Charles “Chuck” Holt of Hugoton made the long drive to Topeka this week to claim his $100,000 prize he won on the 100X The Cash instant game. Long hauls aren’t anything new to Holt, who is a truck driver, but this ride was particularly nerve- wracking. “I scratched the ticket off on December 31, so […]
The Hugoton City Council met for their year end meeting Wednesday, December 26, 2018 in the council meeting room. Attending the meeting were Councilmen Dean Banker, Frankie Thomas, Dan Corpening, Shannon Crawford and Jason Teeter. Also present were Mayor Jack E. Rowden, City Clerk Carrie L. Baeza, City Inspector Josh Grubbs, Outside Utilities Supervisor Paul […]
As the New Year quickly approaches, many businesses are opting to start 2019 with special hours to allow their employees time to celebrate. The City of Hugoton will be closed Monday, December 31 and Tuesday, January 1. Stevens County Courthouse will be open December 31 and closed January 1, except the clerk’s and the treasurer’s […]
This Christmas season, many church families in the community will be offering special services in remembrance of the very special nature of the holiday season. You and your loved ones are invited to worship at the church of your choice this holiday season. A listing of all area churches can be found on page 4 […]
Hugoton’s boys kicked off their 2018 Blue and Red Classic with a loss against Perryton. They outscored the Rangers in the first quarter, and then couldn’t regain their rhythm, ultimately losing the contest 60-78. The second day of the tourney went much better for the Eagles as they battled the Guymon High School. Hugoton came […]
The Stevens County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session Monday, December 3 with all members, Joe D. Thompson, Pat Hall and Tron Stegman present. Also present were County Counselor Paul Kitzke, County Clerk Amy Jo Tharp and RoGlenda Coulter from The Hugoton Hermes. Commissioners had a busy schedule: Rex Evans-8:30; Bills-8:45; Landmark Appraisal-9:00; […]
The HHS Show Choir was selected by video audition process last may and asked to perform in Branson, Mo. November 16-19. The members of Show Choir include Sesthleng Garcia, Vivian Titus, Claire Clark, Frances Gaskill, Brookelynne Johnson, Sydney Beesley, Rebecca Johnson, Ella Martin, Taylor Grubbs, McKenna Hamlin, Gavin Heger, Samuel Fabela, Austin Dale, Jaxon Teeter, […]
This week will be a short one for many, thanks to the Thanksgiving holiday! Several area businesses are observing special hours in recognition of the holiday. Equity Bank will be closed Thanksgiving Day only, while Citizens State Bank will close at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday afternoon and will reopen Friday, November 23 from 9:00 a.m. until […]
‘Tis – nearly – the season to be jolly! Kick off the holidays just right and show off your Christmas spirit this Friday, November 23 along with Hugoton’s Santa Committee as they carol in the holidays! Townspeople and guests are invited to gather in front of the Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce Office at 630 […]
Hugoton, Dodge City, Garden City, Jetmore, Liberal, Ulysses, Cimarron and Elkhart are pleased to announce the Fifth Annual Pheasant Hunting Contest. During this year’s hunting season, 575 pheasants will be banded on the leg and released in Stevens County near Hugoton, in Ford County near Dodge City, in Finney County near Garden City, in Grant […]