Communicating with KHP, other agencies is problem By Kathy HagemanDickinson County Public Information coordinator Over the years, the Dickinson County Sheriff’s Department has had numerous incidents where officers needed to communicate with the Kansas Highway Patrol; unfortunately, that communication is often hindered because the two entities are using incompatible radios. Dickinson County is one of… Continue reading
The Kansas Daughters of the American Revolution met Sept. 9 and 10 for their fall conference. Those attending the Junction City meeting from the Abilene Chapter were Dee Marshall, regent; Michelle Stephens, vice regent; and Leesa Hettenbach, recording secretary. One hundred seventy-five daughters and guests attended the event. Meetings were held Saturday afternoon followed by… Continue reading
Special to the DCNT After the Revolutionary War, the United States founding fathers formed a document stating how our country would operate. They called this document the Constitution of the United States. It was signed on Sept. 17, 1785, and became the law of the land in 1788. In 1890, a group of ladies whose… Continue reading
Questions posed about pipeline money, salaries By Kathy HagemanDickinson County Public Information Coordinator The Dickinson County Commission recently approved the 2023 budget which authorizes spending up to $27,128,833 next year to protect the health, safety and welfare of its citizens. Tax dollars will be used to fund $14,456,879 of the $27M budget. The approved budget… Continue reading
Students from the Dickinson County Economic Development Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities program heard from Dickinson County Administrator Brad Homman during a tour of the courthouse Tuesday Sept. 13. The focus of the discussion was how Dickinson County assists businesses and hte services it provides. The CEO program was developed by the Midland Institute for Entrepreneurship and… Continue reading
By Gail ParsonsDCNT News Editor The calculation of sewer rates in Chapman will revert back to being based on a three-month average rather than monthly water usage. “We had changed our sewer rates a few months back to have it no longer be averaged for January, February and March and was basing it strictly on… Continue reading
The City of Herington has replaced the rubber mulch under the play structure in Father Padilla Park. A major portion of funding for this project was made possible through a grant from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. According to ISRI, Voice of the Recycling Industry, there are multiple benefits of using recycled tires.… Continue reading
The Chapman Area Recreation Group held its first disc golf tournament and promotion over Labor Day weekend. A key contributor of the new Disc golf course was the Chapman Community Foundation. Pictured at the event are Jo Osbourn and Loren Barten of the Chapman Community Foundation, Joe Raat, course designer, right, and Marc Riegel of… Continue reading
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Herington, hosted its 15th annual 9/11 walk at Herington Lake Sunday, Sept. 11. The color guard walked one time around with a prayer recited at each station by the Rev. Brain Polin. Local residents and first responders then walked laps around the lake. There were 79 members along with three dogs,… Continue reading
By Gail ParsonsDCNT News Editor Several four-foot tall boots have popped up around Abilene as part of a city-wide public art project. Sam Geissinger, director of the Arts Council of Dickinson County, said nine of the 11 boots that comprise the exhibit are in place and two are in the process of being completed. The… Continue reading
Wage hike needed to retain, attract staff By Kathy Hageman/Dickinson County Public Information coordinator If there’s one situation that keeps Dickinson County Administrator Brad Homman up at night it’s worrying about whether or not the county’s Emergency Medical Service (EMS) has enough staff to respond at night. “If someone calls about a pothole, we can… Continue reading
Rain and fall-like temperatures caused the cancellation of some activities but plenty of people still turned out for the annual Hope Fall Festival Saturday, Sept. 10. After a brief break in summer weather temperatures in the 80s and 90s are expected to return and hang around for a couple of weeks.
