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Atmos Donates Equipment, Training to SHFD

At last month’s meeting, Atmos Energy donated a gas analyzer machine to South Haven Fire Department, then trained the firefighters how to use it. “This generous gift from Atmos will detect carbon monoxide, natural gas, LP gas, and the oxygen level...

Sumner Community Hospital Abruptly Closes

On March 12, Sumner Community Hospital abruptly closed, announcing via a sign on the door instructing patients to call a number to transfer records.

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.

Oxford Liquor is Ready for Business

Oxford Liquor hosted a soft opening this last weekend and was planning a full opening and set hours by next week Owner Doug Elliott said shelving and coolers would be stocked after the floors were finished this last weekend A grand opening is...

African Cuisine, Music Helps Raise Funds for Mission Trip

Belle Plaine United Methodist Church hosted a traditional African dinner to raise funds for their mission trip to Zimbabwe. The dinner, held on Saturday, drew in more than 100 to support the mission team, who left Wednesday.

Belle Plaine Native Part of National Storm Spotters Team

While most Kansans either dread storm season or have just become used to it, there are a few who are fascinated with Kansas’ often volatile weather.

Individual Insurance Buyers Were Better Off Without Obamacare

This article was co-authored with Beverly Gossage, an insurance broker in Kansas and a member of the National Association of Health Underwriters, and Linda Gorman, an economist with the Independ

SBA Assisting Small Businesses With Economic Injury Disaster Loans

The Department of Commerce is working closely with the Kansas Department of Emergency Management (KDEM) to complete the required steps for requesting an SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Declaratio

Rep. Estes Applauds $5.9 Million COVID-19 Response for Kansas

WASHINGTON–Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement applauding the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) award of $5.9 million to Kansas to support the statewide

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

Dave Says

Dear Dave,

By Dave Ramsey

Winners Wisdom

The Wisdom of Welch

By Jim Stovall

Social Security Matters

Ask Rusty — Will Taking My Benefit Early Affect My Widow Benefit?

By Russell Gloor

Lifestyle

Local Government Hiked Property Tax 3X Inflation in 2019

March 16, 2020 Contrary to claims that local officials are ‘holding the line’ on property tax increases, local government entities averaged a 4.5% increase in 2019.

Bateman Joins BPPD

Belle Plaine Police Department welcomed new officer Theresa Bateman to the force March 6 at city hall. Top: Chief Bill Berry shakes Bateman’s hand.

Three Ways to Celebrate International Children’s Book Day

(SPM Wire) April 2 is International Children’s Book Day, an annual celebration of books, children’s literature and reading. Here are three ways to mark the occasion:

Obituaries

Joan Martin

Joan Martin passed away on Friday, March 13, 2020 at Botkin Care and Rehab in Wellington, Kansas at the age of 93. Joan was born the daughter of Ronald J.

Brian Walter Fry

Brian Walter Fry, age 41, passed away on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at his home in Wellington, Kansas.

Elwin Wayne Hoff

Elwin Wayne Hoff, 83, of Fredonia, Kansas passed away Sunday, March 1, 2020. Elwin was born March 29, 1936 in Mullinville, Kansas to Raymond and Goldie (Doyle) Hoff.