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Crime Stoppers is seeking information about a vehicular burglary that occurred sometime between 6 p.m. on June 11 and 6:40 a.m. on June 12 at the Best Western Angus Inn, 2920 10th St., Great Bend. Someone entered a dark blue, 2012 Ford F-350 and took a set of Taylormade golf clubs and bag, Callaway golf clubs and bag, Steelhead golf set and bag, golf shoes and a Klein tool bag with tools. Total loss was $4,950.
June 20, 2013
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Area Briefs
Scott Gregory, director of Great Bend's Brit Spaugh Zoo, holds a snapping turtle he captured Wednesday. Although Gregory said he receives calls from people who say "one of your turtles is out," the turtles are wild animals that are out in abundance now during the most active time of their mating season. This one will be placed in the pond at the zoo.
June 20, 2013
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Local News
"We give, because Christ has given Himself for us!"
June 20, 2013
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Religion
Where kids stand strong is the central theme for "Kingdom Rock" Vacation Bible School at First Christian Church, 5230 Broadway Ave.
June 20, 2013
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Religion
Brave knights and fair maidens will be equipped to put on the full armor of God so they can stand strong in the battle for truth at "The Kingdom Chronicles" vacation Bible school. All children who are pre-school ready through those who have completed sixth grade are invited to attend the programs from 9-11:30, June 24-28 at Grace Community Church, 210 McKinley St.
June 20, 2013
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Religion
Jehovah's Witnesses are planning for their annual conventions and an accompanying campaign to invite the public to attend. This year's convention theme is "God's Word is Truth!" The Witnesses launched this series of conventions in the United States during May and will continue the programs worldwide through the end of December.
June 20, 2013
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Religion
Great Bend Fire/EMS
June 20, 2013
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On the Record
DORRANCE - Lillian A. Lawrence, 76, died June 16 at Wheatland Nursing Center in Russell. She was born April 17, 1937, at Russell, the daughter of Bertha Bahls and Robert S. Bricker. She married John L. Lawrence on April 2, 1955, at Lucas. A lifetime resident of the Dorrance area, she was a homemaker.
June 20, 2013
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Obituaries
LAMAR Colo. - Rena Viva Willard, 85, was born Aug. 6, 1927 in Belvidere. She died on June 18, at Juniper Village in Lamar, Colo. Funeral arrangements are by Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel, Lamar, Colo.
June 20, 2013
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Obituaries
WAMEGO - Patricia Ann "Pat" Breitkreutz, 77, passed away June 17 at St. Francis Health Center in Topeka. She was born Oct. 27, 1935, at Great Bend, the daughter of William and Vernie Banks Murphy. She attended Great Bend schools.
June 20, 2013
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Obituaries
MIAMI - These NBA Finals were apparently about the kids.
June 20, 2013
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The Associated Press
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AP Sports
June 20, 2013
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Barton Co. News
Educational Strategies to hold workshop
June 20, 2013
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Barton Co. News
ELLINWOOD - The new Ellinwood Recreation Commission has begun meeting and making plans for the creation of a separate department for the community.
June 20, 2013
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Barton Co. News
ELLINWOOD - Star of Hope presents Reza in McPherson, Salina and Hutchinson as part of a thirteen city summer tour to benefit the children of Marigot, Haiti.
June 20, 2013
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Barton Co. News