To our readers of The Hugoton Hermes, you will likely notice a significant change in this week’s paper.Liberal, like many others, has faced sharp increases in both press plant operations and the cost of newsprint. Liberal prints our paper and hastransitioned us to a digital press format, printing on a 13 by 19 inch sheet. […]
The Hugoton Barbenders just got back from Chapman with lots of hardware from the State Powerlifting meet last Saturday. Chapman won the meet, Hugoton was second and Scott City was third. The Hugoton lifters set three new State records in their lifts. Results from the meet:GIRLS114 CLASS Aleah Farnum, State Champion!!! New Squat Record of […]
Dr. Sam was awarded the Kansanite Award March 17 by United Healthcare Community and State. This awards program recognizes providers in Kansas rural and frontier counties. The development of the Kansanite Award is significant because it recognizes the special dedication and commitment required to deliver healthcare in rural counties.The Kansanite Award was named in reference […]
All Hugoton USD 210 Scholastic Art Competition winning works and their creators, pictured back row left to right are Jaylen Mendoza, Li-Mari Burger, Rylea Martinez, Brissa Evans, Bridget Knopp, Jacqueline Angeles Cuenca, Aleah Farnum, Paitan Schobert, and Ethan Acosta. In the middle row are Paty Zizumbo, Yazmin Ramos, Breckyn Salazar, Aubree Pate, Moises Rodriguez, Tristan […]
The Hugoton Middle School Robotics teams did amazing at the Regional FLL Challenge Competition in Liberal Saturday!! First place goes to The Rolling Stones and second place Trowel and Error. They are the overall winners for the Regional FLL Challenge Competition. Way to go HUGOTRONS!!!! Pictured from the left are Coach Mariëtte Gerber, Tucker Craig, […]
Dr. Callie Brockett at left from Johnson Chiropractic received the Stevens County Small Business Grant for the amount of $500 from Jan Leonard, the Director of Eco Devo at right and the Stevens County Economic Development Board. Dr. Callie has joined Johnson Chiropractic and is taking appointments. Make sure to help welcome her to Hugoton. […]
Senator Roger Marshall visits Flora Food Group in Hugoton. Pictured from the left are Lenny Oromo, Sarah Leakey, Senator Marshall, Fabrice Stock and Jan Leonard. Photo courtesy of Jan Leonard. (media was not allowed) Last week, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. toured Flora Food Group in Hugoton. There, he met with leadership, including Plant Manager […]
Lynne and Jim Fink are awarded their honorary winnings at Hugoton Drug Store. They have made their home in Stevens County since 1988. Jim works for Flatlanders and Lynne works at Pioneer Manor. From left to right, Tina Fernandez Hugoton Chamber Director, Jim and Lynne Fink, Tasha Medina and Diane Unruh, Hugoton Drug Associates where […]
Valentine’s Day is almost here!! If you haven’t purchased your gift yet, don’t worry. Local Hugoton merchants have got you covered!!Some of these local businesses have boxes out for you to enter you and your sweetheart into the 2026 Twenty – sixth Annual Sweetheart Sweepstakes!! Every winning couple drawn from each one of these businesses, […]
Charles Foward is celebrating his one hundredth birthday February 10, 2026! His family is hosting a celebration, so everyone is invited to help Chuck mark this milestone. The get together is planned for Saturday, February 7 at the Lone Star Friends Church east of Hugoton from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Come help Steve and Bob […]