Jackson Heights High School’s Gulotta brothers — senior Anthony (right) and junior Ethan (second from left) — brought their dates to last Saturday’s JHHS prom by pickup. Standing with Anthony is JHHS senior Laramie Self (second from right); standing with Ethan is Horton senior Brooklyn Dvorak (at left). The theme of this year’s prom was “Walk The Red Carpet.” (Photo by Brian Sanders)
JHHS holds "Walk The Red Carpet" prom
Jackson Heights High School’s Gulotta brothers — senior Anthony (right) and junior Ethan (second from left) — brought their dates to last Saturday’s JHHS prom by pickup.
Casey Huskey (shown above at center) shows off some of the vintage and collectible toys and sports memorabilia available for sale at his business, Casey’s Collectibles, on the south side of Holton’s Town Square. A feature article on the business appears in the April 15, 2026 edition. (Photo by Brian Sanders)
Casey's Collectibles is open for business
Casey Huskey (shown above at center) shows off some of the vintage and collectible toys and sports memorabilia available for sale at his business, Casey’s Collectibles, on the south side of Holton’s Town Square.
A proposed two-year moratorium on commercial solar projects did not pass on a 4-4 vote during a recent Jackson County Planning Commission meeting held at the Jackson County Courthouse. Members of the public were allowed to speak for one minute on the issue. Don Brees is shown at the podium sharing his opposition to a moratorium while commission members (seated, from left) Luke Kennedy, Trevor Ashcraft, Bob Phillips, Jason Murphy and Jonathan Wimer look on. (Photo by Ali Holcomb)
Proposed solar moratorium fails at county planning meeting
A proposed two-year moratorium on commercial solar projects in Jackson County failed on a 4-4 vote during the Jackson County Planning Commission meeting last Thursday evening.
Jackson Heights High School’s Gulotta brothers — senior Anthony (right) and junior Ethan (second from left) — brought their dates to last Saturday’s JHHS prom by pickup. Standing with Anthony is JHHS senior Laramie Self (second from right); standing with Ethan is Horton senior Brooklyn Dvorak (at left). The theme of this year’s prom was “Walk The Red Carpet.” (Photo by Brian Sanders)
Casey Huskey (shown above at center) shows off some of the vintage and collectible toys and sports memorabilia available for sale at his business, Casey’s Collectibles, on the south side of Holton’s Town Square. A feature article on the business appears in the April 15, 2026 edition. (Photo by Brian Sanders)
A proposed two-year moratorium on commercial solar projects did not pass on a 4-4 vote during a recent Jackson County Planning Commission meeting held at the Jackson County Courthouse. Members of the public were allowed to speak for one minute on the issue. Don Brees is shown at the podium sharing his opposition to a moratorium while commission members (seated, from left) Luke Kennedy, Trevor Ashcraft, Bob Phillips, Jason Murphy and Jonathan Wimer look on. (Photo by Ali Holcomb)
Big East League baseball standings as of 5/12/26

League baseball/softball standings as of 5/12/26

Big East and Northeast Kansas league baseball and softball standings as of Tuesday, May 12, 2026: Big East Baseball School, League, Overall Sabetha, 18-2, 21-4 Jefferson West, 18-2, 21-2 Rossville, 17-3, 20-4 Silver Lake, 12-8, 13-11 Nemaha Central, 12-8, 13-9 Hiawatha, 8-12, 9-14 St. Marys, 8-12,...

Mother's Day Essay Winners

A total of 75 area students submitted essays for The Holton Recorder’s 19th annual Mother’s Day youth essay contest. This year’s theme was “Why My Mother Is The Best.” Students at Jackson Heights, Holton and Royal Valley schools submitted essays, and one essay from each school district was selected...

Work set to begin on Heights' addition

Construction on the new building additions at Jackson Heights’ two school buildings is projected to begin on June 1, according to Jackson Heights USD 335 Superintendent Jim Howard. The USD 335 Board of Education noted the projected start date during a special board meeting held April 21 with...

First-floor housing on Square moves forward

Members of the Holton Planning Commission recently fine-tuned a proposed change in Holton’s zoning regulations that would allow first-floor residential spaces at the back of single-story buildings around Holton’s Town Square. For business owners around the Square who are interested in modifying the...

Sports

Big East League baseball standings as of 5/12/26
League baseball/softball standings as of 5/12/26
Big East and Northeast Kansas league baseball and softball standings as of Tuesday, May 12, 2026: Big East Baseball School, League, Overall Sabetha, 18-2, 21-4 Jefferson West, 18-2, 21-2...

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