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Final plans are being made for the upcoming Christmas Parade of Lights around Holton’s Town Square, set for 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3.
The Farmers State Bank is offering a $50 Chamber Bucks prize for the Best Religious entry in the Christmas Parade.
The Holton National Bank is offering a $50...
Organizers of the annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner were pleased with the turnout for this year’s event, where the total number of dinners served well exceeded the average for the dinner, it was reported.
“It’s amazing how things come together,” said dinner organizer Freda Galer, who noted...
The 2017 budget for the Jackson County Tourism Council was recently approved by the Jackson County Commissioners. The $44,450 budget includes funds for a billboard and administrative services through the Holton/Jackson County Chamber of Commerce.
Anna Wilhelm of the tourism council presented the...
A contract between Jackson County and Developmental Services of Jackson County has been signed that will give individuals with disabilities an opportunity to work at the county’s recycling center.
“We’re really excited and think this will be a win-win for both the county and Developmental Services...
Preschool students at Jackson Heights Elementary School got into the Thanksgiving spirit on Tuesday with a "mini-feast" of cornbread, pumpkin pie and popcorn while wearing "turkey" headbands made in class. In the photo above, students (from left) Mason Cowsert, Abigail Hesed, Chloe Hutfles and...
For the fourth year in a row, United Way of Greater Topeka is helping to make Christmas brighter for families in Jackson County.
United Way board members and Jackson County Advisory Committee Co-Chairs Tonya Barta and Carrie Saia recently presented a check for $5,000 to Jennifer Ingels and...
Before the old Jackson County Fair Building is painted next spring, some work on its roof will need to be completed, the Holton school board learned recently.
Holton USD 336 now owns the old fair building.
Mike Porter, maintenance director for the district, presented nine bids ranging from $18,750...
When it comes to preserving the history of Jackson County for future generations, two names that get mentioned — and deservedly so — are Emily Jane Stoll and Margaret Utz, mainly because of the work they have put in with the Jackson County Historical Society.
Stoll, a member of the historical...
The starting time for the annual Christmas Parade of Lights around the Holton Town Square has been moved up to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3, so as not to directly conflict with the Holton Community Theater event that evening at Penny’s, it has been reported.
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The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office has again been awarded a federal grant to continue advocacy services here for crime victims, it has been announced.
Jackson County Sheriff Tim Morse said his office was recently notified that it is receiving a $76,732 federal Victims Of Crime Act (VOCA) grant. ...
