Around Town

Martin and Mary Henderson celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary Sunday, Dec. 4 at Midpoint Baptist Church in Moran. Hosting the celebration were their children, Shirley Fry, Eddie Henderson, Gloria Donavan, Karen Culver and Gary Henderson.

What is your favorite Thanksgiving food?  That is the question Prairie Dell 4-H Club members answered at the start of their November meeting after making trail mix. Since the meeting was held around the time…

Garnett eyes budget changes GARNETT — Increased utility costs have forced Garnett city commissioners to request amending their budget, according to the Anderson County Review. Commissioners are asking for the budget for natural gas be…

With Christmas just around the corner, the Iola Public Library is helping Santa deal with his correspondence. The library has set up a special mailbox in the Children’s Library section. Letters can be written on…

Solar farm considered FREDONIA — City commissioners are weighing whether to build a solar farm, according to the Wilson County Citizen. City Administrator Wesley Young presented two options. 1.) Outright ownership for about $4 million and…

Allen Community College will offer the sounds of the season with two music events next week. On Dec. 8, enjoy a holiday music concert featuring the ACC jazz band, concert band and choir at 7…

The Iola Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Christmas lights trolley tour the evening of Dec. 10. Tickets aboard the Fearless Fred Trolley sell for $10 apiece, and must be purchased in advance. To…

The monthly meeting of the Square B 4-H Club was Nov. 14 at the KSU Extension Office.  Vice President Katelyn Hicks called the meeting to order. Flag salute and 4-H pledge was led by Henry…

A second-hand copy of “Tootle,” one of the first Little Golden Books for children, set Elle Dominquez, Moran, on a life-long course of reading and a love for literature. She has now collected more than…

LAHARPE — Joe Stotler is ready to teach some valuable life-saving skills. And it’s all for free. The LaHarpe Police Chief is offering a free CPR and first aid course 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.…