Seminar
Reinke announces that Stephen Batten with Raindrop Repair in St. John, recently attended the 3-day Reinke Advanced PLUS (Proven Leaders in Unmatched Service) Seminar. Service technicians representing 13 Reinke dealerships from across the U.S. attended the seminar in Deshler, Neb.
Check It Out!
If you have been to the library in the past few days, you will have noticed a big change! Many of the tables and chairs have been removed to make way for the "Hometown Teams" Smithsonian Exhibit. Crates should be arriving before Friday filling up the empty space. Library services will remain as usual, and we have tables set aside for you to continue to use. Set up will begin next week, docents will be trained, and there will be a Chamber Coffee on Friday, January 30th. Sharon Sturgis has prepared wonderful accompaniments to the display, and there should be ...
RiverBend auction benefits Clara Barton Hospital Foundation
"Having a benefit auction with the proceeds going to the Clara Barton Hospital Foundation was a great way for us to support our medical providers and helps enhance services for our residents at the same time," reports Bryan Stacey, Executive Director at RiverBend Assisted Living, in Great Bend. "Our two facilities are a natural fit and have a great working relationship."
Clara Barton to hold annual meeting
The Clara Barton Hospital Foundation will host its annual meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday at Clara Barton Hospital, 250 W. 9th, Hoisington, in the Turnbull Safe Room. All members of the Foundation are welcome to attend the meeting.
Jeane Sittner 80th birthday
Jeane Sittner of Ellinwood will celebrate her 80th birthday on Feb. 3, with a card shower.
