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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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. […]
The Kansas Association of Secondary School Principals (KASSP) is proud to recognize Melody Witt, Hugoton High School, as the KASSP Area VI High School Principal of the Year. She will be presented this award Thursday, November 14 at 5:30 p.m. in the South Ballroom of the Holiday Inn on Rock Road in Wichita. KASSP is […]
Retha Wagner has been selected as the Kappa Eta Sorority 2019 Woman of the Year. Retha joins a list of amazing women who have served the community over the years. Retha is the middle sister of five girls born to Robert and Thelma Farmer McIlrath right here in Hugoton. She grew up with her sisters, […]
The General Election is Tuesday, November 5, 2019. Polls will open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m. Voters in Moscow 1, 2 and 3 will vote at the Methodist Church at 304 Main in Moscow. Stevens County voters in all other voting precincts will vote at the Memorial Hall at 200 East Sixth […]