The monthly meeting of the NEK Friends of Hospice Volunteers was held on Wednesday, Aug, 28, 2024, at the Horton office. Those in attendance were President Rosemary Schooler, Secretary Betty Robison, Historian Dixie Westervelt, Charene Branch, Marty Mercer, Social Worker Kendra Cowley, and Volunteer Coordinator Michelle Bottom.
The year was 1975, Gerald Ford was in the White House. Hit singles were “Fallin’ in Love” by Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds, “Rhinestone Cowboy” by Glen Campbell and “At Seventeen” by Janis Ian. “Rocky Horror Picture Show” was No. 1 at the box office.
When visiting the Meeker County Museum, it’s hard to take in every single artifact. So let’s take a closer look at a few items.
The following artists are showing Friday and Saturday at the Hutchinson Arts & Crafts Festival: • Tyra Jessey, Wicked Natural Soap; • Robert Billiet, Bob B Studio; • Rennae McCarthy, Collars for Canines; • Sara Davis, Craft Quest; • Tailyn Beerbower, Tailyn Jade Designs; • Eva Vavreck-Vollmers, Taxi.cabCreations; • Bridgette Pinder, Grounded Gardens; • Janessa Hoffman, Janessa Marie Handmade; • Seth Mattison, Seth Thomas Art; • Stefanie Morgan, Buttery Bliss Bakery; and • Loni Landsman, Loganberry Original. For more information, call the Hutchinson Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism at 320-587-5252.
Three children and an adult were injured in a three-vehicle crash Sept. 3 in Kimball.
Parents, caregivers encouarged to check child safety seats for proper fit Child Passenger Safety Week is Sept. 15-21 and the U.S.
Meeker Area Partners in Prevention plans two special events next week as part of Welcoming Week in Litchfield. Welcoming America is a nationwide effort to make everyone feel welcome in the country.
CLAY COUNTY — Joshua T. Rocha, the Kansas City man charged with murdering North Kansas City police officer Daniel Vasquez, also faces five felony charges of possession of child porn after being indicted by a grand jury.
We have had so much fun with kids of all ages this summer at the library. While we are so excited for them to go to school for another year of learning and fun, we will miss the hustle and bustle of all the kids in the library throughout the summer months.