A plethora of tokens, coins and other finds are part of Jimmy Harris’ collection from metal detecting. In addition to the items shown, he has an album of carefully researched and recorded specimens. Harris’ advises prospective detectorists that seekin
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Jimmy Harris: Unearthing the past, one find at a time

Thu, 09/04/2025 - 2:23pm

When Jimmy Harris of Council Grove lost his wife Yvonne in 2016, he found himself at a crossroads. For years, their shared pastime had been fishing together, casting lines and sharing quiet moments near Kansas waters. Her passing left a void that Harris knew he needed to fill. He wanted ...

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