The Stafford County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Wednesday, August 17th, 2022, in the Commission Room in the Annex. Chairman Wycoff called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. Present: Todd Wycoff, Bryce Garner, and Clayton Grimmett.
Effective September 1, 2022, Edwards County Medical Center (ECMC) will assume ownership of the St. John Medical Clinic, formerly owned and operated by ECMC affiliate Pratt Regional Medical Center.
GREAT BEND, Kan. – The Golden Belt Community Foundation invites proposals for its upcoming grant opportunities. Applications now are being accepted from qualified 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations and public institutions, including schools, government entities, and clubs and civic/community organizations in Barton county for charitable programs and projects.
GREAT BEND, Kan. – Golden Belt Community Foundation is pleased to announce that $15,415 was recently awarded for grants that benefit communities in the Golden Belt area.
By Eric Killough Freelance reporter Special to the Tribune Friday, October 7, and Saturday, October 8, will be a weekend to remember for those with Pratt connections as Back to Pratt Jamboree, or as it’s more popularly referred to, Pratt Jam, will be celebrated this year in Pratt. Pratt native Kurt McAfee will act as master-of-ceremonies for the many events associated with an event that has been more than three years in the making, and was began to as a class reunion celebration weekend for those who graduated as Greenbacks.
DCF Commodities Distribution Aug. 27 - USDA commodities avialable from 2-5 p.m.
Truck roll-over accidents restricted travel through Pratt on major highways in the past few days. On Sunday, August 21, a single semi-rollover resulted in the closure of U.S. Highway 281 north of town just at the Pratt County line for several hours. Then early Monday morning, a double semi accident closed down U.S. Highway 54/400, creating a significant traffic situation for several hours due to the fatality scene just west of Kingman next door to Pratt County.
By John Huxman Special to the Tribune jdhux2007@yahoo.com At its August 15 meeting, the Pratt City Commission made the necessary policy changes to for the new municipal swimming pool to be paid for by a private donation rather than through taxes. The contractor that builds the pool must have the money up front, regardless of how the city pays for it.
Ephesians 6:4 “Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.” Our cat has us trained; or maybe I should say, “We’re his humans.” Since The Bearcat has lived here, we’ve noticed he most always has a method determined to have his way. If he’s hungry he sits at the patio door and meows until we let him in; then goes to the refrigerator, looks up at it, then back at Margie or me, until we get out his cat food.
By William F. Holland Jr.