Thursday, February 13, 2025
Edward Horinek
Goodaker and Horinik boys praise God for heartfelt gifts
It’s a story of two friends from St John’s/Tipton High School who have overcome similar heart issues. A story on two boys who battled issues in which the odds for two people from the same …
Beloit USD 273 adopts bond resolution
On Monday, Feb. 3, the Beloit USD #273 school board adopted the bond resolution, finalizing the bond terms approved by voters in the November 2024. Clayton Kelley with Piper Sandler presented …
Sylvan-Lucas Unified High School is so proud to recognize two of their music students for their selection to the Kansas Music Educator's All-State High School Mixed Choir. Hannah Pahls, and Macie Ortiz.
Pahls and Ortiz recognized for music honors
SYLVAN GROVE – Sylvan-Lucas Unified High School is so proud to recognize two of their music students for their selection to the Kansas Music Educator's All-State High School Mixed Choir. …
MC Commissioners discuss agenda items
Missy McGinnis, Director of the Mitchell County Emergency Medical Service, and Stewart Porter, County Engineer with Schwab-Eaton, are attempting to square up the details on the expansion of the …
Gov. Kelly’s HAWK Act to expand Medicaid introduced in both chambers
TOPEKA – Gov. Laura Kelly’s middle-of-the-road proposal to expand Medicaid to 150,000 additional Kansans, the Healthcare Access for Working Kansans (HAWK) Act, was introduced into …
CVA honors employees for Years of Service
YORK, NEB. – Central Valley Ag (CVA) proudly recognized employees for their dedication and commitment during the cooperative’s annual Employee Retreat in La Vista, Nebraska. The event …
Sports
Blujays Boys
Beloit Trojan junior, Brogan Monty, won the championship title in the 132 weight division, at the Panther Classic on Feb. 8, in Phillipsburg. He also won the Outstanding Wrestler Award.

Beloit boys win Panther Classic wrestling tournament

PHILLIPSBURG – The Beloit High School boys wrestling team competed in the Panther Classic on Saturday, Feg. 8, and won overall as a team with 127.5 points, followed by Hoxie with 124 points and …
Lady Jays

Purvis earns third at Panther Classic

PHILLIPSBURG – The Beloit High School girls varsity wrestlers competed in the Panther Classic, on Friday, Feb. 7, in Phillipsburg. The Lady Trojans earned   1 third place with Zayda Purvis …
Beloit ladies win NCAA Wrestling league tournament
MINNEAPOLIS –   The Beloit Trojan High School Girls Wrestling Team are league champions, for the first time in history for Beloit. Beloit ladies placed two championships with Jayda …
The Beloit High School girls wrestling team are the first time in history, 2025 NCAA League Champions and the Beloit Trojan boys the NCAA Runners-Up. Shown are from left to right, front row:  Manager Kaylin Prochaska, Amelia Hager, Brecken Boudreaux, Zayda Purvis, Bentley Pruitt, Daytona McMillan, Lyli Noah, Hannah Koenig, Managers: Jayden Mosher and Makenna Shipp. Middle row: Wyatt McMillan, Trace Conn, Marley Lewis, Jaxon Kearn, Jeremiah Rodrick, Kashtyn Ryser, Carter Jermark, Brogan Monty, Jesus Cabrera, Jay Eeles, Carson Thomas, Henry Tice, Coach Zane Colson. Back row: Coaches Cade Hewitt and Cody Richards, Rilee Lundine, Kale Wessling, Kaden Lomax, Kross Kemmerer, Colby Albert, Caleb Porter, John Lomax, Brodie Boudreaux.
Beloit boys win NCAA League Runners-Up wrestling
MINNEAPOLIS – The Beloit High School Trojan boys earned a 2025 Runners-Up NCCA League title on Feb. 6, in Minneapolis. Beloit placed, 3 championships, 2 runner-ups, 4 third, 2 fourth. 2025 …
Kendra Gengler #3, makes the two point field goal for the St. John’s/Tipton Lady Jays over Thunder Ridge.
Lady Jays win over Thunder Ridge
TIPTON – The St. John’s/Tipton Lady Jays were host to Thunder Ridge on Feb. 4, and won over the Lady Longhorns, to up their season to 11-6. They will now face Stockton on Feb. 14, on the …
Ryder Allen #21 and Edward Horinek #5 both play tough defense going up for the blocked shot against the Thunder Ridge offense.
St. John’s/Tipton boys up season with Thunder Ridge win
TIPTON – The St. John’s/Tipton Blujay boys were host to Thunder Ridge on Feb. 4, at Tipton, and won over the Longhorns, to up their season to 13-3. The Jays will now travel to Stockton on …
Beloit girls fall to Phillipsburg Panthers
The Beloit Lady Trojans lost to the Phillipsburg Lady Panthers, 54-43, Thursday, February 6, after allowing 17 points  in the third quarter.  With the loss, Beloit fell to 8-7. On …

