BY CYNTHIA SCHEER Managing editorThree local seniors were recently selected to receive full-ride scholarships through the Rudd Foundation’s “Rudd Scholars” program.Washington County High School’s Talena McClellan, and Hanover High School sisters Kaydence Schotte and Shaylee Schotte, were three of…
The volume of junk taken to the county landfill during the annual Free Days at the Transfer Station last week was down considerably, according to Noxious Weed and Solid Waste director James Yungeberg. He told the Board of County Commissioners on Monday that his department took in about 100 loads on…
Noxious Weed and Solid Waste director James Yungeberg told the Board of County Commissioners on Monday that the county may be able to get 50 years of landfill life out of land his department already has. Several months ago the county was hoping to purchase land to expand the landfill because the…
“Weather the Weather” was the theme of the 92nd annual May Fete on Friday, May 2 at Washington County Schools. Students in kindergarten through fifth grade performed a variety of weather related songs under the direction of Gay Lynn Manning, Washington Elementary music teacher. Props of umbrellas,…
Senator Bob Dole is visiting Kansans as part of a multi-day tour around Kansas. He will be in this area next week and the public is invited to come by and greet the Senator.He will be in north central Kansas on Monday. Stops include: • Seneca - American Legion, 812 Main Street from 10:4511:45 a.m…
MANHATTAN — The Kansas State University Crops Team took first place in the North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA) national crops contest held April 12, at Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, Mo. K-State students also took home three of the top five individual…
TOPEKA – Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced significant changes to the Rural Opportunity Zones (ROZ) program that could increase participation in student loan repayments for people moving to rural Kansas counties.Individuals who earn an associate degree or…
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Kansas Director Christy Davis recently announced that USDA is partnering with Reinvestment Fund to help organizations strengthen local food financing programs and improve access to healthy foods in rural Kansas.“Affordable, fresh, and healthy…
Hundreds of people from all over the state and beyond will explore Ellsworth and Lincoln counties plus the community of Lucas in Russell County on May 2-5 as part of the sixth Big Kansas Road Trip.A project of the non-profit Kansas Sampler Foundation, the purpose of the event is to provide the…
Descendants of Orphan Train Riders and those interested in learning more about the history are invited to attend the 21st Annual Celebration honoring Orphan Train Riders. The event will begin on Thursday, June 6 at 1:30 pm at the museum in Concordia, Kansas, located at 300 Washington Street. A…
TOPEKA – Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) are taking steps to gather professionals, as well as individuals with lived experience, to update the state’s Alzheimer’s and Dementia state plan.In response to this…
First Year Sees Big Response From Students By Dan Thalmann
BY DAN THALMANN Publisher A new focus on an ancient style of music culminated in an orchestral performance by Linn Lutheran Orchestra students last Wednesday, likely the first student orchestra performance in the history of Washington County. Referred to as an “informance,” where first year orchestra students put on an exhibition informing their family and friends of their efforts to learn their new instruments over the last school year, the orchestra reviewed a typical morning practice and then they performed a couple selections of music.
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The Board of Washington County Commission met May 6. Present were Scott Zabokrtsky, 1st District Commissioner, David Willbrant, 2nd District Commissioner, and…
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On April 21 in the 2000 block of U.S. 36 Kimberly S Bishop, of Salina, was issued a Citation for Speeding.On April 30 in the 2700 block of U.S. 36 Patrisha D…
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On April 25 in the 500 Block of K-9 Miguel Rodney, of Clay Center, was driving a Black 2020 Ford F15 4D truck and collided with a deer. No injuries were…
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• Anna Jueneman broke her own school record in the 200-meter dash during the preliminary race on April 23 at the Washington County High School Invitational.…
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Please update me on any broken track records by texting me at 785-747-6980 or emailing me at editor@bluevalley.net
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Catch It Kansas tracks the top competitors in each track and field event in each classification on a weekly basis. Several athletes from the four high schools…
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James Eugene Hogan, 68, of Greenleaf, died May 1, 2024, on the Hogan family farm in Kimeo.He was born on Sept. 2, 1955, in Washington. He was the ninth child…
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Karl J. Holsch, 46, died April 20, 2024, at the Washington County Hospital.A funeral service was April 27 at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Washington.…
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Karl J. Holsch, 46, died April 20, 2024, at the Washington County Hospital.Visitation will be Friday, April 26, from 1 to 7 p.m. at Ward Funeral Home in Linn.…
