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Barton Community College Announces Summer 2023 Graduates

By Barton Community College   Barton Community College has announced its list of graduates who earned associate degrees or certificates for career training during the summer semester of 2023.   Atchison Mekenzie Vice, A.S. Basehor Jackson Herbel, A.S. Bison Dominique Palmberg, A.S. Ellinwood Megan Clemons. A.A.S. Taryn Robl, A.A. Ft. Leavenworth Ashleigh Arnold, A.S. Abigail Gazell, A.S. Adrienne Strodder,... Read More.

Kansas Hospital of 104 Years Closes

Ad Astra News   HERINGTON, Kan.  — Herington Municipal Hospital announced to staff on Monday, Oct. 9, the closure of the hospital. Along with its associated clinics, the hospital will close as soon as Wednesday, Oct. 11. The decision was made due to lengthy financial struggles and... Read More.

Crisis Drill Training

By Inman Police Chief, Bobby Herron   INMAN, Kan.  — On Friday, October 13th, the Inman Police Department will be hosting a Crisis Drill Training. This Drill will encompass the area of Pleasant View home as well as various parts of the Inman School Buildings. Participants in... Read More.

Art Bag Challenge and Silent Auction Nov. 11-18

By Smoky Valley Arts and Folklife Center   LINDSBORG, Kan. — Smoky Valley Arts and Folklife, at 114 ½ South Main Street, will display artwork from its Art Bag Challenge and conduct a silent auction of the works beginning November 11 through November 18. It will... Read More.

USD 308 Board Approves Library Media Collection Development Policy

By Lucky Kidd   HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On a 4-1 vote, the Hutchinson USD 308 Board of Education last night approved a Library Media Collection Development Policy. That policy includes the process that permits the public to request a review of textbooks, instructional materials or library... Read More.

Alliance for Drug Endangered Children Grant

By Rise Up Reno Prevention Network   RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Rise Up Reno Prevention Network works to promote healthy youth behaviors through mentoring, substance use prevention, suicide prevention, strengthening families, and youth leadership. As a primary prevention agency, the main objective is to prevent youth... Read More.