Sidewalk repair in front of the U.S. Post Office in Holton continued on July 7 with Wayne West (shown above) of HydraCorp of Lee’s Summit, Mo., removing chunks of old sidewalk concrete that had settled in front of the post office steps. West said he is hoping to have the repair project finished by the end of next week, weather permitting. (Photo by Brian Sanders)
Post Office sidewalk restoration continues
Sidewalk repair in front of the U.S. Post Office in Holton continued on July 7 with Wayne West (shown above) of HydraCorp of Lee’s Summit, Mo., removing chunks of old sidewalk concrete that had settled in front of the post office steps.
The first round of group swim lessons was held at the Holton swimming pool last week with a second session to be held July 13-17. Here, lifeguard Kamber Wommack (at right) is shown helping Chandler Strube (at left) during a Level 1 lesson. An average of 80 to 90 people have been visiting the pool each day this summer. (Photo by David Powls)
First round of swimming lessons held
The first round of group swim lessons was held at the Holton swimming pool last week with a second session to be held July 13-17. Here, lifeguard Kamber Wommack (at right) is shown helping Chandler Strube (at left) during a Level 1 lesson.
Holton Community Theatre hosted drama camps recently for area students. On June 19, some students performed the play “The Ever After” by Nathan Hartswick. During the play, fairy tale characters are invited to a talk show to reconcile. Cast members shown include (from left) Owen Morris (Emmett Mantella), Stella Kennedy (Jiminy Cricket), Kyla Tanking (queen), Adalyn Binkley (standing, mirror), Violet Kennedy (Snow White), Kizzy Black (Cinderella) and Savannah Varner (Stepsister #1). (Photo by Ali Holcomb)
HCT hosts summer drama camps for youth
Holton Community Theatre hosted drama camps recently for area students. On June 19, some students performed the play “The Ever After” by Nathan Hartswick. During the play, fairy tale characters are invited to a talk show to reconcile.
A crop-dusting airplane is shown above burned in a field northeast of Whiting after crashing here Monday afternoon. The pilot, David Brocklehurst, 49, of Vernon, Texas, escaped with no life-threatening injuries after the plane reportedly struck a communication pole that marked a natural gas line before crashing and catching fire.
Members of the “Little Shop Of Horrors” cast are shown above and include (from left) Johnny Vaughan, Olyvia Kimberlin, Julia Keling, Daniel Kooser, Lexie Garles, Denis Jimenez, Bryce Korf, Dusty Nichols and Pat Fontaine inside the plant puppet, Madeline Heineken, Jaelynn Cottrill, Becca Robertson, Brenda Harter, Tristan Schmid, Katie Boyett, Isla Lewis and Rain Cathelle.
Sidewalk repair in front of the U.S. Post Office in Holton continued on July 7 with Wayne West (shown above) of HydraCorp of Lee’s Summit, Mo., removing chunks of old sidewalk concrete that had settled in front of the post office steps. West said he is hoping to have the repair project finished by the end of next week, weather permitting. (Photo by Brian Sanders)
Dan Harris, owner of Holton Livestock Exchange, shown above at right, was on hand to meet many of the guests in attendance at HLE’s 75th business year anniversary celebration held last Thursday evening at The Barn On The Prairie. Debby Knouft, also shown in the photo, was one of those in attendance. Knouft worked at HLE as a clerk on Tuesday Sale Day for many years, as did her mother, Ethel Ann King. Debby’s daughter Carly Fletcher also worked for the auction business.
The first round of group swim lessons was held at the Holton swimming pool last week with a second session to be held July 13-17. Here, lifeguard Kamber Wommack (at right) is shown helping Chandler Strube (at left) during a Level 1 lesson. An average of 80 to 90 people have been visiting the pool each day this summer. (Photo by David Powls)
Holton Community Theatre hosted drama camps recently for area students. On June 19, some students performed the play “The Ever After” by Nathan Hartswick. During the play, fairy tale characters are invited to a talk show to reconcile. Cast members shown include (from left) Owen Morris (Emmett Mantella), Stella Kennedy (Jiminy Cricket), Kyla Tanking (queen), Adalyn Binkley (standing, mirror), Violet Kennedy (Snow White), Kizzy Black (Cinderella) and Savannah Varner (Stepsister #1). (Photo by Ali Holcomb)
A crop-dusting airplane is shown above burned in a field northeast of Whiting after crashing here Monday afternoon. The pilot, David Brocklehurst, 49, of Vernon, Texas, escaped with no life-threatening injuries after the plane reportedly struck a communication pole that marked a natural gas line before crashing and catching fire.

Pilot escapes serious injury in plane crash

 No serious injuries were reported after a cropdusting plane crashed last Monday afternoon in a field in northeast Jackson County, according to Sheriff Tim Morse and the Kansas Highway Patrol. David Brocklehurst, 49, of Vernon, Texas, was listed by KHP as the pilot of the 1973 model plane that was...

Holton B.O.E. discusses middle school's future

In a one-hour special meeting to discuss facilities planning with two representatives from the HTK Architects firm of Topeka, prior to their regular July meeting, Holton school board members last Wednesday evening discussed whether it would be better for the district to renovate the existing middle...
Members of the “Little Shop Of Horrors” cast are shown above and include (from left) Johnny Vaughan, Olyvia Kimberlin, Julia Keling, Daniel Kooser, Lexie Garles, Denis Jimenez, Bryce Korf, Dusty Nichols and Pat Fontaine inside the plant puppet, Madeline Heineken, Jaelynn Cottrill, Becca Robertson, Brenda Harter, Tristan Schmid, Katie Boyett, Isla Lewis and Rain Cathelle.

HCT staging "Little Shop Of Horrors"

Holton Community Theatre opened its production of the musical comedy horror classic “Little Shop Of Horrors” last weekend, which features a live band, elaborate puppetry and a mix of veteran and first-time performers. Dinner theatre performances are scheduled for 6 p.m. July 17, July 18, July 24...

Stadium-Wide Alcohol Sales Coming to Bill Snyder Family Stadium in 2026

Kansas State Athletics Director Gene Taylor announced Thursday, July 16, that beer, seltzers, canned cocktails and wine will be available for purchase throughout Bill Snyder Family Stadium beginning with the 2026 season opener against Nicholls on Saturday, Sept. 5.   Additionally, Taylor...

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Stadium-Wide Alcohol Sales Coming to Bill Snyder Family Stadium in 2026
Kansas State Athletics Director Gene Taylor announced Thursday, July 16, that beer, seltzers, canned cocktails and wine will be available for purchase throughout Bill Snyder Family Stadium beginning...

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