As schools are now out for the summer months, it’s not only the students who get a vacation from their studies,it’s also the teachers who get a well deserved vacation. As we have two granddaughters currently studying to become teachers, it bri...

Recycling has been a buzz word for several years. This month the Trailblazer Resource Conservation District is holding electronics recycling events in the district’s multi-county areas. Tire collection events are also scheduled. Many communities h...

Q: How does the Bible line up with science? A: The tension between current church doctrines, modern scientific perspectives and the timeless truths of Scripture is an ongoing challenge for anyone searching for Truth in this world. Adding to the...

I got plates on the scooter, and I’m getting better at corners. I haven’t run anyone over yet, so I’d say I’m doing well. Not quite ready for a Harley yet, but I’m making progress. LOL! Jacob made it home safely from his dad’s house, and he has “enj...

What a relief . . . . These past few months I was afraid the world was coming to an end. Considering the senseless carnage from all of the ‘shootings’, the confusion of letting men compete in college sports as women; watching one of the larger nation...

The Kennagers’ casserole dinners went over well for the 20 Keenagers and four workers who were in attendance. The birthday person was Connie Reiman. Door prizes went to Dolores Kucera, canister; Rita Mazour, applesauce; Kathy Riscling, solar l...

Weather-wise it has been an unsettled week with thunderstorms in the forecast nearly every day. However much of this newspaper’s circulation area is still waiting for needed rain. Through Tuesday morning, the storms were mostly blustery. The wind ble...

The Nuckolls County Board of Commissioners met at the county courthouse in Nelson Monday. Kenny Rempe was an excused absence. The board approved a contract with Jared Fullerton and Ronald Fryda to serve as Nuckolls County Wildlife specialists to...

There are unconfirmed reports of an explosion, with no injuries, at the Aurora Co-op Sedan elevator Thursday. An Aurora Co-op spokesperson answered with a “no comment” reply when a query was made....

Friday evening the Couples Summer Golf League launched the opening event at the Elk Creek Country Club in Nelson. It was a beautiful evening, as the scores indicated. The team of Craig German and Cindy Hewitt came in with a perfect game of par 35....

The Jewell County Commissioners met Tuesday, May 31. Commissioners Steve Greene, Brent Beck, and Keith Roe were present. Carla J. Waugh, county clerk, was present for the meeting. The following were present for office head meeting; Alexandria...

On Saturday, May 28, the City of Jewell hosted it’s first Farmers Market in Jewell City Park. The morning kicked off with a ribbon cutting ceremony and speeches from Jane Pahls, Jewell Chamber of Commerce representative, and Darrell Bohnert,Jewell m...

The Jewell County Commissioners met, meet May 23. Commissioners Steve Greene, and Keith Roe were present. Carla J. Waugh, county clerk was present for the meeting. Sherry Koster, Jewell County Conservation District, presented the 2023 budget...

Jewell County Community Development is again participating in the Dane G. Hansen Foundation Summer Internship Program. This year's intern is Reed Knitter, Fort Hays State student. Knitter is going into his senior year and is a marketing major with a...

Post Rock Extension District is helping kids discover the adventure of science with the pop-up Adventure Lab experience. The Post Rock Adventure Lab features hands-on educational and fun brain boosters that make science engaging and meaningful in...

Over the past 50 to 60 years genealogy studies have consumed a lot of time in many people’s lives. In some cases, the search is often as interesting as the information found. One such incident happened over Memorial Day at the Evergreen Cemetery w...

From May 30 through June 4 there were four accidents, five animal calls, one arrest, seven paper services, three controlled burns, eight EMS calls, one fire, one incident report, one motorist assist, 105 phone calls, six traffic stops, one traffic...

Flag Day celebrates the adoption of the flag as the offical symbol for the United States. The American Flag was first recognized by Congress on June 14, 1977. In 1885, an offical Flag Day to commemorate this was suggested by a Wisconsin teacher, but...

Avery Ostdiek along with her parents host ed a “You’ve Been Flocked” fundraiser to sponsor her next two World Archery Trips. The money raised will be used to help off set cost for her upcoming trips to NASP/IBO World Archery Tournament, in Louis...