Chamber coffee

HMSI holds state-wide conference in Hoisington

HOISINGTON - Hoisington Main Street Inc. held a quarterly training session in Hoisington for the state-wide Main Street Inc. program with over 80 people from across the state in attendance last Thursday. On Friday, about 30 directors also attended the directors-only conference.

Golden Belt grants

Check it out in Ellinwood

There are new books at the Ellinwood Community/School Library. They are:

Girl's volleyball

Hoisington City Council to meet

The Hoisington City Council will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Monday.

USD 112 teachers, administrators attend conference

HOLYROOD - USD 112 teachers and administrators attended the Jostens Renaissance conference in Anaheim, Calif. to inspire students and staff to build a positive school atmosphere, generate school pride and promote education and attendance during their break this summer.

Day Camp

St. John Parish to offer basketball trophies at auction

St. John the Evangelist Catholic Parish of Hoisington will be offering the parish basketball trophies from previous years (prior to 2009) by holding a Silent Auction at the Hoisington Knights of Columbus Hall, 114 N. Main St., on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 5. Bids must be placed by 2 p.m. and trophies picked up before closing that day.

Kans for Kids

USD 112 to begin wind energy program

HOLYROOD - USD 112 Central Plains school district will begin a new wind energy program for their students to allow for education and some electrical generation.

Clayton Doll benefit to be held

Family and friends of Clayton Doll's are working towards helping Clayton fight Multiple Myeloma. This fight is made possible by the generous support and kindness of people like you. They are kindly asking for donations. The benefit will take place at 5 p.m. Sept. 16 at the American Legion in Ellinwood. Activities include free will donation hog feed, cow patty bingo, raffle, silent auction and dance. If you are interested in donating please contact Tenelle Nuest @ 620-680-0856.

Ellinwood Municipal Court Docket

Ellinwood Municipal Court Docket - July 26

Ribbon cutting

Service award

MARSH MUSINGS

This has been a very exciting week. I have enjoyed my five Canadian friends who come almost every year to hunt turkeys with their traditional archery equipment. They got three turkeys and departed on Thursday. Being up by 4:30 a.m. to get coffee and head out for 10 days in a row gives us time to re-affirm our friendship.

Hoisington Municipal Court Docket - April 3

Owen Ahmu, battery domestic violence, dismissed

Catholic students hold fundraiser

ELLINWOOD - A breakfast/brunch fundraiser will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on April 13 at St. Joseph Parish Center in Ellinwood. A free will offering will be taken with proceeds going towards St. Joseph High School PSR mission trip.

Ellinwood After Prom

USD 431 considers construction project

HOISINGTON - At the Hoisington School Board meeting on Monday, the school board heard preliminary plans for separating the Hoisington Middle School Library into two rooms.