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COMING EVENTS

Kansas Day at the Pratt County Historical Society Jan. 26-27 - Kansas Day at the historical museum will be next week, January 26 & 27, 2022.

New Mayor Deeds leads Pratt City meeting

Newly appointed City of Pratt Mayor Zach Deeds presided over the January 17 city council meeting at which Russ Rambat (Public Works Director) discussed a bid from Doug Reh in the amount of $41,370 for a new work truck. No motion was made to approve the purchase by the commission as Rambat was asked to continue the search and report his findings back to the commission.

Barron Theater remodel celebrated with open house party

Looking back, it has been a progression of faith and an answer to many prayers that led to recent updates and remodeling at Pratt’s Barron Theater on S. Main Street. An open house held Friday, January 21 revealed new carpet, new flooring in the bathrooms, new paint in the lobby area and electrical systems up to code.

Kansas vaccine mandate stories you should hear

Two of the four federal vaccine mandates have had their day in the highest court in our nation. Yet even as these overreaching mandates have met obvious challenges and legal stays through the end of 2021 and into the new year, the Biden administration has continued battering employers by pushing their failed onesize-fits-all approach to force COVID-19 vaccines on Americans regardless of their medical history, religious beliefs or natural immunities.

St. John Short Stop provides top-notch customer service

The St. John Short Stop is a business owned and operated by Kanza Coop. The Short Stop is a convenience store open daily from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays and 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sundays. It is managed by Shari Williamson and located at 434 North US 281.

Haviland Fire Department continues a legacy of service, needs help for equipment upgrades

SINCE 1906 when Haviland was incorporated, the volunteering women and men of the Haviland Fire Department [HFD] have pursued excellence in fire suppression and emergency services for the residents of eastern Kiowa County. Their legacy of service includes generations of people committed to annual training, State certifications, growing governmental regulations, equipment maintenance, and fund-raising. These things still continue to this day.

FHSU welcomes new medical director

HAYS, Kan. – Dr. Jeffery “Jeff” Curtis, MD, has joined the Health and Wellness Services team at Fort Hays State University as its new medical director. He replaces Dr. Dallas Richards, who served as medical director for 30 years.