Special to the DCNT The number of individuals who have the privilege of working with the President of the United States on a daily basis is rather limited. Even fewer are the number of people who can say their job was to provide direct communications support for the Commander-in-Chief. Thirteen former members of the White… Continue reading
By Kathy Hageman/Dickinson County Public Information coordinator The Dickinson County Commission proclaimed Friday, Sept. 9 as Seniors Day, a time to celebrate senior citizens. The Dickinson County Senior Network has planned an event at the Abilene Community Center which will spotlight the various programs and resources available to seniors in the county. Standing from left… Continue reading
Assessed valuation increase, pipeline money helps offset increase By Kathy Hageman/Dickinson County Public Information coordinator Thanks to an increase in assessed valuation and revenue along with additional money coming in from the TransCanada Keystone pipeline, local property owners will pay less in Dickinson County taxes in 2023 than they did in 2022. The proposed 2023… Continue reading
Employees of Memorial Health System (MHS) wore blue jeans at work for another “Jeans Day” fundraiser on Fridays throughout the month of July. Employees make a donation, of at least $5, and are allowed to wear blue jeans at work. A total donation of $715 was presented to the Abilene Baseball Club (ABC). The Abilene… Continue reading
The 60th Anniversary Reunion for the Dickinson County Community High School Class of 1962 was held the weekend of July 8 to 10. The Class of 1962 graduated with 87 members. Since there are now 27 deceased and eight who are lost, not interested, or who have never attended, the total possible attendance is now 52. Thirty-Two class members attended all or some part of the weekend activities for an attendance of 62% of those possible. The attendance including spouses and two guests was 50
The descendants of Paul Austin Lenhart and Ora Myrtle (Edgeman) Lenhart met July 15 through 17. Paul and Ora married Feb. 5, 1907, and spent their 60 years of marriage northeast of Abilene in the Buckeye Community.
Grandma’s Kitchen By Gail Parsons DCNT News Editor Address: 114 E. Fourth St., Chapman Hours: Monday through Saturday 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays 8 a.m to 3 p.m. Menu: https://www.grandmashousebreakfast.com/menu or https://www.facebook.com/grandmashousebreakfast The closing of the Southern Comfort restaurant nearly a year ago resulted in more than an empty building in downtown Chapman. Southern… Continue reading
168 properties on delinquent tax list Dickinson County employees are getting some extra help to deal with the rising cost of fuel, groceries and other increasing prices. County commissioners, during the June 23 meeting, approved a 2% mid-year pay adjustment for employees, effective July 1. The increase will impact the existing budget by $128,000. County… Continue reading
The disaster may have been fictional, but the tension in the air was real as emergency management professionals joined Abilene city and Dickinson County leaders for a disaster exercise Monday through Wednesday, June 6 to 8.
May 3 – June 8, 2022 Accidents May 12, 12:17 p.m., at 219 W Trapp St., Private property crash, no report May 23, 3:54 p.m., at 301 W Walnut, Ryan Pulis and Ashley Pfrenger Reports May 6, 4:08 p.m., at 611 N B St., Battery May 8, 10:54 a.m., at Herington Lake, Domestic Disturbance May… Continue reading
May 5 to June 7 Reports May 9, 4:06 p.m., 419 N. Broadway St., suspicious activity May 9, 9:20 a.m. p.m., 1309 NW Second St., theft May 7, 6:46 p.m., 900 NE Ninth St., battery May 9, 8:14 p.m., 406 NE 14th St., drug investigation May 10, 1:30 p.m., NE Fifth and N. Olive streets,… Continue reading
May 8 through June 4 May 8 EMS call 1000 block of Marshall May 9 Traffic Stop 800 block of Marshall Animal Complaint — missing dog, 1100 block of St. Patrick’s Animal Complaint — raccoon in a dog door, 100 block of E Eighth May 10 Suspicious Person — City Park Juvenile Concern — 500… Continue reading
May 23 to June 6 Accidents May 27, 9:42 p.m., 276 Interstate 70, Sehid Vranic and Aida Vranic June 2, 6:57 p.m., 2074 Paint Rd., James Michael Parks May 27, 9:15 p.m., 275 Interstate 70 Angela Danee Ptacek June 2, 9:29 p.m., 2400 Rain Rd., Jodi Jean Gay Arrests June 1, 6:30 p.m., 109 E.… Continue reading
After more than a year of planning, talking, surveying and soliciting community input, Herington City Commission gave final approval on a Lake Master Plan. The Planning Commission approved it at their May 26 meeting.
