Community rallies around local taco shop by Holly Allen Fire Chief Jason Klenklen reports it took the department just 10 minutes to contain the blaze which began in the kitchen at Lago…
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Painted Pony
Photo by Holly Allen – A horse named Ranger heads toward home on a cold winter evening as the sun sets at the rural Valley Falls property of Georgia and Matt Hollis….
Reiling, longest serving judge in Kansas, retires
Photo by Clarke Davis – Magistrate Judge Dennis Reiling will end a 50-year career on the bench Monday, Jan. 13, when friends will gather for a farewell reception in the courtroom shortly…
Meriden’s Welborn named as first Christmas parade grand marshal
by Holly AllenMeriden’s Susan Welborn is feeling the love this holiday season. Last week, the Flowers & Things owner was named the first-ever grand marshal of the town’s annual Christmas parade by…
Voters reject JCN and JW bond issues
by Rick NicholsWhile they got a little help from out-of-county voters, it was registered voters in Jefferson County who last week largely did in the bond issues put forth by Jefferson County…
Well, here we go again . . . The 2024 election is sure to make history
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…