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Compiled By Sarah Pitzer
70 YearsOct. 04, 1956 • Vol. 71, No. 51Bryant Holmes, Publisher • Bess Holmes, Asst Pub/EdCity Police― The only case completed in local city police court during the past week, up to this morning, was heard before City Police Judge Carl Wonsetler on Sept, 28, when Darrell Huling, of Scott County,...
Thursday, October 8, 2026
Lady Indians Regular Season Closes In
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This past week was busy once again for the Lady Indians. They traveled Monday to Southwestern Heights where they beat Sublette Lady Larks in two sets.
Thursday, October 8, 2026
Indians Football Dominates Elkhart
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The Indians traveled to Elkhart for a non-conference game on Friday, October 2. The team was coming off its most convincing win and first shutout of the season, a 60-0 Fall Homecoming victory over the winless Stanton County Trojans.
Thursday, October 8, 2026
City Council: Economic Development Disavows Connection to GLCC Network Kansas Loan and Patterson Grant Funds
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City of Leoti Governing Body met in regular session Monday, September 21, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., at the City Hall Meeting Room.Mayor Chris Kreutzer called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.Mayor Kreutzer asked City Clerk Jeannine Hassell for Roll Call; Councilors Kelma Burch, Aron White, Rick Griem,...
Thursday, October 8, 2026
County Commissioners Deny Assistance to GLCC for Now
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Date: September 8, 2026 Time: 8:30am Meeting called to order by: Commissioner GouldCommissioners In attendance: John Gould, and Jason Wells.
Thursday, October 8, 2026
Author and former Leoti resident Melanie Bonner Thomas reads from her book about her family’s fossilhunting adventures.
Melanie Bonner Thomas Holds Book Signing and Reading at WC Library
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Melanie Bonner Thomas, who grew up in Leoti (graduating class of 1975), returned here to discuss her book, Old Man of the Fossil Beds, which is about her father, Marion Bonner.A longtime Leoti resident, Bonner spent a 60-plus year career hunting fossils.
Thursday, October 8, 2026
South of town, the two old creek beds, White Woman and Sand, are usually dry. When there’s actually been enough rain to make them run again, it feels like an extra special treat. Photos on this page by Dave Breitkreutz
Rain? What Rain?
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If April showers bring May flowers, what do September rains bring?Well, in the case of Wichita County in 2026, September rains bring water back to the old, dry creek beds in the county, some unfortunate flooding, and devastation to remaining fall crops.But these photos and the ones on the next page...
Thursday, October 8, 2026
A Baby Boy!
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Matt and Jenny Long, Leoti, KS, announce the birth of their son, Collin Wade Long, born August 28, 2026.
Thursday, October 1, 2026
The Old Stone Church is in Need of Repairs
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There are some historical buildings left in Wichita County. One of these is the Old Stone Church, located in northeast Wichita County. It is across the road from the Beulah Cemetery, which was established in 1889.In 1900, Alberto H. Stiles and family moved to Wichita County.
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Check it Out!
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»STRONG WOMEN meet at the Senior Center (North door) every Mon., Wed., Fri., at 4:30pm for easy stretching exercises. Come join us! Call for information, 620 401-9582.»FLU AND COVID shots available at the health department.
Thursday, October 1, 2026