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Maxton Burkey Memorial Tournament to be held

A co-ed softball tournament in memory of Maxton Foster Burkey will be held on Saturday, July 30 and Sunday, July 31, at the Hoisington softball field.

USD 431 continues emphasis on character education at HHS

HOISINGTON - Hoisington High School will continue its efforts with character education that began in 2010-11 this next school year. Character education is common in elementary schools, but the district will continue to teach good character in high school.

Church to hold ‘Trike Nite’

"Trike Nite" sponsored by New Life Baptist Church on 12th Street, will be held from 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 14 for young children, ages 2 years – 3rd grade.

CBH receives new cardiac monitoring equipment

HOISINGTON - Clara Barton Hospital has added new state of the art cardiac monitoring equipment to keep up with the past faced demands of today's ever changing medical environment.

Government commodities to be distributed

ELLINWOOD - U.S. government commodities will be distributed from 11 a.m. to noon on July 13 at UCC Church, 701 N. Fritz.

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CBF purchases cardiac monitors with proceeds from annual benefit

HOISINGTON - Clara Barton Foundation's 18th annual Benefit Golf Tournament, Dinner and Auction in June netted $38,900. The money raised is having an impact on quality of care received at Clara Barton Hospital's Emergency room. Proceeds from this year's event are being used to replace aging cardiac equipment through the purchase three cardiac monitors. These monitors are located at the bedside in each of the hospital's emergency rooms to meet any patient acuity need. This equipment will assist in prompt assessment, identification and ultimately lead to timely treatment of many medical conditions by our medical providers ...

House fire occurs July 3

HOISINGTON - A house fire occurred at 450 W. 4th in Hoisington at 12:15 a.m. on July 3.

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Commodities to be distributed

HOISINGTON - Government surplus commodities will be distributed in Hoisington on Monday, July 11 from 5 - 6 p.m. at Living Joy Community Church, 354 W. 1st (1st & Vine). Come to the south basement door. Any questions, call 620-653-2702.

Hoisington Community Garden grows

HOISINGTON - Seeds have been planted, and the Hoisington Community Garden, in its first year, is flourishing.

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MARSH MUSINGS

Let us begin by welcoming you to the first ever edition of Marsh Musings. This will be a bi-weekly culmination of the adventures of two gentlemen who discovered their passions for the outdoors, photography, and good fellowship, along with the dog that accompanies them.