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Cougars sweep Colby in Jayhawk play
The Barton Community College softball team earned its first sweep of the year on Wednesday afternoon, knocking off Colby twice at Cougar Fields 3-2 and 4-2.
Barton men finish seventh at final conference meet, take fifth overall
The Barton Community College men's golf team recorded its lowest conference finish of the season with a seventh-place finish at the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference championship at Sand Creek Station in Newton on Monday and Tuesday.
Rose finishes strong to give Chicago 3-0 series lead
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Derrick Rose struggled all game long, but still found a way to be the difference-maker in the end.
GBHS splits doubleheader with Hays
HAYS - The Great Bend High School softball team split a doubleheader with Hays on Thursday night, losing the first game, 3-0, but winning the nightcap, 3-1.
Fort Larned USD 495
LARNED - The Fort Larned USD 495 school board met March 14 in regular session. The following are approved minutes submitted by Joyce Simpson, the board clerk.
Pawnee County Briefs
Monthly lab day LARNED - The Pawnee County Health Department's Lab days will be from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Friday at the Pawnee County Courthouse. You need to fast from midnight the evening before. The available lab tests are: Comprehensive Metabolic Panel, PSA (prostate specific antigen) and HGBA1C. No appointment is necessary. Young Saver Easter Egg hunt LARNED - The First State Bank and Trust of Larned will sponsor an Easter Egg Hunt for their ...
CKMC employees honored at a ‘Transition Ritual’
The recent "Transition Ritual" at Central Kansas Medical Center focused on change, while recognizing the contributions of all its employees over the years. CKMC will become St. Rose Ambulatory & Surgery Center on Sunday, May 1. "It was important for us to acknowledge our many wonderful employees from when CKMC opened in 1964 to now," said Mary Klinge, CKMC executive director of mission integration. "We know that change is ...
Going green
A friendly frog is one of several chalk art creations in front of the Shafer Gallery at Barton Community College. The annual sidewalk art contest concluded at 4 p.m. Thursday. Gallery Director Dave Barnes will judge the sidewalk art and announce the winners.
BCC drama and forensics to host ‘A Night in the Theatre’
Barton Community College Forensics and Theater departments will host "A Night in the Theatre," beginning at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 6, and ending at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 7. "A Night in the Theatre" is open to all high school and college students interested in theater and forensics. This end-of-the-year event is an opportunity to have some fun after a year of hard work, sponsors said. Activities will include movies, theater ...
Button to speak at Historical Society
Robert E. "Bob" Button will present a program on an 1847 Colt "cap and ball" pistol that once belonged to James Chestnut Jr., during the Barton County Historical Society meeting at 7:30 p.m. Monday. "Chestnut's story is one fascinating account about the Civil War years," said Bev Komarek at the Barton County Historical Museum, where the meeting will be held. "Button will also discuss his "First Peoples" display at the museum, ...
On the record for April 22, 2011
Great Bend Police Theft of a Craftsman lawn mower from 601 Washington St. was reported Wednesday. Loss was $350. A vehicle driven by Cinthia Espino was northbound in the 1200 block of Hubbard St. at 6:09 p.m. Wednesday and rear-ended a vehicle driven by Stephanie Galusha, who was slowing down to park. Theft of money from the residence at 223 Elm St. was reported Wednesday. At 9:19 p.m. Wednesday, dispatch ...
Radiothan raises $36,000 for Kans for Kids
At least four Barton County children with cancer will be the beneficiaries of a recent Kans for Kids fundraiser. Approximately $36,000 was raised during the first Kans for Kids Fighting Cancer Foundation Radiothon.
New Life Drama Company coming to CrossPoint Church on Wednesday
The youth group at CrossPoint Church in Great Bend will host an evening of skit drama, presented by the world-traveling New Life Drama Company.
Diocese oration winners
Principal's award
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GREEN DAY
SAN ANTONIO - Danny Green once wasn't good enough to be on the same team as LeBron James.
Duncan: One win away from fifth NBA championship
SAN ANTONIO - It's all right in front of Tim Duncan now, and the big fella can feel it.
Ginobili's double-double propels Spurs past Heat in Game 5
SAN ANTONIO - Across three NBA championships and more than 100 playoff victories together, Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili have built a bond most teammates will never share.
Farm Service Agency County Committee nomination period begins June 17
Kansas Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director Adrian J. Polansky announced today that the nomination period for local FSA county committees begins on Monday, June 17th.
API scholarships
API offered two special scholarships this year to students majoring in either Geology or Engineering. API is trying to retain some students to graduate and work in the industry. The winners of these two scholarships were Anthony Cannata and Jonathan Schotte. These recipients were not required for one of their parents to be employed in the oil or gas industry.
Problems with tomato plants
It's that time of year again when everything is growing, and people are looking forward to be rewarded for all of their hard work in the garden. With the unseasonal low temperatures this year, your garden might be a little behind normal, but with our recent rains, the weather warming up, and a little bit of care right now, your garden should be getting into the full swing of things.
Lessons from the land
For Kansans June, July and August are months when some of us return to our roots and visit family in rural communities across the state. Some go back to help with wheat harvest, others go home to spend time visiting with friends they have grown up with. For all it's a time to reflect and remember.
Hejny reunion
The annual reunion of the descendents of Adam and Clara (Hanslick) Hejny was held on June 2 at the Great Bend Recreation Center. A pot luck lunch was served. Hosts for the occasion were Leonard and Luanne French with help from cousins.
Barton Community College students named to President’s and Dean’s List for Spring 2013
Barton Community College has named 234 students to the President's List for the spring 2013 semester. To qualify for this honor, students must have been enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours and maintained a grade point average of 4.0 on a 4.0 or "A" letter scale.
USS Columbus reunion
The USS Columbus CA-74/CG-12/SSN-762 will hold a reunion on Oct. 2-Oct. 6 at the Hilton in Branson, Mo. Contact Allen R. Hope, President, 3828 Hobson Road, Fort Wayne, In. 46815-4505; 260-486-2221 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. eastern time; email-Hope4391@frontier.com.
Golden Sheaf Chapter #226, O.E.S. official visit
Golden Sheaf Chapter #226, Order of the Eastern Star, Great Bend, hosted an official visit of the Worthy Grand Matron of Kansas, Dolores (Dee) Smith, and Worthy Grand Patron, Larry Swain, also of the Grand Chapter of Kansas, on May 20, at the Masonic Hall in Hoisington. The purpose of the official visit was to honor Barbara and Warren Tindall and Ruth Herman, with their 50 year pin presentations. JoAnne Massey was not present. Also ...
Lobmeyer - Bahr
Albert and Therese Lobmeyer of Leoti announce the engagement of their daughter, Anita Lobmeyer, to Joey Bahr, son of Cherie Bahr of Great Bend and the late Ron Bahr.
Vink - Bates
Terry and Sandra Vink of Great Bend announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica M. Vink, to Jack R. Bates, son of Jim Bates of Overland park and Susan Bates of Dallas, Texas.
Bailey 40th
David and Jamie Bailey celebrated their 40th anniversary with family and friends on June 9 with a pool side reception at the Best Western Motel in Great Bend.
