More than 400 people were served Thanksgiving meals of turkey, ham and all the trimmings last Thursday at the 39th-annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner, including a record number of deliveries, according to dinner organizer Janice Schweigen.
“By the time we got all the deliveries and the take-home...
The City of Holton gets its electric power from a variety of sources, and following action by the Holton City Commission, the city will add a solar energy source to its power portfolio, starting in 2027.
During the commission’s regular meeting on Monday night, commissioners approved a resolution...
There will be a special Christmas Tree to honor area veterans on the west side of the Holton Town Square this holiday season, reports Nancy Schlodder of Holton.
Starting Wednesday, Dec. 4, local residents are invited to stop by 405 New York Ave., just north of Jhett’s Pizza on the west side of the...
Royal Valley Middle School Counselor Laura Douglas was recently named a finalist for the 2024 Kansas School Counselor Of The Year Award.
Douglas was surprised with the recognition during an all-school assembly at RVMS on Nov. 20.
“It’s a true honor. I serve on the state board of school counselors...
Former Deputy Jackson County Attorney Brian Yearout has been selected to succeed longtime Kansas Second Judicial District Judge Dennis Reiling as magistrate judge in Jefferson County, it has been reported.
Yearout, who currently serves as deputy county attorney for Pottawatomie County, will be...
The Holton High School spirit squad, which includes the Wildcat cheer team and the Lady Paws dance team, recently earned top honors at the Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) Game Day State Cheer and Dance competition, it was reported.
The Lady Paws were named runner-up during...
The voices and musical instruments of Jackson County area students are coming to life for the upcoming Christmas season, and those students are preparing several holiday music concerts to help people get into the Christmas spirit.
The following is a list of Christmas-themed school concerts that...
The fourth-annual Jackson County Community Foundation “Thoughtful Giving Day” raised more than $139,000 for 31 local non-profit organizations, the second-highest fund-raising total in the event’s history, according to JCCF Secretary Carly Fletcher.
As of Tuesday, a total of $139,108.64 was raised...
Real estate and personal property tax statements were mailed out recently to Jackson County property owners, it was reported.
The first half of taxes are due on Friday, Dec. 20, and the second half are due May 10, 2025. Tax payments will be honored if postmarked on or before the due date.
If no...
The 24th annual Christmas Parade of Lights and the Christmas Homes Tour will be held on Saturday, Dec. 14, to bring some holiday spirit to Jackson County.
The evening’s activities will kick off at 5 p.m. when Studio 1 Dance Center students are set to perform to Christmas songs outside on the...