Jesica Clark and Megan Belveal will hold an open house for their boutique, Thistle and Thread, during Hometown Christmas. by Holly Allen Thistle and Thread, formerly an online-only women’s clothing boutique began…
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Mental health, addiction support here at home
Chief of Police Carrie Clark and program founders Jeramie Scherer and Whitney Collier are working together to build a system of local community support for those in need. by Holly Allen Oftentimes…
Chargers shutout Centralia, earn regional title
Photo by Bridget WeishaarThe Jefferson County North Charger football team defeated the Centralia Panthers Nov. 3 on the road winning the regional title. by Bridget Weishaar The adrenaline was high and the…
New owners, new location
same DirtRoad JunkFest
New owners Carol and Kevin Shankland, Brandi and Jim Varner, and Rowena and Cody Shankland stand at the entrance to JunkFest, off its new DirtRoad, North Cedar, just two miles as the…
Keystone has to move, but how
soon and where to is the question
Keystone Administrator Dr. Doug Anderson and Assistant Special Education Director Belinda O’Dell have a tall order — find new quarters for the learning services and do it quickly. They are asking for…
Felony arrest results in ouster from city planning commission
Sparks fly betweenmayor, city council by Holly Allen In a split vote following a heated debate between Mayor Jeanette Shipley, City Administrator Audree Guzman, and members of the city council, Valley Falls…
The public reacts as the school board
works on a promotional rebranding
Photo by Clarke Davis
Collette Grahem was one of the last to speak before the USD 340 school board noting that she just wanted the people’s opinions to be listened to. But she mostly addressed love for community and the generational aspects of having children and grandchildren experience the same teachers and coaches.
Dig’n Deep to make appearance at Kansas Summer Nationals
Chad Mowery and Dig’n Deep will make an appearance at the Kansas Summer Nationals this weekend at the Threshing Bee grounds in McLouth. By Bridget Weishaar Dig’n Deep, a 666 Farmall International…
Reeves sisters prepare for fair week
Sisters Makena Reeves and Danielle Reeves have prepared all year for County 4-H Fair week.
Sheriff reaches milestone,
recalls those first years
Sheriff Jeff Herrig cited for 40 years employment with the county. by Clarke Davis Jefferson County Sheriff Jeff Herrig’s first job in law enforcement was in lake patrol at Perry Lake in…