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Brigan Peterson named “Amarillo Fire Fighter of the Year”

Amarillo South Rotary has named Brigan Peterson the “Amarillo Fire Fighter of the Year”! Brigan is a former Hugoton resident and son of Debi Peterson and Craig Peterson. Amarillo Fire Fighter officials say “Peterson was the department instructor for the Advanced-Emergency Medical Technician class. He introduced the “Stop the Bleed” program to AFD. This program […]

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Kansas gets new personalized license plate design

Topeka – Beginning January 15, 2020, a new personalized license plate design will be seen on Kansas roads. The plate, featuring wind turbines on a Kansas sunrise, is aptly named “Powering the Future.” It will serve as a reminder of the state’s long history of embracing the natural energy resource of wind. “Kansas is a […]

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Baby Nicholas Tinoco earns the title of St. Catherine’s 2020 New Year’s Baby

As a previous mom with a history of short labor, Alejandra Tinoco wasn’t expecting child Number 5 to take long either. But even the veteran mom was taken by surprise with the speed in which Elijah Nicholas Tinoco came into the world in the early morning hours of New Year’s Day. Alejandra, of Hugoton, woke […]

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The Year in review – 2019!!!

Whether 2019 was good, bad or neutral for you, everyone can agree – it certainly wasn’t boring. The year was chock full of news for the Stevens County community, and the Hermes has been there all along. Following is a rundown of 2019 for this area. In January, Betty Rosel was re-sworn in as Register […]

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American Red Cross Blood Drive is January 7, 2020

During this season of giving, the American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give the gift of life to help ensure patients don’t have to worry about the availability of blood this winter. Blood and platelet donations of all types are needed, especially type O. You can give blood in Hugoton January 7, 2020 from […]

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Christmas opening and closing schedules announced

Christmas is almost here! With the big day falling on a Wednesday, many businesses will be adopting special hours to allow their employees time with their loved ones. Some businesses will be open in Hugoton for Christmas Day. For the hungry crowd, China will be open their regular hours. If you want some- thing sweet, […]

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Hugoton City Council members look over rezoning issues and approve beverage licenses

The Hugoton City Council met for their regular monthly meeting Monday, December 9, 2019 at the council meeting room. Attending the meeting were Mayor Jack E. Rowden and Councilmen DeanBanker, Frankie Thomas, Dan Corpening, Shannon Crawford and Jason Teeter. Also present at the meeting were City Clerk Carrie L. Baeza, City Inspector Josh Grubbs, Outside […]

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Kirk Heger attends his last hospital board meeting

The Stevens County Hospital Board met for their monthly meeting December 2. Board members present were, Kirk Heger, Patty Lahey, Sandra Passmore, Johnnie Denton, Keith Rome, Seth Gillespie and Benny Cabrera. Also attending were, Linda Stalcup CEO, Dave Piper CFO, Boyet Tablate laboratory, Dawn Maas director of nursing/hospital, Jennifer Featherston long term care unit nursing, […]

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Happy Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving weekend is a busy time of year in Hugoton. Friday, November 29 join the Santa Committee in front of the Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce at 630 S. Main for their annual Christmas Caroling event. The singing will start at 6:00 p.m. You can also enjoy hot chocolate and cookies along with lots of […]

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Moscow celebrates State Champions and undefeated season

Moscow Wildcats brought home the six man State title after an undefeated season. This took place 41 years after the wildcats brought home an eight man title in an undefeated season back in 1978. The wildcats traveled to Dodge City to play at the high school’s memorial stadium in a match up against undefeated Cheylin. […]