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Ron DeVore 1955 - 2011
ST. JOHN - Ron DeVore, 55, died March 13 as a result of an automobile accident. He was born Aug. 3, 1955, in St. John, the son of Ronnie W. and Patricia J. (Sayler) DeVore. He was a cowboy and lifelong resident of St. John, graduating from St. John High School in 1973.
BCC baseball game canceled
The Barton Community College baseball game against Iowa Western scheduled for Monday has been canceled due to snow on the fields.
Midweek games make bracket predictions difficult
Filling out an NCAA tournament bracket is tougher this year, and it has nothing to do with the caliber of competition.
Ohio State runaway No. 1 in final AP poll
Ohio State, Kansas and Duke were the only teams ranked No. 1 in The Associated Press' college basketball poll this season, and they were among nine teams in the Top 25 from start to finish.
Hoisington chambers names Labor Day theme
HOISINGTON - The Hoisington Chamber of Commerce has chosen a theme the 2011 Labor Day celebration. It will be "There's No Place Like Home."
Rotary Club to hold Irish Stew fundraiser
Rotary Club of Ellinwood will hold their third-annual St. Patrick's Day Irish Stew fundraiser on from 5-7 p.m. March 17 in the Ellinwood High School commons area. Tickets are $5 per person for Irish stew, cornbread and cake. Drinks are provided and carry out is available. Tickets may be purchased form Rotary Club members or at the door. Proceeds will go to eradication of polio which is the Rotary International project in partnership with ...
Ellinwood HS/MS Honor Roll
3.2 GPA and above with no D's, F's or I's (Students making all A's are denoted with an *) 7th Grade: Tamika Arndt, Madyson Bruno, Josiah Caspers*, Connor Ewing, Michaela Hughes*, Ashley Lamb, Mikayla Monday, Avery Pike, Ryan Pray, Alexander Robl*, Kaleb Schartz, Cassidy Schlessiger, Katie Shafer, Mattie Shafer*, Theron Sjogren, Laura Standlee, Yvette Teran 8th Grade: Tawny Arndt*, Delaney Beckwith, Elizabeth Frakes, Keaton Goering*, Shiani Hughes, Chelsea Kaspar, Rebecca Parke, ...
Claflin Fire Department reports news for Feb.
Last month, Claflin EMS personnel were dispatched for: a possible stroke, an injury auto accident, a fall victim and a patient that was injured in a home accident.
Volunteers complete training with Family Crisis Center
amily Crisis Center Inc. recently recognized its newest volunteers and their accomplishments in completing 40 hours of initial training.
Pitt gains top seed in Southeast Regional
PITTSBURGH - The expanded NCAA tournament field - now at 68 teams - has thrown a wrinkle into the art of scouting an opponent for Pittsburgh coach Jamie Dixon.
Ohio State is No. 1 seed in East Region and overall top seed
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Top-ranked Ohio State will be staying close to home in the NCAA tournament.
AP TOP 25 capsules
No. 1 Ohio State 71, Penn State 60 INDIANAPOLIS - Jared Sullinger had 15 points and 11 rebounds and No. 1 Ohio State defeated Penn State in the Big Ten tournament final on Sunday. Sullinger, the tournament's most outstanding player, averaged 16.3 points and 14 rebounds in the tournament to help the top-seeded Buckeyes (32-2) repeat as champions. William Buford scored 18 points and Jon Diebler added 15 for the ...
Duke gets No. 1 seed in West Regional
GREENSBORO, N.C. - Duke's path to a second straight national championship will take the Blue Devils west.
Utah State has 30 wins but only No. 12 seed
Utah State won 30 games this season but was rewarded with only a No. 12 seed in the NCAA tournament and will face No. 5 seed Kansas State on Thursday in a second-round game in Tucson, Ariz.
KU gets No. 1 seed in Southwest
LAWRENCE - Without dwelling on history, Kansas is determined to draw from the lessons of its recent painful past. The Jayhawks (32-2) were selected as the No. 1 seed in the Southwest Region on Sunday, paired against America East champion Boston University in the first round on Friday in Tulsa. But instead of puffing out their chests and making Final Four plans, they're remembering a year ago. They were the overall No. 1 seed ...
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Record exports mean summer gas prices won’t be much lower
(MCT) – Summer gasoline prices will be lower in the U.S. than they were last year. But they won't be much lower, experts say, because U.S. refineries have been exporting record amounts of fuel overseas.
Pawnee County District Court
Small Claims Cases Filed 5-8 - Schartz Automotive Inc. Larned, vs. Kay Lynn Kettwich, Larned; monies owed. Filed 4-1 - ATRA Service Center, Larned, vs. Marjorie Spence, Larned; monies owed. Journal entry of dismissal, 5-3, The Court finds that the underlying obligation has been satisfied and that said cause should be dismissed. District Court Speeding Cases Filed 4-8 - Keith Jason Riley, Larned. No seat belt. Fine $10. No current liability insurance. Proof shown, case ...
Ellinwood Police Department
Ellinwood Police Department April Report
Kempke recognized as Governor’s Scholar
At the invitation of Kansas Governor Sam Brownback, Aubrey Lynn Kempke of Claflin was selected to attend the 30th annual Governor's Scholars Award Program on May 5 in Topeka.
Marsh Musings
here is a stellar event occurring in Kansas right now that is visible and dramatic! One of the largest migratory birds is nesting in multiple sites in Kansas and surrounding states. The great blue heron is here! These four feet tall birds are gathered in rookeries where several families build nests in tall trees. They join forces to notify each other if bobcats, rat snakes, or raccoons come around looking for a meal in a ...
Divide remains in Congress over Farm Bill, food stamps
WASHINGTON (AP) - The House and Senate Agriculture Committees laid the groundwork this week for reducing the size of the federal food stamp program, approving farm bills that would shrink food aid and alter the way people qualify for it.
Knoblich and Jamieson Recognized by ElderCare, Inc.
Julie Knoblich, Director of Human Resources, Barton Community College and Bernie Jamieson, accountant with Benefits Managements Inc. were recognized for serving six years on the Board of Directors of ElderCare, Inc. Knoblich served as Board chair and Jamieson served as Board Secretary–Treasurer. Janet Splitter, Executive Director of ElderCare, Inc. presented each with a plaque in appreciation of their leadership and counsel guiding the service to older adults. Current members of the Board include: Julie Knoblich, ...
Gang of Eight: Never Have So Few Told So Many Lies
For three more weeks, the Senate Judiciary Committee will debate the Border Security, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Modernization Act, S. 744. During the 45 years I've studied Washington politics, including 25 years of editorializing on the dreary subject, I can say without hesitation that no more anti-American legislation has ever been introduced.
The Second Term Curse Crashes Down on Barack Obama
You might say that May 10, 2013 was when the "second term curse" officially struck President Barack Obama -- and that May 13 was when it flattened him. Obama's administration has been hit with a triple whammy blast from a massive political stun gun.
Obama Scandals
