Even though his birthday was in April — April 18 to be exact — 100-yearold Eli Hernandez took to the skies May 31 to skydive as a way to celebrate a century of life.
Even though his birthday was in April — April 18 to be exact — 100-yearold Eli Hernandez took to the skies May 31 to skydive as a way to celebrate a century of life.
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LORRAINE — Seventeen farmers gathered around Kansas State University professor Allan Fritz May 21 as he explained the pros and cons of each wheat test variety, marked with purple labels staked in the ground. Each variety planted south of Lorraine came from an assortment of companies and breeding entities, such as K-State, Colorado State, Oklahoma State and other private companies.
Even though his birthday was in April — April 18 to be exact — 100-yearold Eli Hernandez took to the skies May 31 to skydive as a way to celebrate a century of life.
Harvest began Monday in Ellsworth County, before overnight rain showers halted its progress.
KANOPOLIS — Slowly, the new water tower project is moving forward.
WILSON — With the July 4 holiday fast approaching, the Wilson City Council approved when residents can shoot off fireworks to celebrate Independence Day during Monday night’s meeting.
Timothy L. “Tim” Fosdick, 63, passed away, Thursday, May 22, 2025, in Ellsworth, Kan. He was born Jan. 16, 1962, in Council Grove, Kan., to Harvey and Ruth (Betty) Fosdick. Tim married Florence “Flo” Strouse in Ellsworth County on May 19, 1990. He retired from Ellsworth Coop and was working as a custodian at Ellsworth Jr./Sr. High School. He also cleaned St.
Alice Jo Macek, of Wilson, Kan., passed away on May 23, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Society-Ellsworth Village in Ellsworth, Kan., at the age of 85.
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Mary Kathryn Koetkemeyer, of Salina, Kan., a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, who left this world on May 18, 2025, at 93. Mary was born on Dec. 3, 1931, to Fred and Mollie (Miller) Frederick in Wilson, Kan. \
Darrel Gene Hoelscher, 67, of Bushton, Kan., passed away May 16, 2025, at Wesley Towers, Hutchinson, Kan. He was born April 4, 1958, in Lyons, Kan., the son of Verl and Arla May (Kitchen) Hoelscher. Darrel was a lifetime Bushton resident.
WICHITA — Sophomore Molly Ehrlich battled through injury the last half of the track season, and concluded the season by placing 14th at the state meet.
SCOTT CITY — Three athletes advanced to the state competition at the regional track Meet May 22.
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The recent tornado that stretched from Greensburg to Plevna went right through the middle of our farm, missing our house and the farm shop by about a mile. The destruction of neighbors’ homes and loss of livestock is incredibly sad, but our entire community has rejoiced that no human lives were lost. Things can be replaced, people can’t.
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Forest Dean “Frosty” Johnston, 86, of Geneseo, Kan., passed away June 1, 2025, at Hospital District #1 of Rice County, Lyons, Kan. He was born June 5, 1938, in Galt Township, rural Geneseo, the son of Carl Jess and Neta (Weldon) Johnston.
