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Hoisington Municipal Court Docket
George R. Willenberg, junked/abandoned vehicle, trial Feb. 3 John M. Little, junked/abandoned vehicle, dismissed upon compliance Mindi L. Jackson, driving while license canceled/suspended/revoked, fine $100, court costs $85 Mindi L. Jackson, no proof of liability insurance, dismissed on proof Mindi L. Jackson, tail lamps required, fine $30 Nelson D. Adams Sr., disorderly conduct, trial April 7 Sammie Dawson, driving while license canceled/suspended/revoked, dismissed Dustin J. Chambers, battery ...
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 WASHINGTON D.C. - Electing a congressional delegation with four new members wasn't the only thing Kansas voters did in the November 2010 elections. They also gave a career boost to a recent Kansas State University graduate and Hoisington native Wayne Stoskopf. "It's fast-paced and ever changing," said Stoskopf. "It is a good environment." Stoskopf is a May 2010 graduate in agribusiness from Kansas State University and took advantage ...
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
Ellinwood Events
Krug to give nutrition talk Donna Krug, Barton County Extension Family and Consumer Science agent will speak on "More Plants on the Plate," during the Friendship Meal at 11:45 a.m. at the Heritage Club in Ellinwood on March 24. For reservations, call 564-3649 by 4 p.m. on March 23. Lenten lunch to be served Soup and sanwiches will be served at noon on Wednesday ...
Billinger selected as HCC Foundation Scholar
Book bags
Book winner
USD 112 meets
By Alan Rusch Ellsworth County I-R HOLYROOD - At Monday's meeting of the Central Plains USD 112 board of education, a motion to have the district administrators renew or develop the existing agreements in softball and baseball for USD 112 was approved. The administrators were also instructed to investigate the potential of helping with transportation of student athletes to these sports. Bert Besthorn, board vice president, ...
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School board makes appointments
ELLINWOOD - At its regular monthly meeting, the USD 355 school board made two appointments to the new Ellinwood Recreation Commission Board of Directors. They were Mel Waite for four years, and Rob Fisher for one year. The ERC will soon begin planning a budget, hiring a director, and making plans for 2014.
Star of Hope offers seminars for Romanians with handicapped kids
ELLINWOOD - "Stay Together" is the theme for this years conference/summer camp for families of children with disabilities in Romania on Aug. 21-24 offered by Star of Hope
Ellinwood City Council to meet
ELLINWOOD - The Ellinwood City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday evening at the city offices. On the agenda are the former city landfill, wearing in of new council members, Recreation Commission appointments, Main Street light poles, and executive session for real estate acquisition.
Inflatable slide
School recognized for Character Education
TOPEKA-Kansas schools and school districts were honored Thursday for their support of character education as part of the Kansas Schools of Character Recognition Program, sponsored by the Kansas State Department of Education, the Kansas Character Education Initiative and the Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site.
Ellinwood Rotary announces theme for AHF Parade
ELLINWOOD - The Ellinwood Rotary Club announces the 2013 theme for the After Harvest Festival Parade to be held at 10 a.m. July 2. This year's theme is "Home Is Where Our Story Begins." They are hoping registrants for the parade will incorporate this year's theme into their parade float.
Just swinging
HMS performs School Daze
HOISINGTON -On April 29 and April 30, the Hoisington Middle School vocal group performed its play "School Daze" at Roosevelt and Lincoln Elementary Schools. The vocal group is made up of 7th and 8th grade students from Hoisington Middle School.
Cardinal seniors walk the halls
HOISINGTON - As part of our Jostens "Something to Believe In" Commitment to Graduate (C2G) program, the Hoisington Cardinals started a new tradition "Cardinal Graduates Walk with Pride."
School bell rings the last time for two retiring teachers
HOISINGTON - Touching the lives and improving the minds of over a 1,000 children after three decades of service, USD 431 teachers Darla Clark and Becky Andereck will close the last book bags of their careers this month. Both began and ended their service in Hoisington.
