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New ministry emerges from life changing tragedy
Lora Jones' life changed drastically when she and her family were involved in a terrible automobile accident. Her husband and son died at the scene. Her daughter died later that night in the same hospital where Lora had been taken.
National Day of Prayer local event planned
Surrendered Family Ministries invites everyone to take part in observing the 62nd Annual National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 2. This year's theme, "Pray for America," is based on Matthew 12:21 "In His name the nations will put their hope."
OTR for April 26, 2013
Great Bend Fire Department Firefighters made five ambulance runs Tuesday and five Wednesday. A carbon monoxide check was performed at 9:18 a.m. Tuesday at 1800 Morphy St. No CO was found. At 1:09 p.m. Wednesday, firefighters responded to 1621 16th St. for an unauthorized burning in the back yard, and at 8:04 p.m. they performed a CO check at 5913 Aspen Dr. Kansas Highway Patrol A fatal accident occurred at 8:35 a.m. Wednesday in Scott ...
New gluten-free, celiac support group off to good start
When Geneva Ost asked Mary Bieker for help starting a new support group in Great Bend, there was no arm-twisting involved. Bieker jumped at the chance.
Gordon's grand slam lifts Royals in 10th inning
DETROIT - Alex Gordon had already struck out three times when he came to the plate with the bases loaded in the 10th inning.
Larned Police Report
Thursday, April 25 12:19 a.m. - An animal control officer responded to the 500 block of W. 8th Wednesday, April 24 8:45 a.m. - Officers investigated an indecent liberties case 1:45 p.m. - Suspicious activity was reported in the 400 block of Broadway 4:41 p.m. - Suspicious activity was reported in the 800 block of W. 17th 5 p.m. - Officers assisted Pawnee County deputies in the 300 block of W. 14th 5:26 p.m. - ...
June Jaunt promises entertainment for all
It's time to mark calendars for May 31-June 2 to take part in the second-annual K-96 June Jaunt. This 176-mile long event, held the first weekend of June, stretches from Ellinwood to Tribune, featuring arts, antiques, crafts, cuisine, music and so much more. Non-stop, the trip would take about three hours and 40 minutes, but organizers are hoping folks will take a lot longer, and see what they have to offer in arts, history and commerce.
Central Plains students visit cadaver lab
CONCORDIA -A group of students from Central Plains High School recently toured the human cadaver lab and biology department at Cloud County Community College.
Local Boy Scouts collect clothes
ELLINWOOD -The Ellinwood Cub Scouts & Boy Scouts will be hosting a fundraiser through the GoodThrift project to raise money for the Ellinwood troops.
Local RV club travels state
BARTON COUNTY - Members of the local RV Club, Cowboy Sam, load up their rigs every third weekend of the spring and summer months and travel to destinations around the state, enjoying the company of good friends and good food.
Congressional Air
Beware the American Prom
Proms sure have gotten expensive these days. According to the San Jose Mercury News, high school kids spend nearly $4 billion annually for dresses, accessories, flowers, beauty products, limos and other prom-related items. The average couple spends upward of $1,000 for the one-time event. That got me thinking about my own prom in 1980. I didn't know my date very well. She was in my photography class, pretty and, more important, available. We arranged a ...
Boots in Boston
Riveted to our screens, we learned last week of the enormous value of social media and surveillance video when tragedy strikes. But -- and this second point is as significant as the first -- we were also reminded of the importance of established, well-funded, conventional media, without which the big picture would have had gaping holes.
GBHS 'C' baseball game at Dodge canceled
The Great Bend High School baseball "C" team's scheduled game at Dodge City today has been canceled.
Barton Community College prep track & field invite
Barton Community College High School Track & Field Invitational FRIDAY • STARTING TIMES 2:30 p.m. - Coaches/Scratch Meeting 3 p.m. - Field Events (See order of events) 5 p.m. - 3200 M Run-Women 5:30 p.m. - Running Events (See order of events) • PARTICIPATING TEAMS Central Plains, Little River, Larned, Phillipsburg, Solomon, St. John & Wilson. • ENTRY FORMS Each team will be allowed 3 entries per event. Athletes are allowed to ...
