CAPTION: Hutchinson USD 308 Board Member Lance Patterson was unable to attend the board’s Monday evening meeting and Hatcher, a lil' hawk associated with the Early Education Center, took his seat. CREDIT RICHARD SHANK By Richard Shank Dr. Dawn Johnson, USD 308 Superintendent of Schools, in remarks
By John Mesh The Hutchinson Blue Dragon men’s basketball team upset No. 14 Coffeyviille 76-66 n a weather makeup game Monday night at Nellis Hall in Coffeyville. The Blue Dragons, who played for the first time in nine days, are 15-8 overall and 11-6 (fifth place) in
Stage 9 opens its 2025 season on Thursday with the story of four Savannah, Ga. women, personal hardships, and the friendships that develop in "The Savannah Sipping Society." Director and Stage 9 Board President Theresa Teufel described the play as "lighthearted, warm, caring and feel-good." "We are
By Gina Long The Reno County Board of Commissioners will meet on Wed., Feb. 12, at 9 a.m. in the Veteran's Room at the Reno County Courthouse. The agenda's business items include a public hearing for the county-wide Neighborhood Revitalization Plan, an LED lighting project for the
CAPTION: LeAnn Cox, Vice President of Operations and Tourism for the Hutchinson Reno County Chamber of Commerce, in her office at the Chamber of Commerce. CREDIT RICHARD SHANK By Richard Shank By Richard Shank 25 years into a career with the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce, LeAnn Cox
CAPTION: Nickerson High School alumnus and sports standout Ava Jones, who was nearly killed when a car crashed into her family almost three years ago, announced that she has been diagnosed with cancer. CREDIT IOWA HAWKEYES WOMEN'S BASKETBALL By John Mesh Nickerson High School alumnus and
Thursday Feb 13 "Savannah Sipping Society," 7:30 p.m. at Stage9, 9 S Main St. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and $10 for students and children, and available at the box office and on at Stage9Hutch "Finding Nemo, Jr," 7:30 p.m. at the Flag Theater,
By Michael Glenn 164 years ago, our state was founded on the premise that owning another human being was immoral and the idea that slavery would be eradicated throughout the country. That decision was made by hardworking pioneers and settlers who founded cities and towns across Kansas.
I tried to find the least goofy screenshot CREDIT SCREENSHOT FROM HATTEBERG'S PEOPLE YOUTUBE By Gina Long In July, I received a phone call from a familiar voice. I tried to place it. It wasn't family, anyone in my friends circle, or a community member or leader. But it
Graphic courtesy of Blue Dragon Sports Information By John Mesh The No. 22 Hutchinson Community College Blue Dragon softball team traveled to Neosho, Mo., to play Crowder College Saturday at Crowder Softball Field. The doubleheader against Crowder College replaced a twin bill against Iowa Western Community College that
