Shari Ford

Shari Ford, 49, passed away Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012.

Making the best better

October 7-13 is National 4-H week, and the Ford County 4-H clubs will be promoting the organization in the community and encouraging friends to join all week.

Katherine Carol Birney

Katherine Carol Birney, 74, died Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012 at Applewood Our House in Golden, Colo.

Pat Schmuck

Pat Schmuck, 72, died Monday, October 1, 2012 at Trinity Manor, Dodge City.

Today in the news: Obama, Romney square off tonight

News to know President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney will tonight hold their first debate. The topic will be domestic policy. The debate is on a host of TV channels, as well as online. It begins at 9 …

Obama-Romney debate recap

President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney took the stage in Colorado on Wednesday night for the first of their three debates. Here are the highlights: - There were no major surprises at the debate, and …

Morning Minutes: Oct. 3

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