Beloit girls fall to Southeast of Saline

The Beloit High School Dance team, from left to right: Zelma Krone, Courtney Kadel, Adi Francis, Paisley Mcmillan, Kendra Rowh, and Maddox Engelbert treat the fans to an excellent perfomance during the Trojan boys halftime home game. They are coached by Jennifer Thompson.
The Beloit Lady Trojans lost to the Southeast of Saline Lady Trojans, 66-31, Friday night. With its second consecutive loss, Beloit falls to 1-2 overall and 0-1 in the NCAA. The Lady Trojans …
Obituaries
Merrill James Standley
Merrill James Standley
MANKATO, KS – Merrill James Standley, age 72, entered into rest on Monday 27, 2025, in Smith Center, Kansas. He was born February 21,1952, in Beloit, Kansas to James and Dorintha (Becker) …
Vivian Lynn Pavlacka
Vivian Lynn Pavlacka, 76, Great Bend
GREAT BEND, Kansas – Vivian Lynn Pavlacka, 76, passed away January 24, 2025, at Ascension Via Christi St. Teresa, Wichita, Kansas. She was born on August 18, 1948, in Beloit, Kansas, to Virgil …
Sonja Bean
Sonja Bean, 86, Beloit
BELOIT – Sonja Charlene Bean, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on January 25, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on September 23, 1938, in Sheridan County, Kansas, Sonja was the …
Jennifer Fisher
Jennifer Fisher, 52, Cawker City
CAWKER CITY – Jennifer Marie Fisher, passed away on January 22, 2025 at the age of 52. She was a long time resident of Cawker City, KS.  Jennifer truly knew it meant so much more to …
Dee A. Hahn, 86, Russell
RUSSELL – Dee A. Hahn, 86, of Russell, passed away, Tuesday, January 21, 2025. A memorial service will take place at a later date. Schoen Funeral Home and Monuments in care of arrangements. …
Letters | Opinion | Columns | Community News

The Midwest-Plains NIETC violates the Federal Power Act

Dear Editor, Midwest-Plains was one of 10 energy transmission corridors (also referred to as NIETCs) designated by the Department of Energy on May 8, 2024. Subsequently, the Farm Bureaus of Kansas, …

Have a Merry Christmas with a fresh cut tree

Have a Merry Christmas with a fresh cut tree

BY CASSIE THIESSEN, HORTICULTURE AGENT Post Rock Extension District The Holiday Season is not complete without a Christmas tree. Nothing beats the look, feel, and smell of bringing a real Christmas …

Post Rock Extension Answers

Post Rock Extension Answers

BY BLAIRE TODD, LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION AGENT K-State Research and Extension-Post Rock District The third trimester of pregnancy is a crucial period because of the rapid growth the fetus undergoes and …

Time to Round Up Your Gardening Tools

With the cooler temperatures and longer nights, our gardens have come to an end. That means it is time to round up our gardening tools and tuck them safely away for next year. It is important to take …

LETTER TO EDITOR

Dear Editor, On May 8. 2024, the Department of Energy announced a list of ten potential National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors, or NIETCs. These corridors were designated by the DOE to …

HAPPENINGS

Bingo in the Afternoon BELOIT – The Beloit Senior Center, 220 N. Hersey, Beloit, will host Bingo in the Afternoon, from 2-4 p.m., on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024. Seating is limited. Cost is free …

Doo-Wah Riders to perform on Feb. 26

Doo-Wah Riders to perform on Feb. 26

BELOIT – Doo-Wah Riders, will perform a night of toe-tapping fun, at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 26 at the Beloit Municipal Building This performance is a part of the Beloit Area Concert …

West Beloit 4-H meeting

The monthly meeting of the West Beloit 4-H Club was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by president Bentley Pruitt at the Beloit Methodist Church. Hosts for the meeting were the Cox family and Litton …

Asherville Achievers meet

The Asherville Achievers monthly meeting was held on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Beloit at 6:30 p.m. President Kayley McGuire called the meeting to order. The Roll Call …

Chili feed!

The Beloit Rotary Club was host to a Chili Feed on Saturday, Jan. 18, at the Beloit Municipal building in Beloit. Cold temperatures helped those to attend for warm comfort food. 
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