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Ingredients1 whole chicken, spatchcocked 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon onion powder leaves from one sprig fresh rosemary (or 1/2…
It’s county fair season in Kansas, and while local events are a great way to enjoy the sun and time with friends, heat can be an invisible fun bandit for…
140 Years AgoOscar Sellon’s art gallery came near being destroyed by fire Thursday. The flames had reached several feet in height, but were extinguished.Susie…
9 Years AgoHaysville restaurant Iron Wagon Tex Mex BBQ was damaged by a fire Friday afternoon, June 23. According to Sedgwick County Fire Department division…
From 1949Ed Larson, 84, living south of Milan, had the misfortune to fall from the hayloft the first of the week, breaking his collarbone and arm and bruising…
From July 1945Paul Millender, 26, drowned Tuesday evening in the pond on the Leigh Clark place a mile west of town, where Paul’s sister, Mrs. Roy Campbell,…
CLEARWATER – Liesl Schulze, a recent graduate from Clearwater High School, was this area’s lone winner in the annual Jester Awards, presented by Music Theatre…
Obituaries
Bill Elroy Freidline, age 90, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2026.Bill proudly served in the United States Navy from 1954 to 1956.Visitation will be Wednesday…
Sandra Kay Adams, 89, of Conway Springs, died Thursday, June 11, 2026 at Ascension Via Christi-St. Theresa, Wichita.Sandra was born April 30, 1937 at…
Tom B. Castor, age 85, devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grand father, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026.Visitation will be Wednesday, June 17…
Timothy “Tim” Norbert Jotzke, 78, passed away on September 18, 2025. He was born on September 23, 1946 in Des Moines, IA.Tim proudly served his country in the…
Michael L. “Mickey” Cross, 43, died May 27, 2026.He was born April 9, 1983, the son of Cliff and Bethlene “Beth” Albright Cross. A resident of El Dorado,…
Ralph Edwin Dewey, 89, passed away May 31, 2026, at Via Christi St. Teresa, Wichita.He was born March 11, 1937, in Wichita, the son of W.B. “Bill” and Annie B…
Constance Clare (Ternes) Foster was born March 11, 1946, at Great Bend to Jacob Michael Ternes and Frieda Rose (Ast) Ternes. She departed this life on May 28,…
Marie Annett (Tull) Pettegrew was born May 22, 1941, in Garnett, Kan., to Frank and Ollie (Engelman) Tull, and departed this life April 17, 2026, at the age of…
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From the Editor’s FilesAll across our area, the wheels are in motion for this year’s Sedgwick County Fair.This is an exciting time of year for anyone who is…
Savvy SeniorDear Savvy Senior, I just turned 58 and heart disease runs in my family. My cholesterol has been creeping up, and I’ve been hearing about a scan…
InsightI can’t help but think that all of the events planned for America’s 250th birthday have been upstaged by World Cup visitors giving us fresh insight into…
Random ThoughtsThe eyes of the sporting world have turned to the United States as the 2026 World Cup men’s soccer tournament began last week.Arrowhead Stadium…
From the Editor’s FilesIt’s not often that a big night out on the town also provides you with a thorough education.On Saturday night this past weekend, Kim and…
70 Years AgoThe 1956 wheat harvest has started in the Cheney vicinity with the first wheat out Saturday, June 2, by Clarence and Wayne Moorhouse.60 Years AgoMr…
Savvy SeniorDear Savvy Senior, I keep hearing about AI in the news and how it’s being used in scams. I’m not very tech savvy and find it confusing.What should…
Sometimes, when you really need it to happen, you absolutely can find a needle in a haystack.The trick is having the energy to start the search.The success…