Council considers nuisance abatement

HOISINGTON - At its meeting on Monday, the Hoisington City Council discussed nuisance abatement and will look into adding fees for cleanup.

Pink ladies greet visitors with a friendly smile

HOISINGTON - The ladies in the pink coats greet visitors at Clara Barton Hospital with a friendly smile and a warm heart as they escort patients to their destinations at the hospital.

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Claflin Honor Roll

Superintendent's Honor Roll - 4.0 Seniors: Juniors: Tim Demel, Kevin Klug, Will Radenberg Sophomores: Erika Gisick, Jennifer Hitschmann, Aubrey Kempke Freshmen: Peyton Broeker, Trey Heitschmidt, Breanna Holmes, Bethany Oeser 8th Grade: Julie Demel, Annie Potter, Breanna Schartz, Abby Stueder, Lexie Broeker 7th Grade: Breaedan Crites, Trustin Kreft, Kendi Maxwell, Kaylyn Oberle, Brady Rugan, Michael Ryan, Kaycee Steiner Principal's Honor Roll - 3.75-3.99 <p ...

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Holidays are here

Ellinwood Chief lifts 3/4 ton total in competition

ELLINWOOD - As a stress reliever, and as a way to stay prepared for his job, Ellinwood Police Chief Art Keffer lifts weights most people would find unimaginable.

SOH to raise funds for Haiti

Star of Hope in Ellinwood is raising funds to purchase goats, chickens, treadle sewing machines and for student support.

Area briefs

Chamber to sponsor decorating contest The Hoisington Chamber of Commerce Promotion Committee will once again sponsor the Home Decorating Contest. This year there will be three Hoisington Gift Certificates given to the Best Decorated Residences for the 2010 Christmas Season. To be eligible for the contest, residents must register with the Chamber of Commerce by Dec. 13. First Place will be awarded a $75 Certificate, second place, $60 and $40 for ...

Open House

Check It Out!

"9th Judgment" by Maxine Paetro and James Patterson. When a young mother and her child are ruthlessly gunned down in a parking lot, the only shred of evidence is a cryptic message scrawled across the windshield in blood red lipstick. When a second murder occurs, San Francisco is thrown into hysteria. Can the Women's Murder Club solve they case before the city disintegrates.

Hoisington Middle School Honor Roll

Below are the honor rolls for the first quarter for Hoisington Middle School.

Ellinwood Municipal Court

Katie Bulinski, child restraint, fine $60, court costs $54.50 Katie Bulinski, no proof insurance, proof shown, dismissed Danniele Pfister, speeding 49/30, fine $84, court costs $55.50 Cassie Scheuerman, driving while suspended, failed to appear Cassie Scheuerman, no proof insurance, failed to appear Pete Cabrera Jr., seat belt violation, fine $5 Mary Adams, seat belt violation, fine $5 Teri White, no drivers license in possession, license shown, dismissed ...

HHS celebrates Veterans Day

HOISINGTON - Each year, Hoisington High School celebrates veterans and their service to our country with a special brunch and assembly for veterans and students to pay homage to all veterans living and deceased.

Bike safety

Ellinwood sports scene

USD 431 receives grant

HOISINGTON - Hoisington Middle School was notified that they have received a grant for $4,500 to promote and educate students about composting, and they plan to use waste from the lunchroom for that. Students will be trained in waste management with real life and career applications.