Getting ready for Easter, one trim at a time
Kenny Clark at Clarks Barber Shop in St. John has trimmed a lot of hair since he opened shop in 1965. Last week he cut some hair for a couple of hares, making sure they look fabulous for Easter weekend.
April 2025
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Adventures in Reading: What are tariffs anyway?
I brought little previous knowledge about tariffs to this column. In fact, I was so inadequately informed that I decided to do some research to help me understand the basics.
Experience birds through live tour and clay art in St. John
Combine art and birds and the result is “Birds of Clay”, a unique studio art experience taking inspiration from the shorebird migration at Quivira National Wildlife Refuge. The Art Center at the Historic Gray Photography Studio, located in St. John, is offering the class on May 3, led by Christina Lamoureaux, who has been teaching art for 38 years. Registration is required at www.grayphotostudioinc.com/events.
State archery tournaments showcase student skills, award scholarships
PRATT – Nearly 400 student archers from across Kansas competed for top honors at the Kansas National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) State Tournaments, held March 28–29 at the Kansas State Fairgrounds in Hutchinson. Students participated in bullseye and 3D archery events, vying for individual and team awards—and the chance to qualify for NASP Nationals.
First Flowers 2025
Thank you to all who sent in photos for the first-ever Tri-County Tribune First Flowers of 2025 photo gallery. We regret not being able to keep the names with the…
Happy Easter from the Tri-County Tribune!
Check these options for worship and Easter fun in the communities from our coverage area.
Home Lumber has everything for building, remodeling, even the Easter Bunny this Saturday
Home Lumber in Pratt is much more than just a place to buy building materials. On April 3, 2025, when store manager Andres Venegas introduced his team of employees to a Pratt Area Chamber Coffee Chat crowd he explained that Home Lumber is a place to find kitchen counters and sinks, appliances, flooring, lighting, and even the Easter bunny.
Crossing the Threshold: Messy faith is still faith
Life is just messy sometimes. Overcrowded schedules, family arguments, heavy workload, places to go, people to see, food to prepare, house to clean, activities where people are counting on you to do your part - sometimes it just gets to be too much. Often in the midst of this “too much,” we abandon the greatest power we have because it’s all just too messy.
Young team struggles on with positive attitude for Skyline baseball
The Skyline Thunderbird baseball team is six games into a season that has been frustrating at times but has offered many opportunities for growth and improvement. Skyline Baseball is relatively new (started in 2019), so this is not the first time that the team has struggled to find its footing, nor will it be their last.
