Director Randi Shetley and a host of crew leaders and helpers, plus a talented cast of more than 100 actors, actresses and technicians, brought light, life and laughter to the Ross-Ellis Center for Arts and Ministry on the Barclay College campus the past two weekends in Haviland. The Wizard of Oz, a timeless story of triumph over adversity proved there is “no place like home” and that joy is in in the journey.
The Pratt High School Boys’ Golf team has gotten off to a hot start to begin the 2025 campaign. Recently, the team was able to capture their annual home tournament title, which was one of Head Coach Tim Rector’s top goals for the season.
The Message of Easter spelled E-A-S-T-E-R. Each letter alone can be used to explain the Good News of Easter, but using all the letters gives a more complete picture.
Kyra Kissinger of Phoenix Massage in Pratt is not one to sit still long. She likes to be moving, growing, learning, healing, and all of those are reasons why she has decided to bring a kids’ ironman triathalon event and adult sprint competition to Pratt, planned for June 22. The Gary and Jean Cromer Public Pool will be the staging ground for all parts of the event, swimming, running, and bicycling, with staggered start times for different age groups.
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St. John-Hudson High School track and field coaches Trish Wade and Danny Smith (assistant) took their teams out for two competitions last week, Pre-State at Cessna Stadium in Wichita and a league meet at Lyons High School. Results from both occasions were noteworthy.
As we contemplate this Easter season, let us consider the words of Jesus, the Messiah, spoken as he hung on the cross.
The Pratt City Commission heard a proposal from local teen Luke Nystrom at their April 7 regular meeting to add a half-pipe to the skate park on main street.
After battling through tough doubleheaders against Hutchinson and Great Bend, the Pratt High School Baseball team has begun to roll through their competition in the Central Kansas League. The Greenbacks recently picked up sweeps against Hoisington, Haven, and Halstead to improve their record to 7-3.
Through fundraising and generous donations, Station 430 Hudson firefighters were recently able to purchase a remote-controlled nozzle for Truck 36.