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School approves bus barn
ELLINWOOD - The Ellinwood school board approved at its last meeting a bid from Bryant Construction for $82,320 for the construction a of bus garage subject to finding suitable land, according to meeting minutes.
Leprechaun catchers
Hoisington Municipal Court Docket
George R. Willenberg, junked/abandoned vehicle, trial Feb. 3
UCC to hold hog feed
ELLINWOOD - The Immanuel United Church of Christ, 7th and Fritz, will have its 8th annual hog feed on April 10 from 5 to 7 p.m. In addition to roast pork and dressing, hot dogs, hamburgers and delicious desserts will also be served.
Fish fry to be held
HOISINGTON -An all you can eat fish fry will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on April 1 at the Hoisington Knights of Columbus, 114 N. Main. All proceeds support area charities. Cost is $7.50 for adults, $4.50 for children ages 4 to 12.
From ‘Home on the Range’ to life on capital hill, Hoisington native thrives in D.C.
BY TRIBUNE STAFF
New hotel
St. Patrick's Day
Hospital considers minimum repairs, renovation or replacement of facility
ELLINWOOD - The Ellinwood District Hospital is holding a series of community meetings seeking input into options for renovating or replacing the hospital and clinic. They are also asking the community if they want to leave things as they are and do nothing.
Women's History Month
Fun in the sun
Billinger selected as HCC Foundation Scholar
Book bags
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Marsh Musings
It is ""Eagle Time" in Kansas! It seems that we have had more eagles this year than any in my memory. All of the reservoirs have eagles in residence. I have located a couple of nests with eggs under these beautiful mothers. Both parents share the incubating duty that is 35 days, but the female spends most of the time on the eggs. "Bald ( or balde)" meant "white" in the old language, and this bird was declared the national symbol in 1782. I went to Kansas City last week to join my friend Randy Akings in a moderately successful effort ...
Clara Barton employees pledge funds for upcoming hospital expansion
HOISINGTON - The Clara Barton Hospital Foundation, in partnership with Clara Barton Hospital, is conducting a capital campaign to raise funds for an expansion project. The campaign started off with a bang over the last few weeks as the staff completed their "Building Together… Caring for Life" Employee Campaign.
USD 355 to add new track and bleachers to football field
ELLINWOOD - USD 355 Ellinwood School Board approved in a special meeting, a new track, bleachers and fencing at the high school football field. Construction is projected to start the last day of track season and last all summer with a finish date of Sept. 1 in time for football season.
Hoisington City Council considers change of polycart rules
HOISINGTON - The city of Hoisington has received complaints about trash polycarts being left on the street long after trash pickup days, and, as a result is considering new rules.
EHS placed 6th at forensics meet
ELLINWOOD - The Ellinwood High School Forensics Team placed 6th at a tournament held at Southeast of Saline on Saturday, Feb. 22.
