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District honor ensembles feature several local, area students
Several local and area high-school, middle-school and elementary musicians have been named to the 2022-2023 East Central Kansas Music Educators Association’s District Honor Ensembles. … Login to continue reading Login…
A couple struggles to describe their meet-cute
Dear Amy: I met my husband when I was a part-time sex worker and he was a client. We’ve been happily married for 30 years (I found a new career when we started dating).
TURP procedure, as with all surgeries, can bring complications
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m an 80-year-old male who learned from a much younger male about the tremendous improvement he’s had in his life since undergoing a TURP (transurethral resection of the prostate) procedure.
How much sleep you need at 50, 60, 70; the at-home testing boom
Q: My doctor insists that I should get more sleep, but if it feels OK to sleep for just about five hours a night, isn’t that what my body naturally needs? I am 53 and in pretty good health. -- Steve R., White Plains, New York

Goodrich among newest KLETC graduates
Twenty new law enforcement officers, including a Franklin County Sheriff’s Office deputy, graduated from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center Friday in a ceremony at the center’s grounds in Yoder.
KDOT employees celebrate service anniversaries
The Kansas Department of Transportation has announced the names of those employees celebrating state service anniversaries in November and December. KDOT is proud to acknowledge them for the long-term dedication they have provided to the state of Kansas.
McKenzie to perform in Saturday benefit concert
On Saturday, local musician Caleb McKenzie will be performing at West Franklin High School to benefit the West Franklin Music Department, which is currently raising funds for a trip to Branson later this year.
KDADS partners with Hy-Vee to offer free nutrition counseling to Kansans 60 and older
Hy-Vee, Inc. announces a partnership between Hy-Vee dietitians and the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services to offer free nutrition counseling sessions, health screening tours, on-demand store tours, the Healthy Habits menu program, and group cooking classes to Kansas residents ages 60 and older.