by Rick Nichols Registered voters in Jefferson County and others from across the United States will be going to the polls next week to cast ballots in what both some on the…
Bond issue promises to meet needs at USD 340
by Clarke Davis Voters in Jefferson West USD 340 will be asked to decide a bond issue in November amounting to $21 million over the next 25 years. The bonds are for…
Area native returns to serve Valley Falls Family Medicine
by Holly Allen Valley Falls Family Medicine will gain a new doctor this month in Dr. Elizabeth Wolfe-Meyer, a Nortonville native who has returned home to serve her community following medical school…
Welsh siblings prepare for fair week
Photo by Aubrey Weishaar – Anthony and Skit, Lexie and Lil’ T, Tommy and his rocket, and Emma and Meatball have worked for months for this moment, and the chance to show…
Fireworks July 4 at Valley Falls
The Valley Falls Chamber of Commerce will commence its annual fireworks display at 9:45 p.m. Thursday, July 4, with some changes from the original plan. As the hayfield has yet to be…
Valley Liquor: bringing the booze come July 1
Photo by Holly Allen – Garrett and Erika Perry stand outside their new venture, Valley Liquor, with their children Lincoln, Collin, and Rozlyn prior to opening day, July 1. by Holly Allen…
The keeper of the fiddle
Photos by Clarke Davis – Champion fiddler Bill Allen continues to entertain with the treasured family fiddle that’s been handed down in the Allen family for a span of more than 140…
Dragon baseball bound for state
Photo by Bridget Weishaar – The state-bound Valley Falls Dragon baseball team celebrates with the regional trophy. by Bridget Weishaar For the third time in the past four years, the Valley Falls…
Mrs. Spade says goodbye to VFHS
Photo by Holly Allen – This will be Deb Spade’s final week teaching classes at Valley Falls. by Holly Allen A second longtime teacher will bid farewell to the halls of Valley…