I graduated from Barclay College with a Bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies earlier this month. In this season of graduations, what I accomplished wasn’t really such a big deal, but for me the journey was tough! I would not have made it were it not for that ‘cloud of witnesses’ that God supplied in this endeavor.
Two wrecks took place the first week in May on U.S. Highway 54 in Kiowa County. The first was a double-semi side swipe that ripped open the trailer of one semi truck and left a second truck nose-ended on the nearby railroad tracks on the north side of the highway near the Pratt County line. The second wreck on May 8 claimed the lives of a woman and two children when a Ford F-150 they were in crashed head-on with a semi-truck one mile east of Mullinville.
The Pratt Elks Lodge #1451 recently dedicated its patio to local veterans, naming it the “Veterans’ Veranda.” This dedication took place during a Veteran’s breakfast on March 8th, where veterans, spouses, and guests were honored. The funds for the patio refurbishment came from the 2024 “Swingin’ Fore Veterans” golf scramble, which also contributed to a 300-gallon aquarium for the Kansas Soldier’s Home in Fort Dodge, KS, a Veteran’s Dinner in November and a $1,200 donation to the Kansas Honor Flight.
MANHATTAN, Kan. – The Kansas Forest Service has confirmed the presence of the emerald ash borer within the Marais des Cygnes National Wildlife Refuge near Pleasanton, the first confirmed sighting found in Kansas this year.
The Kansas State University Concrete Canoe team took first place at its regional competition at the Mid-America Student Symposiumin Lincoln, Nebraska, April 3-5.
It is no wonder that I have run out of space for proper storage in my closets and cupboards. The explanation is that I save too much, and the proof of that is the clipping that inspired this blog. I hope you enjoy this blog, inspired by a clipping from about 4 decades ago. Unfortunately, when I cut the Letter to the Editor from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram I failed to include the date. However, it was during the administration of President George Bush, in office from January of 1989 to January of 1993.
Greenback contest winners proudly display their winning fabric designs at Treasures Three Fabric Store in Pratt. Karen Horn, owner of the store, stands beside Tyler Wright, Megan Younie, Yudany Fernandez, Kennadie Haskett, along with PHS Graphic Design teacher, Parker Titus.
By Rose Beilman Special to the Tribune “Love Canal” – today, it sounds like a ride in an amusement park or a beautiful stream where couples go to get engaged. …
TOPEKA – Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced an upcoming job fair that will be held on a weekend for Kansans seeking new career opportunities. Jobseekers and employers from all industries are encouraged to take part in the Statewide Virtual Job Fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, any time between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday, May 16-18.
As the year draws to a close, the Skyline Schools’ American Government class had the opportunity to take part in an event that was equal parts drama, study, and performance in the form of a mock trial. This was the third year for this presentation, and the first for it to be held in the big gym for an audience. The hands-on assignment was the brainchild of the Government teacher, Chris Sanders.