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A TIMELINE OF THE ATTACK

Since the D-Day invasion 75 years ago, it has become an epic of our history, bathed in hues of heroism and valor. The invasion marked a crucial milestone on the

REMEMBERING THE BATTLE THAT WON THE WAR

n May 1944, the Western Allies were finally prepared to deliver their greatest blow of the war, the long-delayed, cross-channel invasion of northern France, code-named Overlord. Gen. Dwight f Eisenhower

A TIMELINE OF THE ATTACK

In the early hours of June 6, 1944, 156,000 servicemen from the Allied nations boarded more than 5,000 ships and landing craft that ferried them across English harbors to the

When Thirteen Was Lucky

Editor’s Note: The following photo and poem was submitted by reader Donna Finley Jeffries. It was written by her father, TJ Finley, to honor the B-17 “Vapor Trail” crew. The

Flooding Brings Out The Best in Neighbors

With constant flood warnings hovering over most of the area for the last month, some residents are finding it hard to catch a break. Daily, we’re checking road closures, trying

South Haven Fire Dept. Responds To Truck Fire on I-35

On Sunday, South Haven Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire at mile marker 9 on southbound I-35. Engine 4511 and Brush Squad 4531 responded at 9:23 pm. According to

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Sumner County Commission Minutes

June 3, 2019 9:00 a.m.

KDOT Approves May Bids

The Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects in Kansas.

Oxford School Board Meeting Highlights

The Oxford USD 358 School Board meet

Monday, June 10th at 7pm. The main agenda was discussion on the bids for reroofing the school building.

Sports

Bats carry Tigers to second straight win at JUCO World Series

A pinch hit grand slam by freshman Blaze Brothers highlighted a seven-run sixth inning for the Cowley College baseball team as the Tigers battled back from a 5-2 deficit to run-rule Monroe College

Conway Springs’ Cottrell KSHSAA Induction Ceremony May 15

KSHSAA Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at State Track and Field

Southwestern College Men’s Basketball Summer Camp Dates Set

Winfield, Kan., May 7, 2019 — The Southwestern College men’s basketball program has announced its 2019 summer camp dates.

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Letters To The Editor

Letter to the Editor:

et again, the Republican legislators elected from this section of the state are proving that they do not place their constituents' views above their own.

Letters to The Editor

Letter to the Editor

Yet again, the Republican legislators elected from this section of the state are proving that they do not place their constituents' views above their own.

Winners Wisdom

Paradise Perspective

By Jim Stovall

Lifestyle

Caldwell’s Chisholm Trail Featured in TV Series

The television show, Best of America By Horseback, filmed part of a four-part series in Caldwell June 4 through June 9.

Ted & Diane Davis Celebrate 60th Wedding Anniversary

Ted & Diane were married June 6, 1959 at the Methodist Church in Belle Plaine, KS, the groom’s grandfather John C. Carter performed the ceremony.

Dierksons Celebrate 60th Wedding Anniversary

For Ron and Alice Dierksen, marriage advice is easy: Ron: “For me? Being good.” Alice: “Oh. No. Don’t go to bed mad.

Obituaries

James Rochat

James Rochat, 61, of Oxford passed away Monday, June 3, 2019 at his home in Oxford.

John A. Potucek III

Potucek, John A. III, 51, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019, at the University of Kansas Medical Center due to complications following open heart surgery earlier in the week.

Larry Crain

Larry Crain, 76, of Oxford, KS passed away Monday, May 27, 2019 at his home in Oxford.

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