Council leaves pool hours the same

HOISINGTON - At its regular meeting on Monday, the Hoisington City Council, after discussion and input from the Hoisington pool manager and swim teacher, decided to leave pool hours the same as last year.

Ellinwood native's photographs displayed

Ellinwood native Aimee Dreiling's interest in photography started when she wanted images of her daughter as a newborn.

Barton Briefs

EHS parents to have After Prom meeting

Ellinwood Municipal Court Docket - Feb. 14

Melissia Pemberton, duty to report accident, fine $100, court costs $55.50

Honeycutt weaves anti-bullying message with technology, pets

HOLYROOD - Interwoven with a story about his dog, Starbuck, who hid under the couch because he was bullied, Kevin Honeycutt, a technology integration specialist at Essdack in Hutchinson, talked to USD 112 students about using technology safely, using technology for learning, and kindness. Honeycutt travels throughout the U.S. with his presentation.

KOC to hold poker tournament

HOISINGTON - A Texas Hold'em Poker tournament to raise funds for area charities will be held at 7:30 p.m. on March 3 at the Hoisington Knights of Columbus Hall, 114 North Main.

USD 431 band students receive honors

HOISINGTON - On Feb.18 Hoisington High School student Hannah Wilborn traveled to Tabor College to perform at the State Piano Festival. Wilborn earned a I (one) rating on her piano solo. She earned a I (one) rating both at the District and State Piano Festival.

Check It Out!

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

Soles 4 Souls

Valentine's Day

Ellinwood forensics earns awards

The Ellinwood High School Forensics Team competed at the Kiowa County Invitational in Greensburg on Saturday, Feb. 18. Ellinwood earned a plaque for 2nd place in team sweepstakes and earned 10 individual medals. Nineteen schools participated in the meet.

HHS Homecoming

Ellinwood Briefs

Sons of the Legion to host Wild Game Feed fundraiser

CBH holds community assessment meeting

HOISINGTON - Clara Barton Hospital held a community assessment meeting with Vince Vandehaar, owner of VVV Research & Development, Inc., to provide an overview of Barton County health needs on Monday night.

"Pink Out"

Hoisington High School is having a "pink out" at tonights home basketball game with Larned. Show your support for the fight against breast cancer by wearing pink to the game tonight.

Sunflower Diversified pancake dinner sets new record

Sunflower Diversified Services set a new record when 575 people lined up for the non-profit agency's annual pancake dinner recently.