Editor’s Note: Word coming from county officials last week that CCC had sold its land near McLouth is not true. What follows are the owner’s views on a number of things, but…
Category: The Vindicator
OT win puts Kaws on road to state
by Clarke Davis The Perry-Lecompton boys’ basketball team defeated Heritage Christian Academy Saturday night in overtime to capture the 3A sub-state trophy in their home school. Kaws coach Matt Simmons told his…
1 Shot is all it takes
Jamie Wright and Scott Clabaugh stand behind the bar of Stinky’s Bar in Oskaloosa, the place where GJ’s 1 Shot Bloody Mary Mix all began. by Bridget Weishaar Red Snapper. Virgin Mary….
When a storm is brewing, this road crew is preparing
Road foreman Tim Farris is shown here with the brine truck, a tank that holds a water and salt solution that will keep ice from forming down to about 10 degrees below…
Celebrating a century of life
Trebbe joins the centenarian club
Lois Trebbe will turn 100 years old this Saturday, Jan. 14. She attributes her longevity to keeping her mind sharp and her body active. by Holly Allen This week marks a major…
Leaping lizards!
Changing the conversation about
creepy crawlies, one reptile at a time
SubZero, an Argentine black and white Tegu catches are ride on Seth Butner’s back at the Nortonville Public Library. by Bridget Weishaar Scales and tails and fangs, oh my! Most people would…
Meriden’s 1890 Ice House awarded grant for renovations to historic downtown building
Brothers Jerry Cozadd and Derek Cozadd of Meriden have purchased the historic downtown building at 111 E. Main Street. They plan to revitalize and renovate the historic property before its reopening as…
Commission takes no action
on District 11 EMS deadline
by Wesley Esther-Cudney Kelly Gatzemeyer, Valley Falls, of the District 11 fire board, met with the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners Dec. 27 to discuss the district’s Emergency Management Services shutting…
Early deadline this week!
Just one last shortened deadline for the year!Please have all news and ad copy to the office by 10 a.m. this Thursday, Dec. 29, for the Jan. 5, 2023, edition.You can reach…
District 11 EMS will cease operations Jan. 1
While the district will still provide basic first responder service,the county will handle all transports by Holly Allen Following a unanimous vote by the District 11 fire board Dec. 13, it has…