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Tensions were high at the Jackson County Courthouse last Thursday evening as more than 200 residents packed a public meeting to weigh in on proposed zoning regulations that could determine the future of a commercial solar project near Delia.
The meeting, which was the first of two scheduled, drew a...
The Holton/Jackson County Chamber of Commerce is making final preparations for the 18th-annual Fall Fest, providing visitors to Holton’s Town Square next Saturday, Oct. 11, with a good mix of fall activities, arts and crafts vendors and, of course, chili.
“Fall Fest is coming along nicely,” said...
Holton Community Theatre is set to bring a tale of hope, friendship and resilience to life as it stages “The Shawshank Redemption” later this month.
With two dinner theatre performances and two matinee showings, audiences will have multiple opportunities to experience the adaptation of Stephen...
For the past 16 years, Holton native Katie Morris has been involved with teaching the finer points of art to young people, including students in the Holton and Jackson Heights school districts.
Morris, who currently teaches art to students at her alma mater, Holton High School, has been named by...
WEEK 6 FOOTBALL PICKEM 2025
Oct. 10-12
1. Aeschliman Construction: Holton at Hayden
2. Denison State Bank: Onaga at Jackson Heights
3. Beverley Brown & Co.: Royal Valley at ACCHS
4. Bergsten Insurance: Charlotte at Army
5. Bumper To Bumper: TCU at KSU
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The steady buzz of a chainsaw has filled the west side of the Holton Square for the past two weeks – not from construction, but from creation.
Holton artist Gerald Copeland has transformed the remains of a Bradford pear tree into a sculpture for Becky and the late Dr. Joel Hutchins.
Five playful...
The Kansas Art Education Association (KAEA) has selected the Jackson County Tourism Council to receive a 2025-26 Art Enhancer Award, it has been reported.
The art enhancer awards recognize exemplary contributions of individuals, groups, institutions and businesses which have significantly enhanced...
The 32nd annual Mayetta Days will be held next weekend with a variety of friendly competitions and fun activities.
The event will kick off at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 3, with a free street dance on Main Street by Sloppy But Lucky, an Irish folk-punk band from Topeka.
Between 25 to 30 vendors have...
WEEK 5 FOOTBALL PICKEM 2025
Oct. 3-5
1. Aeschliman Construction: Jeff West at Holton
2. Denison State Bank: Jackson Heights at Pleasant Ridge
3. Beverley Brown & Co.: Perry-Lecompton at Royal Valley
4. Bergsten Insurance: ACCHS at Sabetha
5. Bumper To Bumper:...
Members of the Royal Valley Alumni Association (RVAA) marked a successful first year raising funds, building connections and laying the foundation for future alumni engagement, said board president Macie Smith (Class of 2002).
“The alumni are excited and supportive. We’ve had folks quickly and...
