Dr. James Rider by Clarke Davis The 45th anniversary of the Valley Falls Medical Clinic will be celebrated with a public event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 8. The…
Category: The Vindicator
Sheriff reaches milestone,
recalls those first years
Sheriff Jeff Herrig cited for 40 years employment with the county. by Clarke Davis Jefferson County Sheriff Jeff Herrig’s first job in law enforcement was in lake patrol at Perry Lake in…
Fictional story set in author’s hometown
Author Helen Dunlap Newton came home last week to promote her two award-winning books. She addressed audiences at the libraries in Valley Falls and Nortonville. Theme: Foregivenessis a choice by Clarke Davis…
Dunnaway to take over PLHS principal position
Justin Dunnaway will be the Perry-Lecompton High School principal when the new fall term starts. by Clarke Davis Justin Dunnaway, 35, always planned to return home to Perry and his alma mater…
From corporate office to backyard adventure
Fate Meyer and Jessica Schenkel, co-owners of From the Top Glamping, pose inside a tent they set up for a 12-year-old’s birthday party. by Bridget WeishaarGlamping, a form of camping involving accommodations…
Meriden-Ozawkie board
names new library director
Newly-appointed M-O Library Director Drew Sams has taken over for longtime director Jerie Tichenor, who retired in January. by Holly Allen The board of the Meriden-Ozawkie Library has chosen a familiar face…
F.W. Huston holds its 19th annual fundraiser
Foundation members Tammy Gigstad and Tammy Noll display some of the prizes currently on display at the F.W. Huston Pharmacy in OSkaloosa.
USD 340 terminates Keystone lease at Ozawkie;
intends to work toward a new agreement of terms
Photo courtesy Keystone Learning Services Facebook Representatives from Keystone Learning Services and USD 340 have stated they are committed to working toward an agreement which benefits both organizations and allows them to…
Judge Reiling given honored place at St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade Grand Marshal, Judge Dennis (O’)Reiling, and his wife, Linda, in a convertible Friday, a day that barely got out of the 30s. by Clarke Davis Magistrate…