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

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.