Archive By Author - Karen LaPierre
‘Hiking Humanitarian’ walks through Great Bend
"Have a spoonful of kindness with your coffee in the morning," says Kirk Sinclair, who is walking the American Discovery Trail across America to promote the humanitarian needs of housing, health and hunger. Having walked from the coast, he was in Great Bend on Wednesday and Thursday.
Hoisington principal chosen as ‘Exemplary Principal’
HOISINGTON - Hoisington Middle School Principal Pat Reinhardt has been chosen as one of three Kansas Association of Middle School Administrator's Exemplary Principal. In addition to Reinhardt, Brad Miner, principal of Royster Middle School of Chanute, and Dr. Michael Wolgast, principal of Pioneer Trail Middle School of Olathe were also chosen.
EHS promotes positive atmosphere
ELLINWOOD - With new Ellinwood High School principal Shawn Henderson, the school is starting new programs to build a positive school atmosphere for learning.
Missing dog returned to college student
CLAFLIN - Twenty-three -year-old Fort Hays State University student Jessica Thayer and her dog Addie, were heading back to Fort Hays after spending a few days with family in her hometown of Wichita early in the morning on Oct. 28.
Cemetery tours offer insight into area history
Each rich in heritage, area cemeteries are their own book telling the story of the harsh prairie life in the 1800s and 1900s in central Kansas. Not the scary places of movies or of tomorrow's holiday, they are calm, quiet places of peace.
Cooney’s name added to Legion Memorial
ELLINWOOD - After 61 long years, the name of Thomas Edward Cooney has been added to the American Legion War Memorial in Ellinwood.
Wilborn named as new council member
HOISINGTON - Brian Wilborn was voted in as the new Hoisington City Council member for Ward 4 at the city's regular meeting on Monday after a vote by the sitting members.
Courthouse Civil War statue condition assessed
"It's a terrific monument," said Dr. Dennis Montagna, director of the National Park Service's Monument Research and Preservation Program in Philadelphia. Monday morning, he inspected the south facing Union Civil War bronze statue located in the courthouse square.
Elm leaf beetle relatively harmless
BARTON COUNTY - The elm leaf beetle, which has recently made a reappearance in Barton County, is a relatively harmless beetle that may cause the leaves from the tree to drop, but should not cause permanent harm to a healthy tree, according to Jim Strine, Kansas Forest Ranger.
Elm leaf beetle relatively harmless
BARTON COUNTY - The elm leaf beetle, which has recently made a reappearance in Barton County, is a relatively harmless beetle that may cause the leaves from the tree to drop, but should not cause permanent harm to a healthy tree, according to Jim Strine, Kansas Forest Ranger.
Ellinwood tornado sirens sounding in error
ELLINWOOD - City tornado sirens have been randomly sounding in the middle of the night in error, the Ellinwood City Council heard as its regular meeting on Tuesday.
EGS works on anti-bullying campaign, becomes ‘No Put-Down Zone’
ELLINWOOD - Ellinwood Grade School students recently wore black to support anti-bullying. In addition, each spring semester they work on a six week course to create a positive school atmosphere.
USD 431 works on anti-bullying measures
HOISINGTON - Hoisington Middle School and Lincoln Elementary School have recently focused on anti-bullying, according to the councilor at the school Leonard Kaiser.
Council to interview candidates
HOISINGTON - Four individuals have expressed interest in becoming city council members in Ward 4, the Hoisington City Council heard Monday night. They will be interviewed at the regular Oct. 24 council meeting by the council, which meets at 7:30 p.m.
USD 112 student artwork displayed on the web
HOLYROOD - USD 112 elementary and middle school teacher Jennifer Berg has found a new way to display her student's artwork. They are all in an online gallery at www.artsonia.com where parents or grandparents who live in faraway places can see their students' art.
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