Harvesting onions and popular fruits
Wed, 06/24/2026 - 2:02pm
Kansas State University horticulture expert Matt McKernan says gardeners have no need to cry when looking for signs to harvest onions.
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Help children learn: “Look, don’t touch”
Wed, 06/24/2026 - 2:02pm
Parents are encouraged to help children recognize several poisonous plants that may be found in yards, wooded areas, ditches, fields, trails and along fence lines. Children should be taught never to touch, pick, smell, taste or make “bouquets” from plants they do not know.
2026 Washunga Days Car Show draws 27 entries
Wed, 06/24/2026 - 2:02pm
The 2026 Washunga Days Car Show brought a variety of classic cars, trucks, motorcycles and specialty entries to Council Grove during the annual community celebration.
Local Terry Powell
Wed, 06/24/2026 - 2:02pm
Local Terry Powell won the Pins-up Choice with his 1955 Chevy Bel-Air (left) at the Washunga Days car show Saturday. Best of Show honors went to a 1935 Plymouth (right), owned by Randy Grossenbacher.
Area students named to Butler honor rolls
Tue, 06/23/2026 - 12:48pm
Butler Community College has announced its President’s and Dean’s Honor Roll recipients for the spring 2026 semester, with 19 area students included among more than 1,200 students receiving academic honors.