Refugee ‘Caravan’ Reaches 3rd District Debate in Kansas
Republican Representative Kevin Yoder and Democratic challenger Sharice Davids traded jabs during a fast paced debate on Tuesday afternoon.
Pesticides to blame for bee die-off in Red Bridge neighborhood
The Henbests strolled across their gravel driveway on W. Red Bridge Road to check on their beehives and were shocked to find nearly 60,000 dead and dying honeybees.
“Stick Em’ Up!” Martin City State Bank Was the Victim of Multiple Robberies
The little bank in Martin City was host to three bank robberies, and all involve an unsuspecting cashier named Samuel J. Roberts.
Brookdale residents string beads year round for upcoming jewelry sale
Brookdale’s Annual Jewelry Sale funds year end bonuses to hourly wage staff at the retirement home.
St. Thomas More holds Holiday Mart
With 63 vendors, it’s sure to be St. Thomas More’s best shopping mart yet.
The wait is over. Martin City Coffee opens for business.
It’s been a long wait, but starting Friday, October 26, Martin City Coffee opens for business.
The history of the tortilla may surprise you
A culinary journey at the Red Bridge Library on October 25 includes a cooking lesson and sampling.
Teefey Flowers and Fiddly Fig to give out free flowers on Petal It Forward Day
Recipients will receive two bouquets: one for themselves and one to be given away as a random act of kindness.
Boy Who Harnessed the Wind author to speak at Avila Wednesday
At age 14, William Kamkwamba built a windmill to power his family’s home in Malawa. William. His talk will be preceded by a panel discussion on sustainability.
Minor Park’s Alex George Lake to become wetland
After 50 years, silt from a nearby creek had lowered its original depth of 15-20 feet to a mere 3-4 feet—too shallow to support most types of fish.
Harvesters Mobile Food Pantry begins monthly visits to Martin City
Starting Saturday, October 20, Harvesters’ mobile food pantry will be at Martin City Baptist Church every third Saturday of the month.
Rally and Concert Informs Voters on Upcoming Marijuana Issues
A “Yes on 2” rally and concert will break down the three marijuana issues on the November ballot.
Avila’s homecoming weekend features football, soccer and volleyball
Avila’s football team has impressive recording breaking stats going into homecoming.
Avila Theater kicks off homecoming weekend with performance of Talk Radio
Shock jocks were all the rage in the 80s and 90s. They may have influenced our generation today.
Angel Quilters donate children’s quilts for “physical, mental, spiritual and emotional comfort”
The nonprofit Comforting Angel Quilters sews as many as 500 children’s quilts a year, donating them all to children’s organizations.