April 2025

The legacy of round barns
The ubiquitous image of a farm includes a red barn, which historically took that shade because iron oxide, or rust, was added to the linseed oil to prevent mold and fungus. It also added the red hue that became synonymous with barns.
No objection to use of things brawl defendant may have said
Scott Bontz News-Record A defense attorney in the January 2024 street brawl case raised no objection to the prosecution using statements that police attribute to… Login to continue reading Login…

ARLENE PATRICK
Rev. Arlene Marie (Ternstrom) Patrick passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at Bethany Home in Lindsborg, KS, ending a long life of service as a mother, minister’s wife and…
Bethany baseball loses to York
The Bethany College baseball team lost at home April 8 to York University, 11-7. Both teams scored twice in the first inning. Bethany added two… Login to continue reading Login…
Vikings tennis takes close 2nd in home tournament
The Smoky Valley High School tennis team placed second in the Ron Dahlsten Tennis Classic at home on April 8, losing by two points to… Login to continue reading Login…
‘Messiah’ and ‘Passion’ to be sung this weekend
The Bethany Oratorio Society, under the new direction of Troy Robertson, will perform Bach’s “St. Matthew’s Passion” at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Bethany Lutheran Church,… Login to continue reading Login…

DR. WARREN LAVERNE JOHNSON, JR.
Dr. Warren LaVerne Johnson Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, and distinguished cardiologist, passed away on March 4, 2025 at the age of 81, with his family by his side. Born…
Bethany golfers win shootout
A fivesome from Bethany College won the Hesston Golf Course Spring Shootout March 31-April 1. A second Bethany group finished in the middle of the nine-team field.