Reifs dedicated to service

HOISINGTON - Long-time Hoisington residents Duane and Debbie Reif have dedicated their lives to service, not only with the Kans for Kids Fighting Cancer Foundation, but in service to other charitable organizations.

Fun in the snow

Ellinwood,, USD 112 okay on snow days

BARTON COUNTY - Many of the schools in the state of Kansas are running out of snow days for the school year and may have to make up time. However, area schools are okay with the number of snow days so far this year.

On the record

Hoisington Municipal Court Docket - Jan. 19 Ashton K. Nickelson, driver's license restricted, diversion granted Amanda L. Stevenson, vicious animal, animal at large, no current rabies vaccination, $305 Shane D. Serpan, obstruct legal process, no drivers license, $210 Sammie Dawson Jr., battery domestic violence, $80 Cierra Kaysea Ramsey, dog at large, continued Adam P. Kephart, battery-dismissed, disorderly conduct-fine $200, court costs $85 Eric S. Ehster, driving while ...

Wetlanders Festival to be held April 16

HOISINGTON - The fun, filled Wetlanders Festival is scheduled for April 16.

CBH Foundation seeking applications for scholarships

HOISINGTON -The Clara Barton Hospital Foundation is currently seeking applicants for its 2011 healthcare career scholarships.

Detter receives CT certification

HOISINGTON - Clara Barton Hospital announces that Sarah Detter, radiologic technologist, recently earned national credentials in Computed Tomography.

On the record

Ellinwood Municipal Court Docket - Feb. 8 Zachary Sanders, no turn signal, diversion granted Zachary Sanders, driver's license violation, fine $50, court costs $55.50 Lacie Keith, fail to yield, pled not guilty Shadai Harris, improper passing of school bus, continued to Feb. 22 Stewart Clay, driving while suspended, continued to March 22 Stewart Clay, no insurance, continued to March 22 Stewart Clay, expired tag, continued to March ...

EHS students attend Smoky Hills Wind Festival

ELLINWOOD - Eleven EHS band students attended the Smoky Hills Wind Festival at Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina on Jan. 28 and 29. Band director Don Regehr and sponsor Annette Troyer accompanied the students to the clinic. The festival was lead by William McMosley, director of bands at KWU.

Ellinwood to host cattle drive, raises water rates

ELLINWOOD - The Ellinwood City Council heard at its meeting on Tuesday that Ellinwood will be on the route of a 150th-anniversary cattle drive.

HMS wrestlers place in tournament

HOISINGTON - The Hoisington Middle School wrestlers took part in the Hays Kennedy Middle School Invitational this past Saturday, and had a very good showing for the teams' first match of the year. The team placed 10 out of 13 varsity wrestlers in the top four, and three out of four placed in the top three for the junior varsity.

USD 431 and HRC hold annual joint meeting

HOISINGTON - USD 431 School Board and the Hoisington Recreation Commission held the annual joint meeting on Monday night.

Burglaries occur in Hoisington

HOISINGTON - Three businesses were burglarized in Hoisington sometime between Monday evening and Tuesday morning.

EHS Forensics team places third

The Ellinwood High School Forensics Team earned a third place team sweepstakes trophy in a 13-team meet at Sterling on Feb. 5. Every EHS student competing in the meet placed in the top six.

Bully-free

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

Hoisington briefs

Hoisington Food Bank open May 16

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.

Spelling bee

Hoisington forensics places at state

HOISINGTON -The Hoisington High School forensics team brought back eight medals from 3A State Forensics in Wichita on Saturday (May 4). Every Cardinal earned at least one medal and Olivia Lowry earned two.

EHS forensics places at state

ELLINWOOD - The Ellinwood High School Forensics Team competed at the KSHSAA 2A State Forensics Championships held at Bishop Carroll High School in Wichita on Saturday, May 4.

USD 431 considers adding FBLA

HOISINGTON - At its regular meeting last night, the USD 431 School Board heard a presentation from teacher Jennifer Steinert about adding a Future Business Leaders of America organization to the school next year.

Six Pack Volleyball Club finishes season

ELLINWOOD - The Six Pack Volleyball Club finished their long season with not one, or two, but three of their teams on the top of the region that spans from Goodland, to Liberal, to Kearney, to St. Louis.

CPHS yearbook staff has success at competition

CLAFLIN - The Central Plains High School Pipeline Yearbook staff had a successful state competition. All five members of the staff received recognition for their work at the Kansas Scholastic Press Association's State Contest in Lawrence this past weekend.

Claflin holds 3rd annual run

CLAFLIN - Claflin will hold its 3rd annual 5K/10K run or walk at 7:30 a.m. on May 25 beginning at Claflin City Park.

Alan Fullbright Scholarships awarded

ELLINWOOD - The criterion for the Alan Fullbright Scholarship are a reflection of what was significant in Alan Fullbright's life. The 2013 scholarship recipients are Stephanie Troyer who will be majoring in Music Education and attending Barton Community College. She has held several offices in KAY, FBLA, International Club and was the Student Council secretary and vice president of her class.