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The Holton City Commission on Monday approved the purchase of a new transformer for the city’s power plant, although it was noted that the new transformer would not be in place at the plant for about a year.
Commissioners approved a $979,734 bid from Virginia Transformer Corporation of Roanoke, Va...
NextEra Energy Resources representatives outlined the proposed Jeffrey Solar Project and fielded questions from the Jackson County Commissioners during their regular meeting on Monday.
Members of the Jackson County planning commission have been working to develop commercial solar regulations for...
What started as a shared passion for caregiving has grown into a thriving business partnership for Nikki Brock and Mandy Bontrager, who have spent the past decade providing compassionate senior care through The Pines — all while raising families and investing in the community they call home.
Brock...
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Oct. 31-Nov. 2
1. Aeschliman Construction: Army Black at Air Force
2. Denison State Bank: Texas Tech at KSU
3. Beverley Brown & Co.: Oklahoma State at KU
4. Bergsten Insurance: Navy at North Texas
5. Bumper To Bumper: Georgia vs....
Holton area resident Bob McBroom took these photos of Comet Lemmon (C/2025 A6), which was discovered earlier this year and made its closest approach to earth this week, starting on Tuesday, Oct. 21.
“This comet should return in 1,150 years,” McBroom said. “It is visible low in the northwest sky… A...
How should large, portable buildings, such as prefabricated sheds and workspaces, be valued and assessed for taxes in Jackson County?
That question was discussed at a recent Jackson County Commission meeting with Kate Immenschuh, the county appraiser and zoning officer.
More than 300 new...
Good crowds were noted for the 18th-annual Holton/Jackson County Chamber of Commerce Fall Fest and the 26th-annual Chili Cook-Off, Chamber executive director Ashlee York said.
“I was really encouraged by the positive feedback we received from this year’s Fall Fest,” York said. “It was wonderful to...
As the Nov. 4 general election approaches and Jackson Heights district patrons decide on whether to approve a $5 million bond issue for the construction of building additions at the district’s two school buildings, the district has been hosting public meetings on the bond issue and getting some...
After more than 50 years in the Whiting area, the tax preparation service and popcorn business started by Gary and Marian Schlaegel and their family has moved to Holton.
Schlaegel’s Homegrown Popcorn and NEK Tax Services — formerly Schlaegel Tax Preparation — can now be found at 705 Arizona Ave. in...
WEEK 8 FOOTBALL PICKEM 2025
Oct. 24-26
1. Aeschlimlan Construction: Holton at Leavenworth
2. Denison State Bank: JCN at Jackson Heights
3. Beverley Brown & Co.: Royal Valley at Oskaloosa
4. Bergsten Insurance: ACCHS at Nemaha Central
5. Bumper To Bumper:...
