An after-school tutoring program for children of Guatemalan immigrants is available Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at Evangel Church as part of a ministry offered by Nueva Vida. Here, volunteer Billie McClure is shown at right assisting Petronila Roms with her homework. (Photo by Ali Holcomb)
Volunteers sought in tutoring program for children of immigrants
An after-school tutoring program at Evangel Church is serving children of immigrant families, and more volunteers are needed to assist the students.
Holton High School freshman Rylie Doran placed a “bottle hanger” on an alcoholic beverage on sale at Holton Walmart on Dec. 28, reminding those old enough to buy alcoholic beverages of the consequences of buying them for underage consumers as part of the “Sticker Shock” campaign, a joint effort of the Jackson County Communities That Care Coalition (JCCTCC) and the Jackson County Youth Coalition (JCYC). (Photo by Brian Sanders)
Local youth engage in "Sticker Shock" campaign
Holton High School freshman Rylie Doran placed a “bottle hanger” on an alcoholic beverage on sale at Holton Walmart on Dec.
Jackson County road and bridge crew member Scott Strathman is shown above climbing into one of the new John Deere motor graders purchased for the department last year. (Photo by Ali Holcomb)
County road and bridge department notes busy year
The Jackson County road and bridge department crew members have had a busy year and they took a moment to celebrate their accomplishments at a department lunch last Thursday.
An after-school tutoring program for children of Guatemalan immigrants is available Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at Evangel Church as part of a ministry offered by Nueva Vida. Here, volunteer Billie McClure is shown at right assisting Petronila Roms with her homework. (Photo by Ali Holcomb)
Holton High School freshman Rylie Doran placed a “bottle hanger” on an alcoholic beverage on sale at Holton Walmart on Dec. 28, reminding those old enough to buy alcoholic beverages of the consequences of buying them for underage consumers as part of the “Sticker Shock” campaign, a joint effort of the Jackson County Communities That Care Coalition (JCCTCC) and the Jackson County Youth Coalition (JCYC). (Photo by Brian Sanders)
Jackson County road and bridge crew member Scott Strathman is shown above climbing into one of the new John Deere motor graders purchased for the department last year. (Photo by Ali Holcomb)
More than 30 volunteers assembled on Sunday morning to put together the annual Community Christmas Dinner, including (shown above from left to right) Gene Ryder, Merlin Arnold, Tammy Askren, Rachel Vandiver, Kiri Mock and Donna McNicholas. A total of 270 dinners was served this year.
Royal Valley Elementary School first-grade student Vada Babcock is shown during the first-grade class’s production of “The Santa Encounter” recently at RVES in Hoyt. The school's Christmas concert included winter holiday programs by the kindergarten, first and second-grade classes at the school. (Photo by Ali Holcomb)

Commissioners continue to research solar farm regulations

The Jackson County Commissioners continue to research regulations regarding commercial solar projects in an effort to “do what’s best for the entire county,” according to Commissioner Keith Kelly. Commissioners Kelly, along with Commissioners Dan Brenner and Mark Pruett, addressed several members...

Area legislators to participate in Feb. 18 forum here

Lawmakers representing Jackson County in the Kansas Legislature will visit Holton next month to update constituents on what’s going on this year in the State Capitol, it has been reported. The Holton Recorder will host a “Legislative Forum” from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 18 in the first-...

Supply chain issues stall arrival of new Holton fire engine

Supply chain issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic are pushing back the estimated arrival of a new “first-out” fire engine for Holton’s fire department again, and this time, it’s requiring the Holton City Commission to request a time extension on the grant that’s being used to help cover the cost...
An after-school tutoring program for children of Guatemalan immigrants is available Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at Evangel Church as part of a ministry offered by Nueva Vida. Here, volunteer Billie McClure is shown at right assisting Petronila Roms with her homework. (Photo by Ali Holcomb)

Volunteers sought in tutoring program for children of immigrants

An after-school tutoring program at Evangel Church is serving children of immigrant families, and more volunteers are needed to assist the students. The tutoring program is an outreach of Nueva Vida, which is a ministry of Evangel Church that serves the Hispanic population in the county. The...

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Commissioners continue to research solar farm regulations

The Jackson County Commissioners continue to research regulations regarding commercial solar projects in an effort to “do what’s best for the entire county,” according to Commissioner Keith Kelly.

Sports

2022-2023 KBCA Basketball Rankings Dec. 20, 2022
The KBCA (Kansas Basketball Coaches Association) released the newest high school basketball rankings on Tuesday, Dec. 20. The girls rankings were as follows: Class 6A Girls – 1. Blue Valley...

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