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Closing out the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2021, Governor Laura Kelly announced October 1st that the State of Kansas is $108.4 million ahead of its estimate, with $2.3 billion in total tax collections for the fiscal year. That is $515.7 million, or 29.

(This op-ed deals with National High School Activities Month and the need to be especially thankful for these programs this year more than ever.) The COVID-19 pandemic has caused everyone to hit the pause button on life.

PRETTY IN PINK—The Stockton High School Spirit Squad, wearing their Paws For A Cause t-shirts gather prior to the football game on October 16 between the Tigers and Hoxie Indians. The group sold the pink t-shirts and raffled off gift baskets, raising money for the Rooks County Cancer Council.

Attorney Stephen McAllister is reminding Kansans to be vigilant against fraudsters who are using the COVID-19 pandemic to exploit American consumers and organizations and to cheat disaster relief programs. In particular, McAllis

To say that people are struggling right now is certainly an understatement. You might find yourself exhausted at the end of the day for no apparent reason. Just the stress of uncertainty can be debilitating for some. Is it right to struggle as a Christian?

LIVING FOR JESUS. The main idea of the hymn, "Living for Jesus," should be the continual theme for every genuine Christian—no matter what life brings. The first verse begins, "Living for Jesus a life that is true, Striving to please Him in all that I do." Does "all" really mean "ALL"?

Mark Trumbo was a surgical patient in Hays Medical Center three days last week. He is at home recovering and ready to be fishing and hunting in November.

JALIA CREIGHTON, a Mt. Pleasant 4-H Club member, proudly shows off the Purple ribbon she won with her entry at this year’s Kansas State Fair.

The Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for 26 state highway construction and maintenance projects in Kansas. The letting took place Sept. 16, 2020, in Topeka. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been bundled based on proximity and type of work.

Week of October 26 Breakfast Monday—Breakfast bread, fruit, juice, milk. Tuesday—Pop-Tart, fruit, juice, milk.