The 97th Betz-Diehl reunion was at St. Michael’s parish hall in Chapman May 29. The reunion celebrates the family ties and descendants who migrated from Franklin County, Pennsylvania to Rinehart Township, Dickinson County between 1878 to 1884. There were 24 descendants and guests in attendance. President John Betz opened the business meeting by asking… Continue reading
Chuckwagons is the topic for the first presentation The Dickinson County Heritage Center will host Memories of the Prairie this summer. The weekly programs will be at 7 p.m. at the museum, 412 S. Campbell. Sharon Roberts-Meyer is the speaker for the first one on June 18. Roberts-Meyer will present a program on Chuck Wagon Cooking. She and her husband… Continue reading
The VFW Post 1281 in Herington will fly the Army flag in recognition of the Army birthday on 14 June. On 14 June 1775, Congress “Resolved, That six companies of expert riflemen, be immediately raised in Pennsylvania, two in Maryland, and two in Virginia… [and] as soon as completed, shall march and join the army… Continue reading
Rural residents face more obstacles in obtaining services Telehealth can help rural residents get needed help May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and Senior Life Solutions is spreading awareness of the challenges of receiving mental health access in rural areas. While mental illnesses have a similar prevalence in rural and urban environments, the circumstances and… Continue reading
An ordinance to clarify the difference between recreational and open burning, and outline the requirements for each passed the Herington City Commission Tuesday, May 3. Fire Chief Andrew Avantagiato told the commission the ordinance separated open burning on public and private property and defined what recreational fire is. “Some of the things we did prohibit… Continue reading
Layla Pickerign Club Reporter It was packed house for the Fragrant Hilltoppers April 4-H meeting. Club members joined with the Navarre Boosters for their annual exchange meeting. The meeting was called to order by president Kolbie Bartlett, 7pm at the Stephen Mill Church. Flag salute was led by Roper Lefert and song led by Josey… Continue reading
Students from Abilene, Chapman, Herington, and Hope participated this school year Entrepreneurs showed off their businesses, made sales and took orders at annual CEO Trade Show Seven young entrepreneurs showcased their businesses at the CEO Tradeshow Monday, May 2 in Abilene. The Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities program gives high school students guidance and seed money to… Continue reading
Special to the DCNT The Abilene chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met for breakfast and their monthly meeting Saturday, April 9. The following members were present: Floy Bowers, Connie Cooper, Lacinda Heller, Leesa Hettenbach, Marlene Howe, Shari Lenhart, Judy Lynn, Dee Marshall, Julie Roller-Weeks and Michelle Stephens. The meeting was called to… Continue reading
A Memorial Health System Volunteer Appreciation Bingo Party was recently held at the Nichols Education Center in Abilene. The event was a thank you to MHS Volunteer Corps members and Hospice of Dickinson County volunteers for the care and support they provide. Pictured (at left) is the group of volunteers in attendance playing bingo and… Continue reading
Dennis Vahsholtz in the inaugural class Dennis Vahsholtz, of Herington, was among the seven people inducted into the inaugural Kansas Flying Disc Association Hall of Fame April 28. Vahsholtz started his involvement in Flying Disc Sports in the early 1980s. What followed is a lifelong passion, a successful disc golf business and multiple wins and… Continue reading
FFA sells flowers, herbs, veggies grown by students The early bird gets the worm — so was the case with the Chapman FFA’s annual plant sale. By early into the second day, tables were empty and the choice had dwindled to less than half of what they started with. Jake Rutledge, ag educator and FFA… Continue reading
Dickinson County Commissioners approved an amendment to the county’s burning policy which gives district fire chiefs the option to allow burning for ag purposes even though other types of burns remain banned. “This has been an issue for years, but it may be worse this year,” said County Administrator Brad Homman during the Thursday, April… Continue reading
The second half property tax payment deadline is Tuesday, May 10. Taxpayers need to send payment stubs from the 2021 tax statement, to insure proper credit. Late fees will accrue if payment is not made by May 10.. Taxpayers can make their payment at the treasurer’s office, 109 E. First St., Abilene; at the dropbox… Continue reading
