The Stevens County Commissioners met in regular session Monday with all members, Pat Hall, Dave Bozone and Joe D. Thompson, present. Also present were County Clerk Pam Bensel, County Counselor Paul Kitzke and RoGlenda Coulter from The Hugoton Hermes. The following is just an agenda for the morning with a few of the unofficial highlights.
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September 26 is Drug Takeback Day
Law enforcement officers across the state will be collecting unused leftover medications for safe disposal Saturday, September 26, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt said Monday. Medications will be accepted at drop-off sites across the state from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday. Stevens County Sheriff’s Department will be collecting from 10:00 a.m. to […]
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Community rocked by tragedy
The Hugoton Community was saddened with the news of the recent tragic vehicle accident which took the lives of two local residents. Micaela Bojorquez, mother of six, lost her life Tuesday evening when the SUV she was riding in was struck by a semi driven by James Ford who also lost his life.
The flag pole project at Pioneer Manor is complete! A dedication ceremony is planned for Wednesday, September 16, at 10:00 a.m. The entire community is invited to dedicate the magnificent display outside the Manor, as well as recognize the donors and Veterans who made such a memorial possible. There will be entertainment and refreshments. Please […]
The High Plains Music Fest is back – and better than ever! The second annual event looks to be quite an extravaganza, featuring acts such as Broken Bar V, Eric Welford, Kinsey Sadler and Stoney LaRue & the Arsenals at Hugoton’s own Dirtona Raceway, starting at 6:00 p.m. until 12:00 midnight.
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HES is honored for Hoops for Hearts
Hugoton Elementary School was recently recognized for hosting the top “Hoops for Heart” event during the 2014-2015 school year. Hoops for Heart took place in April, and HES students collected a whopping $10,965 to donate to the fight against heart disease. Hoops for Heart events take place all across the United States. Students play basketball and […]
Labor Day is coming up this next Monday, September 7. Many local businesses will be closed for the holiday. The Hugoton Hermes will be closed all day Monday. Early deadline will be Friday, September 4 at 12:00 noon. The Stevens County Courthouse and the City of Hugoton will also be closed all day Monday. There […]
Kansas Governor Sam Brownback visited Hugoton Wednesday, August 19, for a Farm Bureau Association Legislative Update. The purpose of his visit was to reinforce the importance of agriculture to the Kansas economy.
Get your motor runnin’ this Saturday, August 22, as the Gas Capital Car Club will present their Twenty-fourth Annual Gas Capital Car, Truck & Bike Show. The Hugoton City Park will be filled with enough cars, trucks and motorcycles to satisfy any gearhead! The show will start at 8:00 a.m. and will end around 4:00 […]
Larry Brady was inducted into the Oklahoma Ag Teacher Hall of Fame August 4, 2015. His family had kept this award a secret from him for several months, and the whole gang was there to celebrate with him during this special and well-deserved day. Larry served in Balko, Ok. as an Ag teacher from 1961 […]