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...Yesteryears

Compiled By Sarah Pitzer
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
70 YearsOct. 18, 1956 • Vol. 72, No. 01Bryant Holmes, Publisher • Bess Holmes, Asst Pub/Ed.A Boy― Mr. and Mrs. Walter Breitkreutz announced the birth of a 6-pound baby boy, Tuesday Oct. 9, in a Garden City Hospital. The young man has been named David Walter.
Mesa Owens at her Fiber Arts station.

Mesa Owens at her Fiber Arts station.

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4-H Project Fair

Lyvia Imler, Lydia Jayhawker 4-h Reporter
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
On Thursday, October 8, members from the Marienthal Meadowlarks, Lydia Jayhawkers, and Pleasant Valley Boosters came together for the Wichita County 4-H Project Fair.The Project Fair gave new potential members, current members, and parents a chance to learn more about the different projects 4-H has...
Motorists encouraged to be on the lookout for deer

Motorists encouraged to be on the lookout for deer

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Motorists encouraged to be on the lookout for deer

News Staff
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
While deer can be spotted near roadways any time of the year, motorists should be especially vigilant in the fall for deer crossing roadways due to the “rut,” or mating season, a time when deer are frequently on the move. “When a deer enters the roadway, drivers may be tempted to swerve.
Huck Carpenter (2) forces the ball through the D-Line of the Sublette Larks with help from Tyson Peters (1) and Chase Carpenter (42)

Huck Carpenter (2) forces the ball through the D-Line of the Sublette Larks with help from Tyson Peters (1) and Chase Carpenter (42)

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Home of the WCJSHS Braves and Indians

News Staff
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Proudly Presented by these Fine SponsorsBecause of Senior Night last week, we didn’t have room for pictures from the game. We promised to print them this week. Here are the Indians at Home v Sublette Larks on Friday, October 9. Good guys won 68-0.
Indians are District

Indians are District

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Indians are District

News Staff
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Proudly Presented by these Fine SponsorsWichita County football fans are a spoiled bunch. We have come to expect superior play and a winning record (undefeated, if possible, please). And for the last eight seasons, each successive team has seen the challenge and rose to meet it.
League Tourney for Lady Indians

League Tourney for Lady Indians

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League Tourney for Lady Indians

News Staff
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
October 10th the Lady Indians competed in the Hi Plains league tournament at Lakin. The Lady Indians lost to Lakin and were defeated by Syracuse in two, but finished their day on a higher note, beating Sublette in two.
Area Homeschoolers Visit Leoti Volunteer Fire Department During Fire Prevention Week

Area Homeschoolers Visit Leoti Volunteer Fire Department During Fire Prevention Week

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Area Homeschoolers Visit Leoti Volunteer Fire Department During Fire Prevention Week

Submitted By Calli Downing
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
In celebration of Fire Prevention Week, approximately 33 homeschool children from Wichita and Greeley counties gathered at the Leoti Volunteer Fire Department on Thursday, October 8, for a fun and educational morning focused on fire safety.The children had the opportunity to explore fire trucks and...
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