Dickinson County Sheriff’s Department April 11 to 25 Accidents April 12, 1:05 p.m., 1500 14th St., Brian Lee Heller April 15, 8:13 p.m., 2000 Highway 15, Melissa Marie Smith April 15, 10:05 p.m., 900 Highway 15, Cassandra Marie Geis, Kayden Lance Geis, Karson Wyatt Geis and Logan McQuade Flaming Geis April 15, 11:45 p.m., 286… Continue reading
Excursion train also adding coffee breaks First dinner train of the year already sold out The Abilene and Smoky Valley has announced its schedule of dinner trains for the railroad’s 28th season of operation, which begins on Saturday, May 7, and runs through the last weekend in October. At least seven dinner trains are being… Continue reading
Enterprise Recreation Commission plans to put in new playground Herington Railroad Days commemorates Herington history By Gail Parsons and Brandy Sensmeier DCNT Staff A day after severe storms whipped up a tornado and large hail across the county, cooler temperatures and overcast skies greeted county residents as they headed to Abilene for the Eisenhower Marathon,… Continue reading
Large hail reported in several locations No widespread damage A storm system that swept across Dickinson County Friday, April 29 included large hail and an EF 1 tornado, which was on the ground for almost 30 minutes. “Dickinson County was in the bullseye for most of the severe reports we got … strong winds to… Continue reading
Dickinson County EMS has a new tool in its arsenal, which can significantly increase the odds of survival for an individual experiencing a cardiac arrest. The Lund University Cardiopulmonary Assist System is a mechanical chest compression device that delivers high quality, consistent chest compressions to patients having a cardiac arrest. Staff with Dickinson County Emergency… Continue reading
The walls came tumbling down Monday and Tuesday on a building which has stood east of the courthouse for 52 years. The former Dickinson County Attorney’s office, at 201 E. First St., was demolished Monday and Tuesday, April 18 and 19, by workers with Boyd Excavating of Abilene. The county attorney’s office was relocated into… Continue reading
Commission signs sexual assault awareness proclamation Dickinson County was awarded a third-place plaque Thursday, April 14 from Kansas Workers Risk Cooperative for Counties for keeping workers compensation loss ratios down. Jes Pfannenstiel, a KWORCC loss prevention specialist, said KWORCC gives out the award every year to counties with exceptional loss ratios. The organization gives out… Continue reading
Commission approves mastic seal on 27 miles of roadway Sales tax collections in the county were down in January Dickinson County officials learned Wednesday, April 13 a joint grant application to improve the northwest corridor of Abilene was not funded. In February, county and City of Abilene leaders applied for a Building A Stronger Economy… Continue reading
Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office April 4 through April 18 Accidents April 7, 6:24 a.m., 2225 Old Highway 40, Meghan Marie Saunto April 12, 1:05 p.m., 1500 14th St., Brian Lee Heller April 4, 6:35 a.m., 2300 Highway 4, Michael Wayne Porter April 9, 4:51 p.m., Highway 18 and Nail Road, Rashuad Jermaine Bullard, Donnie Ray… Continue reading
Herington High School student Korey Meier, 16, was elected to a state office at the March conference of HOSA – Future Health Professionals, formerly known as Health Occupations Students of America. One component to HOSA is Community Emergency Response Team training, which the school has partnered with Chancy Smith, Dickinson County Emergency Management director, to… Continue reading
A proposed Flood Insurance Rate Map update for a portion of Dickinson County was released for public review in December 2018. Before the new map is finalized, property owners and lessees will have one more opportunity to provide engineering data through their community during the official appeal process, which ends May 11. The new map… Continue reading
Before Google, there was Extension — one place where people could go to find out anything from how to can tomatoes to the identification of an insect they found crawling in the house. At the K-State Research and Extension office in Dickinson County, each Extension agent has their own specialty. With the addition of Myra… Continue reading
Owner plans grand opening celebration Growing up Liz Beye Marsh wanted to be either a firefighter or a hairdresser. She chose the latter and on May 7 will host a grand opening for her second salon, Luxe Downtown Salon and Spa, 107 Broadway, Herington. Her grand opening is more than the traditional ribbon cutting with… Continue reading
Courtesy photos Second graders at Chapman Elementary School started an annual lesson that starts with them reading a story about children making and selling lemonade. They learn about graphing, measuring, and counting money before putting those skills to use by working their own lemonade stand April 12.
