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Stafford County Economic Development is awarded $25,000 to complete Rural Champion Community Project on Childcare

Friday, October 31

MACKSVILLE, Kan. (October 16, 2025) — Earlier this summer Stafford County Economic Development (EcoDevo) was awarded $25,000 for an implementation grant as part of the Office of Rural Prosperity Rural Champions grant program announced last year in collaboration with the Patterson Family Foundation for... Read More.

Stafford County Economic Development Signs Lease with Equity Bank to Establish New Commercial Kitchen

Friday, October 31

ST. JOHN, Kan (Sept. 30, 2025) — Stafford County Economic Development Inc. (SCED) has signed a commercial lease agreement with Equity Bank to establish a new commercial kitchen and training space in Stafford County. Equity Bank hopes to help boost entrepreneurial efforts in Stafford... Read More.

Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge To Be Held Again In Stafford County

Friday, October 31

ST. JOHN, Kan. — Budding young entrepreneurs from across Stafford County will showcase their business ideas during the 2026 Stafford County Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge (YEC), scheduled for February 2026 (exact date to be announced). The event will be held at the Stafford County Annex,... Read More.

Stafford County Economic Development is awarded $25,000 to complete Rural Champion Community Project on Childcare

Friday, October 17

MACKSVILLE, Kan. (Oct. 16, 2025) — Earlier this summer Stafford County Economic Development (EcoDevo) was awarded $25,000 for an implementation grant as part of the Office of Rural Prosperity Rural Champions grant program announced last year in collaboration with the Patterson Family Foundation for... Read More.

Athlete of the Week: Joel Valadez, Stafford Boys Cross Country

Wednesday, October 8

STAFFORD, Kan. — Each week, Ad Astra Radio recognizes different athlete’s outstanding achievements. We are proud to announce Stafford High School junior Joel Valadez as this week's Athlete of the Week, presented by Hutchinson Community College.The week - Valadez dominated the Lyons Invitational on... Read More.

Athlete of the Week: Joel Valadez, Stafford Boys Cross Country

Wednesday, October 8

Lyons Sports Roundup: Volleyball Has Busy Week, XC Competes at Stafford

Wednesday, September 24

Lyons High School sports had a busy week between Thursday, Sept. 18, and Tuesday, Sept. 23, especially in Volleyball and Cross Country.VOLLEYBALLThe Lyons Volleyball team had three events within six days, starting with a triangular at Douglass on Thursday, Sept. 18. The Lions fell... Read More.

High School Football Preview: Stafford County

Thursday, August 28

Ad Astra Radio is previewing area football teams, based on county. Today, we preview Stafford County.Previous previews:Aug. 25: Pawnee County.Aug. 26: Kingman CountyAug. 27: western Sedgwick CountyMacksville MustangsCoach: Jordan Hackerott, first seasonClassification: Eight-player Division 2District: 62024: 3-6Postseason: Lost to Central Christian 48-6Best postseason... Read More.

Crash Claims Life of Stafford County Man Friday Night

Sunday, August 24

STAFFORD COUNTY, Kan. — A Stafford County man died in a Friday night crash in far northeast Stafford County.The Kansas Highway Patrol identified the victim as Adam Bellindir, 33, of Hudson.Bellindir's car was eastbound on Northeast 160th Street about ¾ mile west of Northeast... Read More.

Corteva Agriscience and Pioneer Seeds Partner with Stafford County Fire Department to Keep Producers Safe

Tuesday, August 12

--Pictured Left to Right: Chris Staub, Jim Stanford, Todd Wycoff, and Bryce GarnerSTAFFORD COUNTY, Kan. - The Stafford County Fire Department has recently enhanced its life-saving capabilities through a generous donation from Corteva Agriscience and Pioneer Seeds. These leading agricultural companies contributed funds as... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Stafford

Thursday, July 31

STAFFORD, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Stafford public water supply system located in Stafford County. The advisory was issued because of a loss of pressure due to a technical... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Stafford

Wednesday, July 30

STAFFORD, Kan. (July 30, 2025) — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Stafford public water supply system located in Stafford County.Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:Boil water for... Read More.