Area students named to the Emporia State University honor roll are: Mija Carlson and Ella Kirk, Council Grove; Jessica Mascareno, Avery Monnnington and Kelcy Welsh, Herington; and Alyssa Wilmore, Whit…

Deb Andres, Family & Consumer Sciences agent, is offering food preservation classes later this summer where people can learn the newest processes and about programmable technology with home food p…

The Council Grove Republican learned Tuesday that the Commodity Supplemental Food Program will not hold its monthly food distribution in June.

Local co-facilitator Rick Haug said it appears the State o…

The Highway Classic Rock & Country Band will be the opening act for the Saturday, June 20, Washunga Days evening concert at the Neosho Riverwalk Amphitheater.

The band is scheduled to take the stag…

Washunga Days will bring two days of activities to Council Grove, on Friday and Saturday, June 19 and 20, with nearly all events free for residents and visitors.

The celebration will begin Friday night…

Council Grove was represented well at last week’s Kansas Press Association awards in Hutchinson. Three writers, either from or formerly from Council Grove, won multiple first place awards for their ar…

A financial look at the cost and operation of USD 417’s three school buildings gives residents a clearer picture of the decisions facing the Board of Education as enrollment patterns, staffing needs, …

Senior Center News ~ June 12 through June 19, 2026

Friday, June 12th is Peanut Butter Cookie Day. If you join us at the center, we are going to enjoy fresh baked peanut butter cookies made by Mike Hast…

Chase County Sheriff Jacob Welsh reported that the June 8, 2026, storm that moved through much of the Flint Hills caused damage throughout Chase County, with trees and limbs accounting for much of the…

Neighbors far and wide are encouraged to mark their calendars now for a summer lineup of Chase County events planned in June and July.

Upcoming events include the River Suite Dinner and Music on the Br…