Bernice Rose Johnston

DODGE CITY - Bernice Rose Johnston 101, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 17, 2022, at her home in Dodge City, Kansas. Born on her mother’s birthday at the family home in Wichita, Kansas on May 9, 1921, to Henry T.

Saturday Oct. 1 is the last day to register to vote!

Dodge City Public Library Tuesday, Sept. 27 at 10 a.m. bilingual storytime at 3:30 p.m. Lego club Thursday, Sept. 29 at 4 p.m. bilingual storytime Friday, Sept. 30 at 4 p.m. Loteria Saturday, Oct. 1 at 10 a.m. Friends of the Library booksale Hennessey Hall Wednesday, Sept. 28 at 10 a.m. Southwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging job club’s weekly meeting in the Older Kansans Employment Program conference room on main floor. Future site of Hilmar Cheese Company Friday, Sept. 30 at 11 a.m. Hilmar Cheese Company’s Dodge City groundbreaking ceremony at 11305 112 Rd. Downtown Dodge City Friday, Sept. 30 from 4 to 10 p.m. Enjoy inspiring art, refreshments, sales, and more, as historic downtown Dodge City comes alive.

Cherryroad Media welcomes translator for Spanish-language weekly “Del Suroeste”

The Spanish-language newspaper “Del Suroeste,” which means “southwest,” is a weekly publication comprised of articles from the Dodge City Globe and her sister paper the Garden City Telegram. It is intended to reach the majority population of Spanish speakers here in southwest Kansas and CherryRoad Media is pleased to introduce a new hire, Trevina Leija, who will serve as a translator for “Del Suroeste.”

Sam Shipley, long-time reference librarian, is retiring

A long-time well known community servant is retiring, leaving a vacuum difficult to fill at Dodge City Public Library. Sam Shipley, the reference librarian for 36 years, decided it’s time to enter in a new stage of his life; his long service ends this September.

ROYAL STARS

Moon Alert: Avoid shopping or making important decisions from 12 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. EDT today (9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Libra into Scorpio. ARIES (March 21-April 19) uuuu You will accomplish a lot today because your mind is focused and you’re ready to deal with practical matters. You won’t ignore details. You will persevere in whatever you choose to do. Nevertheless, a work-related romance might intensify and distract you. Tonight: Study! TAURUS (April 20-May 20) uuuu This is a productive day for those of you who work in the arts because you are inspired and passionate about what you want to do. Furthermore, you have the perseverance and energy to follow through on your plans and your inspirations. This is a day where romance will sizzle! Tonight: Financial plans. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) uuuu You might have a serious family discussion about practical matters with an older family member or a parent today. If so, they will be productive because people want to get things done. However, you also feel passionate about something -- perhaps a redecorating idea. Tonight: Work. CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHH This is an excellent day to make practical plans for the future. Your mind is focused and intense, and you won’t overlook details. Furthermore, you’re concerned with sensible plans that are doable. You have strong, passionate feelings about something today! Tonight: Cocoon. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) uuuu This is an excellent day to make financial plans about future earnings or how to use your money or assets. In addition, you might see new and practical uses for something you already own because you’re in a resourceful frame of mind today. If shopping, you will be determined to get something. Tonight: Discussions. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) uuuu This is a good day for a practical discussion with someone older or more experienced. They might have excellent advice for you, or vice versa, you might have advice for them. You also might feel

K-State’s Upham shares tips on managing yellow jacket wasps

Yellow jacket wasps are increasing in numbers as they scavenge for food this fall until cold weather arrives. Kansas State University horticulture expert Ward Upham encourages those outdoors to be careful as wasps can sting if agitated.

Montezuma-based MJE Livestock Equipment announces major expansion

Courtesy MJE Livestock Equipment MJE Livestock Equipment announced a major expansion in their newly restructured dealership network. These partnerships will bring MJE Livestock Equipment to farms and ranches across the continental United States.

Hilmar Cheese Company groundbreaking Friday

Courtesy of Hilmar Cheese Company The public is invited to join the Hilmar Cheese Company’s Dodge City groundbreaking ceremony at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept.