Llamas visit nursing homes

25 Years Ago May 29 - June 4, 1997 Winners of the Galena Winners of the Galena Riverton Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority scholarships are: Heather Lyerla, daughter of Bill and Barbara Lyerla of Galena, who plans to attend PSU; Amber Bailey, daughter of Brenda and Robert Rogers and Ben Bailey,...

Roving Reporter

What do you want to do for summer vacation? Jacob Turner I want to go to the Unspeakable Life Show at the Toyota Center in Houston. Gabby Finley Go to the ocean and see my new baby cousin. Lyndee Smiley I want to go to California to see my grandma.

Great turnout for Memorial Day parade

Hogspore had a good turnout for the Memorial Day parade yesterday. Veterans from all the services rode onboard floats pulled by jeeps. Most of the older veterans were sporting their best overalls, mainly since they couldn’t fit into their old uniforms.

It benefits you to share your story

With the storm approaching, my wife texted me after work to come home right away. Within minutes, after I left the clinic, she called me again to tell me not to come home and to seek shelter immediately.

Kansas Legislature hotline

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Reminiscing while driving the highway

As my husband and I were driving to several cemeteries here in southeast Kansas for our annual Memorial Day visit, where we have many family members and friends buried, we enjoyed the rich countryside. This is a special time of year for us here in the Heartland and Kansas.

Bank dedicates fountain on anniversary

25 Years Ago May 29 - June 4, 1997 Construction work for a triple-tiered fountain in front of the Cherokee County Courthouse is on schedule according to Sean Hood, construction engineer with Crossland Heavy Contractors.

What do you want to do for summer vacation?

Mae Epler I am going to swim in the city pool with my friends. Kip Noel Swim because it’s fun. Mason Leonard Go swimming, see my grandma and grandpa.

Are you familiar with the Bible?

The other day, in a casual conversation, the question was asked of a young man, “Are you familiar with the Bible?” His one-word answer was a little unsettling: “Enough.”

Day sleeping can be cause for liver problems

You may think of a cat nap as a short snooze, but cats are actually supersleepers, often slumbering for 12 to 18 hours a day.