Gallant seeks to postpone trial
By Scott BontzNews-Record Former Lindsborg City Councilor Emile M. Gallant’s lawyer asked to delay by two months his April 1 trial on felony drug and… Login to continue reading Login…
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Lions no more
Sixteen years ago, a cousin of Gary W. Patrick’s invited him to attend a meeting of the Lindsborg Lions Club.
Bethany College picks new president – update
Fifteen months after Bethany College’s last president resigned and two weeks after three finalists aiming to be the school’s next leader visited with community members,… Login to continue reading Login…
Students score mostly above average
Students at Smoky Valley Public Schools scored higher than the state average in 47 of 57 categories of mid-year testing for English, math, and science. They tied the average in six categories and were lower in four.
School superintendent Hogan moves on to Salina
After three years as superintendent of Smoky Valley Public Schools, Heath Hogan will leave to manage public education in Salina. “I have been so incredibly blessed… Login to continue reading Login…
To save a church
In 1874, The builders of Bethany Lutheran Church stacked 30-inch-wide native sandstone to raise walls 18 feet tall. They tied the north and south walls at the top with steel rods above the pews.
City hires artist for 'Chalk the Välk' event
The Lindsborg City Council on Monday night approved a $8,355 contract with Ann Arbor, Mich., artist David Zinn to teach at a new event, Chalk the Välk, which will make the Välkommen Trail north of Lincoln Street a canvas April 12 during the Messiah Festival of the Arts. The contract is with understanding that Salina Arts & Humanities will contribute $3,500 – before the event, Zinn will also lead classes in Salina.
Tamper with federal workforce at our peril OPINION
Kansans are about to learn what this Kansas farm boy learned as chief of staff to senator and congressman Pat Roberts over 25 years in Washington, D.C: The federal workforce is composed of hardworking, dedicated and needed public servants who improve the lives of every American. Dismiss them as lazy bureaucrats at your personal peril.
Center pocket
Play in the Mid-Kansas 8 Ball League takes knowledge of physics without a bit of math and, because reckonings are often wrong, makes for much humor, much of it self-deprecating. “Good heavens! That’s the first one of those I’ve made all week,” said one player during a recent tournament at the Lindsborg Senior Center, between the home team and Moundridge.