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(Back Row) Honorable Mention in no particular order - Cauy Larson, Maverick Louderbaugh, Gerardo Garcia Jr., Nash Baker, Natalie Arrieta, Cordan Brimm, and Jonathan Sanchez-Valasquez. (Front Row) Respect Essay Winners: 1st Place, Hallie Tankersley; 2nd Place, Jairah Hernandez, 3rd Place, Elly Baker Photo courtesy Andrea Bauck

(Back Row) Honorable Mention in no particular order - Cauy Larson, Maverick Louderbaugh, Gerardo Garcia Jr., Nash Baker, Natalie Arrieta, Cordan Brimm, and Jonathan Sanchez-Valasquez. (Front Row) Respect Essay Winners: 1st Place, Hallie Tankersley; 2nd Place, Jairah Hernandez, 3rd Place, Elly Baker Photo courtesy Andrea Bauck

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Annual FCE 4th Grade Essay and Artwork Contest Winners Honored

Dorene Reimer
Thursday, April 16, 2026
FCE is a member of a national coalition of leading education and youth development organizations dedicated to the promotion of character development based on the six core ethical values: RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, FAIRNESS, CARING, CITIZENSHIP and TRUSTWORTHINESS.

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WCCF Spring Grant Cycle Open

News Staff
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
This cycle focuses on Education & Youth,supporting projects that strengthen learning opportunities and invest in the next generation across Wichita County.

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Celebration of Life Scheduled

News Staff
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
There will be a celebration of life ceremony for Lyle “Ray” Grusing on April 11, 2026. Graveside military honors will take place at 10:00 a.m. at Lydia Methodist Cemetery (Wichita/ Kearny County Line).

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...Yesteryears

Compiled By Sarah Pitzer
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
70 YearsApr. 05, 1956 • Vol. 71, No. 25Bryant Holmes, Publisher • Bess Holmes, Asst Pub/EdA Boy― Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Oberheim are the parents of a brand new 7-pound 14 oz., baby boy, who arrived in the local hospital at 10:52 a.m., on Wednesday, April 4.Mr. and Mrs. John Oberheim and Mr. and Mrs. J.C.

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Extra ExtraCurricular Activities

With Superintendent Lori Maxwell
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Spring sports kicked off last week with the Wichita County junior high track meet in Stanton County. On Thursday, April 9th, the junior high track team will also participate in a High Plains League preseason meet in Lakin.
Jason Ostmeyer Thomas County Jail

Jason Ostmeyer Thomas County Jail

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Thomas County middle school teacher charged with child sex crimes

News Staff
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
COLBY—A Thomas County school teacher has been arrested and charged with alleged child sex crimes. The Thomas County Jail website indicates that 41- year - ol d Jason Ostmeyer was arrested by Colby Police and booked Wednesday afternoon, April 1, 2026.
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