William “Bill” L. Humphreys
Jetmore – William “Bill” L. Humphreys, 93, passed away January 30, 2022 at the Hodgeman County Health Center, Jetmore, KS.
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Norine Holtsclaw
Norine Holtsclaw, 85, of Marion, Kansas, passed away January 28, 2022. Arrangements are with Jost Funeral Home, Hillsboro, KS.
Winter storm knocks out school, events
On day with winter storm warnings coming from the National Weather Service and updates on readiness to the Harvey County Commission, schools announced closures well in advance of the storm. Newton USD 373, St.
County struggling with vaccinations in younger patients
Lynnette Redington, director of the Harvey County Health Department, would like to see the vaccination rate for children trend a little higher as the county, nation and world continue to try and control the pandemic virus.
Winter weather warning leads to school closure
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Johnson leads late rally for Dodge City in finals
For three quarters, it looked like the Dodge City girls’ basketball team was resigned to its 34th appearance in the Newton Invitational Tournament without a title. But the Red Demons came through in the fourth quarter with a 17-7 run to take down two-time defending champion Andover Central 48-40 Saturday in the championship game at Ravenscroft Gym.
Study suggests black beans improve insulin sensitivity
Dear Doctors: I just heard on the news that black beans are considered to be some kind of miracle food. What makes them so special? Dear Reader: The headlines about the benefits of black beans are tied to the results of a study released by the Agricultural Research Service, or ARS.
Happy Kansas Day
Famous Kansans headlined Kauffman Museum’s annual Kansas Day celebration, hosted Jan. 29 — along with traditional activities both inside and outside at the museum. • Kansas Day is a holiday celebrated each year on Jan. 29 to commemorate the anniversary of the state’s 1861 admission to the Union. It was first celebrated in 1877 by schoolchildren in Paola.
AREA HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL ROUNDUP
Prep boys HEART OF AMERICA LEAGUE Inman 52, Berean Ac. 28 ELBING — For the second time in under a week, the Berean Academy boys’ basketball team fell to Inman.
Newton gets third, wins two titles at Welton Invite
GARDEN CITY — A final measuring stick before the post season, the Newton High School wrestling team finished third in the team standings at the 64th Rocky Welton Invitational in Garden City, claiming two titles.