Wildcats hit stride, rout Troy 72-43

MANHATTAN - Bruce Weber understands the inconsistency behind his team's offensive attack thus far this season, especially the higher-than-expected turnover numbers that have slowed scoring within his signature motion offense.

Panthers finish seventh at Douglass

DOUGLASS - The Great Bend High School wrestling team finished in seventh place at the Douglass Goodwill Tournament on Saturday.

Arizona remains on top of AP poll despite close call

Arizona remains the runaway No. 1 in The Associated Press' college basketball poll after winning a close game at Michigan on Saturday.

Chiefs headed to playoffs, still have West hopes

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - In the span of a year, the Kansas City Chiefs went from being a franchise in disarray to one with the best record in the AFC and a shot at winning their division with two regular-season games left.

​Rec offers winter break activities

The Great Bend Recreation Commission has a few programs for those days school is not in session over the holidays. Students can meet their friends at the Activity Center for some fun on Monday, Dec. 23 and/or Monday, Dec. 30. Each day will include crafts, games, snacks, bowling at Walnut Bowl and fun organized activities. Amber Koch, Great Bend-Brit Spaugh Zoo education coordinator, will present an animal and activities on Dec. 30. GBRC will provide pizza on the 23rd and sub sandwiches on the 30th, along with beverages for lunch.

​Silver Cougar Club offers Word course

Barton Community College's Silver Cougar Club is offering a chance to learn all about Microsoft Word with a course scheduled for 1-4 p.m. on Wednesdays, Jan. 8 – Feb. 12 at the Center for Adult Education, 1025 Main St., Great Bend in room D-107.

​“What the World Needs is Love”

The Great Bend Seventh-day Adventist Elementary School will present its annual Christmas program Wednesday evening at 7:15.

Walter N. “Walt” Fleischmann 1943 - 2013

Walter N. "Walt" Fleischmann, 70, longtime Great Bend resident, passed away at his home on Dec. 15 in Great Bend. Born Feb. 27, 1943, in Salina, he was the son of Roland and Esther Mae (Bender) Fleischmann. He attended elementary school in Great Bend, attended high school in Hutchinson, and later lived in Wichita. On April 30, 1966, he was united in marriage to Darlene M. Haberman in Timken. The couple resided in Colorado for a short time, then lived in Hope prior to moving back to Great Bend in 1982. He was a farmer for six years. After that ...

GBCT announces auditions

Auditions for the Great Bend Community Theatre production of "Neighborhood Crime Watch," by Craig Alpaugh, will be held Jan. 5 at 2 p.m. and Jan. 6 at 7 p.m. at the Crest Theater, 1905 Lakin Ave., Great Bend. There are roles for five men and two women. Performances will be held Feb. 20-23, 2014. For more information, contact GBCT, (620) 792-4228.

Diane Gowdy 1949 - 2013

IOLA - Diane Gowdy, 64, former Great Bend resident and teacher, died Friday at her home in Iola. Born May 16, 1949 in Newton, Diane grew up in Emporia. On Aug. 30, 1969, she married Charley Gowdy. He died in 2010. The couple made their home in Great Bend. In 1996 they moved to Iola. She received her degree in education from Fort Hays State University and taught in the Great Bend school system.

Jay Paul Wareham 1950 - 2013

Jay Paul Wareham, 63, died Dec. 15 at the Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. Born Oct. 21, 1950, in Highland Park, Mich., he was the son of Harold and Ruth (Thomson) Wareham. A longtime resident of Hoisington, recently residing in Great Bend, he was employed in the construction field and raised and trained hunting dogs.

Masses announced

Dominican Sisters of Peace announce the following services for the holidays at the Dominican Chapel of the Plains, 3600 Broadway Ave.

OTR for Dec. 17, 2013

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