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CG Braves have mixed Results against Lyndon

Wed, 01/07/2026 - 12:38pm

The Council Grove High School Braves varsity boys basketball team showed continued growth Tuesday night despite a 44–36 loss to the Lyndon Tigers in a physical, hardfought contest. Council Grove stayed competitive throughout the first half, matching Lyndon’s intensity and demonstrating improved execution on both ends of the floor. However, a scoring drought during the third quarter allowed the Tigers to create separation, building a lead that proved difficult to overcome. Even so, the Braves responded with resilience, battling back late and keeping pressure on Lyndon until the final horn.

Year in Review 2025

Year in Review 2025

Wed, 01/07/2026 - 12:38pm

June 2 – Kansas Tourism awarded $40,000 to Morris County Historical Society…Logan Stockwell places 7th in 300m hurdles at state track meet…Chase County High School senior Luke Budke wins 2A boys pole vault title at state track meet.

CG City Council reviews utility rate scenarios, approves Taser purchase, fire lock upgrades

Wed, 01/07/2026 - 12:38pm

The Council Grove City Council met Tuesday, January 6, at City Hall, with all council members present. Early in the meeting, the council approved the consent agenda, including minutes and appropriations in the amount of $37,492.61. The minutes were approved with a correction that Councilman Jason Booker had been present at the end of the prior meeting, arriving at that meeting as it was concluding due to his schedule.

The History of the Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

Thu, 12/18/2025 - 1:07pm

There’s something magical about Christmas Eve—an evening brimming with anticipation, peace, and wonder. And no tradition captures this spirit quite like the candlelight service. Churches around the world dim their lights, and in the flickering glow of countless candles, congregations come together to celebrate the arrival of Christ. It’s a tradition steeped in history and rich with spiritual significance, creating moments of awe, reflection, and unity. Whether you’re a lifelong attendee or a newcomer, the Christmas Eve candlelight service offers a profound experience that lingers long after the last candle is extinguished.

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