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A TIMELINE OF THE ATTACK

2020 has been rough. Festivals and events have been canceled, there has been much angst about when Kansas will open up, and on Monday, we were told Kansans should wear masks in public places where social distancing is not possible, yet another...

Labor of Love Pays Off at Morley Field

Thanks to Jason and Holly Ryherd, with a little help from the community (and a generous anonymous company with a crane truck), Morley Field in Belle Plaine now has a new scoreboard installed. The scoreboard was scored at an auction, refurbished by...

Oxford Business Expands, Plans Veterans Memorial

What started off as a local printing and shipping company has expanded to serve the Oxford community in more than one area.

Pastor Plans “No Office” Week to Mark One-Year Anniversary

Pastor Jacob Maforo plans to celebrate his one year anniversary at the Belle Plaine United Methodist Church in a unique manner. June 29 through July 3, he has declared a No Office Week.

Senate Candidate Stops in Oxford

U.S. Senate Candidate Bob Hamilton stopped into Oxford Monday evening as part of his statewide campaign. Residents came to Wildcat Coffee to ask questions of Hamilton and enjoy treats from the local eatery before the baseball game.

Fathers Day at The Arb

Looking for a unique way to treat Dad on Father's Day this Sunday?

61% Of American Households Have Responded to Census

The U.S. Census Bureau today announced it is on track to conduct multiple follow-up activities aimed at ensuring a complete and accurate count.

Sumner County Commission Minutes

County Commissioners

June 22, 2020 - 9 a.m.

The Majority Record

This is a special edition of The Majority Record.

By House Majority Leader Dan HawkinsThis Is A Special Edition Of The Majority Record. I Wasn’t Planning On Being Back So Soon But I Also Wasn’t Planning On Lawless Laura Riding Roughshod Over The State In The Manner She Did Over The Last Few Days. From

Sports

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

Keep Teaching

Dear Dave, Last year I got a divorce. I’m 32, a teacher and a single mom. I’m on Baby Step 2 right now, and I was wondering about life insurance.

By Dave Says By Dave Ramsey

Intellect & Instinct

Our ancestors, to a great extent, succeeded based upon physical labor they performed.

By Winners Wisdom By Jim Stovall

Ask Rusty – About Special Extra Earnings for Military Service

Dear Rusty: How do I find out if I get any extra earnings for my military service of 28 years (Navy, 1982-2011), when I begin collecting my full Social Security retirement benefit next year

By Social Security Matters By Russell Gloor

Lifestyle

Udall’s Clasen Retires After 24 Years

Kathy Clasen served Udall Schools, as Food Administrator for 24 years. Kathy retired in May. She will be missed by all, and so will her food.

KHP: Prepare for a Safe Holiday Weekend

Many people will celebrate this holiday weekend by hitting the road and traveling to and through Kansas.

OUT THERE

The Ark River has been producing some nice catfish lately both on hook and line and the ancient art of noodling (wrestling out their underwater lairs by hand).

By With Marty Capron

Obituaries

Marvin L. Teague

Marvin L. Teague entered into Heaven with his family by his side on Friday, June 12, 2020 in Wellington, Kansas at the age of 71. He was born the son of Marvin J. and Nellie A.