Kansas reports tax revenue above expectations for 24th consecutive month
TOPEKA — Kansas brought in $127.6 million more in tax receipts than expected in July, for an estimated total of about $586 million collected. Gov.
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People still read books
Online bookstore takes off as brick and mortar in El Dorado By Nikole Babb Butler County Times Gazette Established in 2019, Reliant Bookstore was founded by Jesse McVay, Samuel McVay, Stephen McVay and Levi Keplar. Being El Dorado locals, the team brought their online business to where they enjoy spending their time most.
Library celebrates 40 years with Ellen Hair
By Eric Killough Freelance reporter Special to the Tribune Those who have visited the Pratt Public Library (PPL) at any point over the last 40 years, will likely have seen or met Ellen Hair. On August 2, 2022, Ellen Hair (nee Bailey) passed the 40-year mark of employment with the PPL.
Energy relief grant now available
The South Central Community Foundation (SCCF) is thrilled to announce a matching grant opportunity for the Pratt County Energy Relief Fund. This fund was started by an anonymous donor with the intent to help community members in need.
Pratt airman’s daughter achieves lifetime goal
By Mark A. Martin Special to the Tribune markamartin@cox.net Cynthia Chovelak’s father, Joseph J.
Caleys to celebrate 60 years of marriage
The family of Larry and Sharon Caley, Stafford, invite friends and family to join them for an Open House to celebrate the Caley’s 60th wedding anniversary. It will be held at the Stafford Senior Center, 130 S. Main Street, Stafford, Kansas from 2-4 p.m. on August 20, 2022. They were married August 24, 1962 in Council Grove.
Tell the truth
Some of you might have received a political flier in the mail this past week about the constitutional abortion amendment on the ballot for Kansas. This flier was mailed out by a group that calls themselves “Kansans for Constitutional Freedom.” The flier was authored by a clergyman from the Olathe area, a Reverend Jay McKell.
Pratt Athletics puts together stellar ending season
The Pratt Athletics traveling baseball team ended their season a game short of the state championship this summer, but more than the season’s end, the team and supporters will remember a 7-year journey full of growth, friendships and fun competition.
More than a Neighbor: Josh Mueller dedicated to success of beef industry in Kansas
Paying the Checkoff. Collecting the Checkoff. Managing the Checkoff. As a rancher, auction market owner and Kansas Beef Council Executive Board member, Josh Mueller sees his Checkoff dollars, as well as those of his family, neighbors and customers, advance the beef industry at each step along the way. He joined the KBC Executive Board more than four years ago and is honored to sit with cattlemen and women from across the state.
Outstanding Pratt citizens honored with special displays
For the last three and half months, the Pratt County Historical Museum on South Ninnescah has been honoring fourvoutstanding women of our community with a special display. Jeanne Carson, Barabara Shinkle, Sharon Brehm, and Dorotha Giannangelo were picked by museum personnel for the special feature.