Layton Prentice (shown at left) of Mayetta picked out some fireworks with his mom, Alyssa Prentice, holding his haul during a Monday afternoon visit to Derek and Melissa Plowman’s Pyro Party Fireworks stand at Sam’s Equipment Service and Sales north of Holton. Layton’s dad, Jayson Prentice, was also on hand to pick out some fireworks, adding, “Whatever keeps them occupied for a few hours!” (Photo by Brian Sanders)
Shopping for Fireworks
Layton Prentice (shown at left) of Mayetta picked out some fireworks with his mom, Alyssa Prentice, holding his haul during a Monday afternoon visit to Derek and Melissa Plowman’s Pyro Party Fireworks stand at Sam’s Equipment Service and Sales nor
The Barn On The Prairie, a new event venue owned and operated by the Nelson family of rural Soldier — shown from left to right are Jerry, Jo Ann and Judd Nelson — recently opened for business in western Jackson County. Although the venue’s primary focus is hosting weddings, it can also host birthday parties, corporate get-togethers and “any kind of meeting,” said Jo Ann, who will manage the venue with Judd. (Photo by Brian Sanders)
Barn On The Prairie venue a labor of love for Nelson family
Along Kansas Highway 16 in far western Jackson County, motorists have been likely to see farmers quietly celebrating their annual wheat and corn harvests in the past.
Regional bluegrass group Poor Man’s Opera — from left to right, Joe McElroy (guitar), Phil Thompson (bass), Joleen Thorpe (mandolin) and Ben Kuglin (banjo) — was one of 15 “old-time country, bluegrass and gospel” groups whose music could be heard on the Prairie Lake stage as part of the 31st-annual Prairie Lake Pickin’ Party. (Photo by Brian Sanders)
Prairie Lake Pickin' Party draws bluegrass fans to Holton
Regional bluegrass group Poor Man’s Opera — from left to right, Joe McElroy (guitar), Phil Thompson (bass), Joleen Thorpe (mandolin) and Ben Kuglin (banjo) — was one of 15 “old-time country, bluegrass and gospel” groups whose music could be heard
Retired Holton attorney J. Richard Lake is shown with the “Atticus Finch Commitment To Justice Award,” presented by six attorneys and the daughter of a seventh who interned with Lake while students at Washburn University School of Law. (Photo by Brian Sanders)
Retired attorney Lake honored by previous interns
Seven Washburn University School of Law graduates who went on to successful careers in law all got their start as interns for Holton attorney J.
Layton Prentice (shown at left) of Mayetta picked out some fireworks with his mom, Alyssa Prentice, holding his haul during a Monday afternoon visit to Derek and Melissa Plowman’s Pyro Party Fireworks stand at Sam’s Equipment Service and Sales north of Holton. Layton’s dad, Jayson Prentice, was also on hand to pick out some fireworks, adding, “Whatever keeps them occupied for a few hours!” (Photo by Brian Sanders)
The Barn On The Prairie, a new event venue owned and operated by the Nelson family of rural Soldier — shown from left to right are Jerry, Jo Ann and Judd Nelson — recently opened for business in western Jackson County. Although the venue’s primary focus is hosting weddings, it can also host birthday parties, corporate get-togethers and “any kind of meeting,” said Jo Ann, who will manage the venue with Judd. (Photo by Brian Sanders)
Holton Municipal Swimming Pool lifeguard Anna Schierling (shown above at right) helped Carston Barnett (center) learn how to float on his back in the pool in the “tad-pole” level of swimming lessons at the pool last Friday while Atalie Askren (upper left) and Austyn Schumaker (upper right) waited their turn for Schierling’s help. The pool’s first week of swimming lessons was held last week with 110 youngsters taking group lessons and 70 in private lessons, it was reported.
Regional bluegrass group Poor Man’s Opera — from left to right, Joe McElroy (guitar), Phil Thompson (bass), Joleen Thorpe (mandolin) and Ben Kuglin (banjo) — was one of 15 “old-time country, bluegrass and gospel” groups whose music could be heard on the Prairie Lake stage as part of the 31st-annual Prairie Lake Pickin’ Party. (Photo by Brian Sanders)
Retired Holton attorney J. Richard Lake is shown with the “Atticus Finch Commitment To Justice Award,” presented by six attorneys and the daughter of a seventh who interned with Lake while students at Washburn University School of Law. (Photo by Brian Sanders)
The Barn On The Prairie, a new event venue owned and operated by the Nelson family of rural Soldier — shown from left to right are Jerry, Jo Ann and Judd Nelson — recently opened for business in western Jackson County. Although the venue’s primary focus is hosting weddings, it can also host birthday parties, corporate get-togethers and “any kind of meeting,” said Jo Ann, who will manage the venue with Judd. (Photo by Brian Sanders)

Barn On The Prairie venue a labor of love for Nelson family

Along Kansas Highway 16 in far western Jackson County, motorists have been likely to see farmers quietly celebrating their annual wheat and corn harvests in the past. Now, there’s a place along the highway that provides the opportunity for young couples taking their first matrimonial steps together...

Grace period offered for some building permits

Jackson County residents who have built a new structure or added onto an existing structure without a building permit from 2022 to 2024 are asked to contact the Jackson County Appraiser’s Office. Those property owners are asked to self-report the new structure to the appraiser’s office and pay the...

RV board hears info on student, staff handbook changes

Proposed changes to student and staff handbooks for the 2025-26 school year were outlined during a recent Royal Valley Board of Education meeting.  The building principals at all three schools - Justin Moore (RVES), Keith Glotzbach (RVMS) and Cassie Geis (RVHS) - presented the proposed new...

New Holton athletic director to do some work remotely

Holton USD 336’s new athletic director will be doing some work remotely during his first year with the district, but that doesn’t mean he’ll be managing all high school sports and other activities from a distance, Holton superinten­dent Trevor Ashcraft said. Bowe Behymer, who was hired by the USD...

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The Barn On The Prairie, a new event venue owned and operated by the Nelson family of rural Soldier — shown from left to right are Jerry, Jo Ann and Judd Nelson — recently opened for business in western Jackson County. Although the venue’s primary focus is hosting weddings, it can also host birthday parties, corporate get-togethers and “any kind of meeting,” said Jo Ann, who will manage the venue with Judd. (Photo by Brian Sanders)
Barn On The Prairie venue a labor of love for Nelson family

Along Kansas Highway 16 in far western Jackson County, motorists have been likely to see farmers quietly celebrating their annual wheat and corn harvests in the past.

Sports

Washburn University Athletics celebrates its best year ever
Washburn Athletics is coming off its most successful year in university history. The Ichabods finished 15th in the Learfield Directors’ Cup standings, a national ranking among all NCAA Division...

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