Twenty-one new law enforcement officers graduated from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC) January 24. Among the new officers graduating was Douglas “Andy” Davis of the Hugoton Police Department. Reno County Sheriff Darrian Campbell was the speaker for the ceremony in KLETC’s Integrity Auditorium. The new officers were members of the two hundred and […]
Stevens County was well represented last week as Loren Seaman was presented the 2019 National Crop Consultant of the Year award! Loren was the guest of honor Friday, January 24 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas. He was invited and presented the award by the National Association of Independent Crop […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]