The perfect burger doesn’t happen by accident, nor does a business model that works. At Hell Rayzor’s Roadhouse, a new burger joint in Herington, the owners have fine-tuned the recipe for both. Tucked in between Pizza Hut and Herington Inn and Suites on Highway 77, the building has seen a string of restaurants come and… Continue reading
After years of working in the criminal justice system, Neal Gugler will bring a lifetime of experience to his new job as Dickinson County’s magistrate judge. Gugler, a rural Chapman resident, was appointed Dickinson County Magistrate Judge March 4 by the 8th Judicial District ominating Commission following a public interview process. He was one of… Continue reading
The Kansas Daughters of the American Revolution met Sept. 9 and 10 for their fall conference. Those attending the Junction City meeting from the Abilene Chapter were Dee Marshall, regent; Michelle Stephens, vice regent; and Leesa Hettenbach, recording secretary. One hundred seventy-five daughters and guests attended the event. Meetings were held Saturday afternoon followed by… Continue reading
Special to the DCNT After the Revolutionary War, the United States founding fathers formed a document stating how our country would operate. They called this document the Constitution of the United States. It was signed on Sept. 17, 1785, and became the law of the land in 1788. In 1890, a group of ladies whose… Continue reading
Students from the Dickinson County Economic Development Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities program heard from Dickinson County Administrator Brad Homman during a tour of the courthouse Tuesday Sept. 13. The focus of the discussion was how Dickinson County assists businesses and hte services it provides. The CEO program was developed by the Midland Institute for Entrepreneurship and… Continue reading
The City of Herington has replaced the rubber mulch under the play structure in Father Padilla Park. A major portion of funding for this project was made possible through a grant from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. According to ISRI, Voice of the Recycling Industry, there are multiple benefits of using recycled tires.… Continue reading
The Chapman Area Recreation Group held its first disc golf tournament and promotion over Labor Day weekend. A key contributor of the new Disc golf course was the Chapman Community Foundation. Pictured at the event are Jo Osbourn and Loren Barten of the Chapman Community Foundation, Joe Raat, course designer, right, and Marc Riegel of… Continue reading
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Herington, hosted its 15th annual 9/11 walk at Herington Lake Sunday, Sept. 11. The color guard walked one time around with a prayer recited at each station by the Rev. Brain Polin. Local residents and first responders then walked laps around the lake. There were 79 members along with three dogs,… Continue reading
By Gail ParsonsDCNT News Editor Several four-foot tall boots have popped up around Abilene as part of a city-wide public art project. Sam Geissinger, director of the Arts Council of Dickinson County, said nine of the 11 boots that comprise the exhibit are in place and two are in the process of being completed. The… Continue reading
Rain and fall-like temperatures caused the cancellation of some activities but plenty of people still turned out for the annual Hope Fall Festival Saturday, Sept. 10. After a brief break in summer weather temperatures in the 80s and 90s are expected to return and hang around for a couple of weeks.
By Kathy Hageman/Dickinson County Public Information coordinator The Dickinson County Commission proclaimed Friday, Sept. 9 as Seniors Day, a time to celebrate senior citizens. The Dickinson County Senior Network has planned an event at the Abilene Community Center which will spotlight the various programs and resources available to seniors in the county. Standing from left… Continue reading
Employees of Memorial Health System (MHS) wore blue jeans at work for another “Jeans Day” fundraiser on Fridays throughout the month of July. Employees make a donation, of at least $5, and are allowed to wear blue jeans at work. A total donation of $715 was presented to the Abilene Baseball Club (ABC). The Abilene… Continue reading
The 60th Anniversary Reunion for the Dickinson County Community High School Class of 1962 was held the weekend of July 8 to 10. The Class of 1962 graduated with 87 members. Since there are now 27 deceased and eight who are lost, not interested, or who have never attended, the total possible attendance is now 52. Thirty-Two class members attended all or some part of the weekend activities for an attendance of 62% of those possible. The attendance including spouses and two guests was 50
The descendants of Paul Austin Lenhart and Ora Myrtle (Edgeman) Lenhart met July 15 through 17. Paul and Ora married Feb. 5, 1907, and spent their 60 years of marriage northeast of Abilene in the Buckeye Community.
Grandma’s Kitchen By Gail Parsons DCNT News Editor Address: 114 E. Fourth St., Chapman Hours: Monday through Saturday 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays 8 a.m to 3 p.m. Menu: https://www.grandmashousebreakfast.com/menu or https://www.facebook.com/grandmashousebreakfast The closing of the Southern Comfort restaurant nearly a year ago resulted in more than an empty building in downtown Chapman. Southern… Continue reading
The disaster may have been fictional, but the tension in the air was real as emergency management professionals joined Abilene city and Dickinson County leaders for a disaster exercise Monday through Wednesday, June 6 to 8.
