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One of the more eye-popping exhibits at this year’s Jackson County Fair was a “self-determined” display created by Clay Goodman, incorporating scaled-down versions of farm equipment, buildings and livestock to create a scene similar to what goes on at his father’s and grandfather’s farms.
But since...
A mural honoring the late Danny Petersen, who was killed in action during the Vietnam War, was dedicated last week in Holton.
The mural was completed by Sandra Pemberton of Neosho, Mo. in August and depicts Petersen in battle engaging the enemy during the Vietnam War with the words “Our duty is to...
The Roebke House Memorial is looking a little different these days — but what people are seeing is part of an effort to keep the historic Holton structure a destination for history-minded visitors to Jackson County.
Recently, a crew from Matthews Construction of Kansas City could be seen tearing...
The end of the year is usually a busy time for Gary and Marian Schlaegel of rural Whiting, as they and members of their family are usually fielding orders for popcorn, raised, flavored and packaged at their farm northwest of Whiting.
In the past, it’s also served as a reminder that tax season is...
An Auburn man has been formally charged with first-degree murder in connection with the May 2021 traffic accident that left a Topeka woman dead and four others injured, according to Jackson County District Court records.
Robert E. Love Jr. also faces three felony charges of aggravated battery while...
Holton Elementary School is launching a new reading program, and volunteers are needed to help listen to or read to students, as well as build healthy relationships with the children, according to HES Principal Randy Fox.
Fox and Karla Tanking, district reading specialist, were the featured...
With fund-raising completed for the construction of a pickle ball court and ice skating rink at Holton’s Rafters Park, the Holton City Commission on Monday approved a plan as submitted by representatives of Holton Middle School’s Kansas Association for Youth (KAY) chapter to get construction...
The Jackson County Commissioners have agreed not to sign an 18-month moratorium that would temporarily ban applications or permit requests for commercial solar and wind energy projects in the county.
In lieu of a moratorium, the commissioners, on a 3-0 vote Monday, approved a motion to accept a...
The 22nd annual Christmas Parade of Lights will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3, around the Holton Town Square, it has been reported.
After the parade, Santa Claus will be available to meet with children at his workshop set up on the south side of the Jackson County courtyard next to the...
Six new flagpoles and flags – representing each branch of the United States military – were dedicated during a special ceremony last Friday (Veterans Day) at the Purple Heart monument at Linscott Park.
While the cold temperatures cancelled the Veterans Day parade that afternoon, the morning...
