We Salute Our Fallen Soldiers On Memorial Day, we pay special tribute to the men and women who served and sacrificed to protect the lives and freedoms of Americans. We celebrate their courage, honor their memories and thank them for all they gave. Their legacy lives on, and we will never forget them.
The Hugoton USD 210 Board of Education met in a regular monthly session at 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 11, 2020. The meeting was streamed live on the district’s YouTube Live page. The meeting was called to order and the agenda was approved. The board discussed the Hugoton High School graduation date. The board voted to […]
The Stevens County Board of County Commissioners met via Zoom conference call for a special meeting Monday morning, May 4 with all members, Tron Stegman, Pat Hall and Joe D. Thompson accounted for. Also accounted for were County Clerk Amy Jo Tharp, County Counselor Paul Kitzke and RoGlenda Coulter for The Hugoton Hermes. Many county […]
The Stevens County Board of County Commissioners met via Zoom conference call Monday morning, April 27 with all members, Tron Stegman, Pat Hall and Joe D. Thompson accounted for. Also accounted for were County Clerk Amy Jo Tharp, County Counselor Paul Kitzke and RoGlenda Coulter for The Hugoton Hermes. Many county entities were present via […]
The Hugoton City Council convened for a special meeting via Zoom April 20, 2020 at 5:15. Monitoring the meeting were city council members Dean Banker, Frankie Thomas, Dan Corpening and Jason Teeter. Also monitoring were Hugoton City Clerk Carrie L. Baeza, Mayor Jack E. Rowden, Outside Utilities Supervisor Paul Nordyke, City Attorney Wayne R. Tate, […]
From the Superintendent of United States Air Force Academy: “In this time of adversity and uncertainty, we are deeply grateful to be part of the Front Range community. So many people have reached out to ask what they could do to show their support for the Class of 2020.” Vance Thompson of Stevens County and […]
As we head into the spring months, the risk of severe thunderstorms increases across Kansas, including the risk for tornadoes. Unfortunately, with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, people who rely on public sheltering from tornadoes could be faced with the difficult choice of sheltering from the tornado in a community shelter or refraining from going to […]
Since the governor’s shut down orders some local businesses are doing some things differently. Creative Specialities is considered an essential business since they are needed for funerals – etc. Cleo says they are taking orders by phone. They will still meet and consult with families and work with the funeral homes. If a home delivery […]
The coronavirus (COVID-19) is edging its way toward Stevens County. Already local businesses and churches are feeling the brunt. If some of our locals are able to stay open safely, please be sure to help them out whenever possible. Most county entities are having their meetings via Zoom since the orders to limit group meetings. […]
The Stevens County Board of County Commissioners met in special session Tuesday afternoon to discuss the COVID-19 issues. All members, Pat Hall, Joe D. Thompson and Tron Stegman were present. Also present were County Clerk Amy Jo Tharp, County Counselor Paul Kitzke, GIS Susan Schulte and RoGlenda Coulter from The Hugoton Hermes. Many other concerned […]