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The family of Charlene Faye Meistrell would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to all who offered condolences, prayers, cards, flowers, food, and support during this difficult time.

The meeting of the Crossroads Quilt Guild was called to order at 6:30 p.m. on January 19th with refreshments provided by Toni Anderson, Betty Bedore, Diane Maddy, and Terrii Collins. Roll Call was taken and answered by 18 members. All received minutes from the November meeting.

Well, folks, it’s Sunday. The day when the temperature hits a glorious 57ish degrees, just enough to make you think spring is finally here. But, not enough to actually do anything about it. Meanwhile, my outside “mouse catching” cats are busy taking a long, well-deserved nap.

The Hobart Homemakers FCE met on January 26, 2026, at 7 p.m. at Stockton Church of the Restoration. Susan G. called the meeting to order, followed by the flag salute and the reading of the FCE mission by Ruth Ann.

A total of 2,066 outstanding undergraduate students have been named to Fort Hays State University’s Dean’s Honor Roll for the fall 2025 semester, recognizing their academic achievement and commitment to excellence.

Erin A. Dibble of Stockton has been recognized as one of nearly 4,000 students named to the Wichita State University Dean's Honor Roll for the fall 2025 semester.

Cost Considerations for Beef Replacements Improvements in production efficiency have enabled the beef industry to produce more beef with fewer cows. The reduction in the number of beef cows in the U.S. has been occurring since the 1970s.

Twelve-year-old Raegan Jones of Phoenix, Arizona, and her elite cheer team, Lady Dynasty, have rapidly risen to prominence in the competitive cheerleading world. Their dedication, talent, and teamwork have earned them recognition across regional and national platforms.

Have you noticed more trees popping up in Kansas grasslands? You’re not imagining things— and it’s more than just a change in the landscape. This phenomenon, known as woody encroachment, is a growing threat to the health of the Great Plains, and it’s already having serious impacts on our