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Sign of the Times
The sheriff from Tillman County Oklahoma was featured this past week during a story on a crime increasing significantly in his and many other counties in the Great Plains. They had successfully arrested the criminals using GPS technology. What was the crime? You might guess some drug problem like crystal meth or even cattle rustling. You would be wrong. The crime epidemic catching the attention of the national media was stealing hay.
GBMS band members selected for Kansas John Philip Sousa Junior High Honor Band
2012 Extension Appreciation Award
Each year the Executive Board selects someone who has dedicated a significant amount of time to Extension educational programs in Barton County to receive the Extension Appreciation Award. This year the honoree named was Karen Kramp from Ellinwood.
Giving the Gift Of Education: Students receive $19.2 million in scholarships from university donatio
More than 9,400 academic scholarships have been awarded to Kansas State University students for the 2012-2013 school year. Overall, students have earned more than $19.2 million in scholarships for the current academic year -- nearly $1 million more than the previous year.
Pathways November Employee of the Month
Shawn Wear has been named Pathways November Employee of the Month. Shawn has been caring for the clients at Pathways for almost two years now. He has a great attitude and is always smiling. Shawn strives to do better and has been described by one supervisor as "Most Improved". He is always willing to work any house and any hours at a moments notice. This means he has to be very knowledgeable about many houses and routines. Shawn has definitely grown in his role at Pathways and is very well liked by the clients. He is extremely dependable and always ...
Board of Barton County Commissioners meeting
The Board of Barton County Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. on Monday. Items on the agenda include approval of Township Treasurer bonds; purchase of Sheriff's office vehicles; appointment of Deputy and Special Deputy Coroners; and board appointments for the Barton County Community Development Advisory Board.
Roenbaugh joins American State Bank board
Fellsburg native, Bill Roenbaugh, has joined the 10-member board of directors of American State Bank and Trust Company. American State has branches in Great Bend, Larned, St. John, Macksville and Garden City.
Lady Cardinals beat Lady Indians
LARNED - Larned kept pace with Hoisington in the first eight minutes, trailing 15-14.
Navy tops Army 17-13 for 11th straight win in series
PHILADELPHIA - Navy's decade of dominance over Army was 14 yards away from sinking.
Wildcats edge Colonials
WASHINGTON - The nation's top offensive rebounding team survived its first road test by sticking with the plan of attacking the glass.
Cowboys’ Brent arrested for intoxicated manslaughter
IRVING, Texas - Police charged Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Josh Brent with intoxication manslaughter Saturday after he flipped his car in a pre-dawn accident that killed teammate Jerry Brown.
Johnny Football becomes Johnny Heisman
NEW YORK - Johnny Football just got himself a way cooler nickname: Johnny Heisman.
Rec Commission set to approve computer upgrades
The Great Bend Recreation Commission board will act on computer hardware and software bids when it meets at 4 p.m. Monday at the Carl Soden Recreation Center, 1214 Stone St.
BCC trustees to look at vehicle purchases, naming rights
The Barton Community College Board of Trustees will consider 2013 vehicle purchases when it meets at 4 p.m. Tuesday in room F-30 of the Fine Arts Building. There will also be a report on the accreditation checkup by the Higher Learning Commission. Other action items include approval of personnel and naming rights for the Kirkman practice gym floor. Larry and Kathy Schugart have agreed to pay for the new floor and the administration recommends naming it the Schugart Court.