Eight Dickinson County 4-H members are recipients of county 4-H scholars
The 97th Betz-Diehl reunion was at St. Michael’s parish hall in Chapman May 29. The reunion celebrates the family ties and descendants who migrated from Franklin County, Pennsylvania to Rinehart Township, Dickinson County between 1878 to 1884. There were 24 descendants and guests in attendance. President John Betz opened the business meeting by asking… Continue reading
Students from Abilene, Chapman, Herington, and Hope participated this school year Entrepreneurs showed off their businesses, made sales and took orders at annual CEO Trade Show Seven young entrepreneurs showcased their businesses at the CEO Tradeshow Monday, May 2 in Abilene. The Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities program gives high school students guidance and seed money to… Continue reading
A Memorial Health System Volunteer Appreciation Bingo Party was recently held at the Nichols Education Center in Abilene. The event was a thank you to MHS Volunteer Corps members and Hospice of Dickinson County volunteers for the care and support they provide. Pictured (at left) is the group of volunteers in attendance playing bingo and… Continue reading
Dennis Vahsholtz in the inaugural class Dennis Vahsholtz, of Herington, was among the seven people inducted into the inaugural Kansas Flying Disc Association Hall of Fame April 28. Vahsholtz started his involvement in Flying Disc Sports in the early 1980s. What followed is a lifelong passion, a successful disc golf business and multiple wins and… Continue reading
FFA sells flowers, herbs, veggies grown by students The early bird gets the worm — so was the case with the Chapman FFA’s annual plant sale. By early into the second day, tables were empty and the choice had dwindled to less than half of what they started with. Jake Rutledge, ag educator and FFA… Continue reading
Excursion train also adding coffee breaks First dinner train of the year already sold out The Abilene and Smoky Valley has announced its schedule of dinner trains for the railroad’s 28th season of operation, which begins on Saturday, May 7, and runs through the last weekend in October. At least seven dinner trains are being… Continue reading
Enterprise Recreation Commission plans to put in new playground Herington Railroad Days commemorates Herington history By Gail Parsons and Brandy Sensmeier DCNT Staff A day after severe storms whipped up a tornado and large hail across the county, cooler temperatures and overcast skies greeted county residents as they headed to Abilene for the Eisenhower Marathon,… Continue reading
Large hail reported in several locations No widespread damage A storm system that swept across Dickinson County Friday, April 29 included large hail and an EF 1 tornado, which was on the ground for almost 30 minutes. “Dickinson County was in the bullseye for most of the severe reports we got … strong winds to… Continue reading
Dickinson County EMS has a new tool in its arsenal, which can significantly increase the odds of survival for an individual experiencing a cardiac arrest. The Lund University Cardiopulmonary Assist System is a mechanical chest compression device that delivers high quality, consistent chest compressions to patients having a cardiac arrest. Staff with Dickinson County Emergency… Continue reading
The walls came tumbling down Monday and Tuesday on a building which has stood east of the courthouse for 52 years. The former Dickinson County Attorney’s office, at 201 E. First St., was demolished Monday and Tuesday, April 18 and 19, by workers with Boyd Excavating of Abilene. The county attorney’s office was relocated into… Continue reading
Commission signs sexual assault awareness proclamation Dickinson County was awarded a third-place plaque Thursday, April 14 from Kansas Workers Risk Cooperative for Counties for keeping workers compensation loss ratios down. Jes Pfannenstiel, a KWORCC loss prevention specialist, said KWORCC gives out the award every year to counties with exceptional loss ratios. The organization gives out… Continue reading
Before Google, there was Extension — one place where people could go to find out anything from how to can tomatoes to the identification of an insect they found crawling in the house. At the K-State Research and Extension office in Dickinson County, each Extension agent has their own specialty. With the addition of Myra… Continue reading
Owner plans grand opening celebration Growing up Liz Beye Marsh wanted to be either a firefighter or a hairdresser. She chose the latter and on May 7 will host a grand opening for her second salon, Luxe Downtown Salon and Spa, 107 Broadway, Herington. Her grand opening is more than the traditional ribbon cutting with… Continue reading
Courtesy photos Second graders at Chapman Elementary School started an annual lesson that starts with them reading a story about children making and selling lemonade. They learn about graphing, measuring, and counting money before putting those skills to use by working their own lemonade stand April 12.
The perfect burger doesn’t happen by accident, nor does a business model that works. At Hell Rayzor’s Roadhouse, a new burger joint in Herington, the owners have fine-tuned the recipe for both. Tucked in between Pizza Hut and Herington Inn and Suites on Highway 77, the building has seen a string of restaurants come and… Continue reading
After years of working in the criminal justice system, Neal Gugler will bring a lifetime of experience to his new job as Dickinson County’s magistrate judge. Gugler, a rural Chapman resident, was appointed Dickinson County Magistrate Judge March 4 by the 8th Judicial District ominating Commission following a public interview process. He was one of… Continue reading