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With only a minute or so to spare, Wichita attorney Marty Keenan filed Monday for Sumner County Attorney.

The passing of Roger Foltz was the loss of a brother, a partner, and member of one of the early Belle Plaine settler families.

Graduation for 2020 Seniors Will Be... Unique

For most 2020 high school seniors, graduation will look much different than previous graduation ceremonies. But since school buildings have closed, district personnel have worked diligently to ensure seniors are given a graduation ceremony, even if...

Belle Plaine Sign Vandalized

A sign on a 4th Street was vandalized last week. Someone took the letters and rearranged them on one side. As of press time this week, the letters were all back in place. Photo by Belle Plaine News & Oxford Register Staff

The Kansas Star

The Kansas Star Casino is nearly surrounded by empty parking lots. The casino, which closed March 18 due to statewide stay-at-home orders from Governor Kelly, is a key source of revenue for Sumner County. On Monday, Sumner County Treasurer Danetta...

Oxford Welcomes New Police Chief

Last Thursday, The City of Oxford announced the appointment of John Adams as City Administrator/Chief of Police for the City of Oxford.

Rep. Estes Cosponsors Return-to-Work Bonus Legislation

WASHINGTON – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) is cosponsoring the Reopening America by Supporting Workers and Businesses Act of 2020 – legislation encouraging Americans to return to work following

KHP: Extra Caution Needed on Kansas Roads During Harvest

It’s a busy time for farmers in Kansas with harvest underway and hay season in full swing.

Shop Kansas Farms Helps Make Connections

The Covid-19 pandemic has ignited a movement of consumers seeking out farmers and ranchers for more direct connections. And it all started on Rick McNary’s couch one evening in late April.

Oxford’s Coach Green Celebrates 200th Career Win

Oxford High School congratulated Coach Kyle Green for his 200th career win as OHS Boys Basketball coach on Feb. 19. Coach Green marked the occasion with a 72-38 win against Flinthills.

Wildcats Wresting Coach Langerot to Retire

It was another trip to state a couple of weeks ago for the Mulvane Wildcats Wrestling coach Rick Langerot, one of many in his coaching career but a special one this year as he has announced his ret

By Kasey McdowellIt Was Another Trip To State A Couple Of Weeks Ago For The Mulvane Wildcats Wrestling Coach Rick Langerot, One Of Many In His Coaching Career But A Special One This Year As He Has Announced His Retirement From Coaching After The Conclusion

Strader Named Student of the Month

A positive influence to her peers and an active student on campus, sophomore Hope Strader was recently named Cowley College’s March Student of the Month.

Opinions

Gann’s Garden

Perennial Herbs, Part 1

By Kathy Gann

Gann’s Garden

Stay At Home Gardening

Winners Wisdom

Negative Bias

By Jim Stovall

Lifestyle

Dave Says

Dear Dave,

By Dave Ramsey

Winners Wisdom

I have long believed that the world belongs to the man or woman who is willing to make a decision and stick with it.

By Jim Stovall

Social Security Matters

Dear Rusty: I am a 68-year-old retired male and had planned on waiting to collect Social Security benefits beginning at age 70. My wife is currently 53 years old.

By Russell Gloor

Obituaries

Roger Ernest Foltz

Roger Ernest Foltz, 69, died on May 23, 2020 in Santa Fe, NM. Born on June 10, 1950 in Wichita, KS to Gordon Edward Foltz and Opal Isabel Kehl Foltz,

Bruce (Jimmy) E. Applegate

Bruce (Jimmy) E. Applegate passed away Saturday, May 30, 2020 at his residence in Wellington, Kansas at the age of 92. He was born the son of George F. Applegate and Christine E.