Gerald Elmer Jacobs
April 14,1936 - August 24, 2022. Gerald Elmer Jacobs, 86, longtime resident of Plains, KS, passed away August 24 after a brief illness.
Helpful grandma doesn’t want to compete for attention
Amy Dickinson, Tribune Content Agency Dear Amy: My daughter and son-in-law recently welcomed our first grandchild. Both the other grandma and I have shared part-time babysitting to help the parents with their work schedules.
ROYAL STARS
By GEORGIA NICOLS Moon Alert: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Libra.
BBB: Hanging onto your wallet while tumbling through the State Fair
Courtesy of the Better Business Bureau The 2022 Kansas State Fair is expected to rebound from the pandemic slump, with anticipated attendance this year of more than 325,000. From September 9-18, Hutchinson will host visitors looking for midway thrills, concert excitement and exhibition discoveries. Your Better Business Bureau (BBB) has some advice for fairgoers who are interested in keeping their financial footing amidst the dizzying rides and fluttering tummies that are a part of any fun fair experience.
Public meetings in western Kansas to inform public of water supply lead and copper rule implementation
Courtesy of the KDHE The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is holding public meetings to help communities and public water supply systems learn about the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) new Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR). Under the LCRR, public water supply systems are required to prepare and maintain an inventory of service line materials.
Cotton sale at Next GINeration tops the national market for a day
A little bit of rain fell last weekend, aiding the growth of local cotton plants in fields in Pratt County and neighboring counties. It was a lucky stroke for those who got the needed moisture, almost as lucky as the payout last month for a local farmer who sold a batch of cotton held over from last year.
Historically Speaking:
On June 11, 1875, Ford County Commissioners voted five to one to build the first courthouse. On Sept.
Free seminar on becoming a child-care provider
Kyla Keller Dodge City/Ford County Development Corp. Dodge City has a shortage of licensed childcare providers.
Fall lawn care tips
Andrea Burns Ford County Extension Agent Everyone’s lawns might need a little TLC right now as we are experiencing some drought stress, weed pressure and chinch bug damage. Core aerating and overseeding are two ways you can help prepare your lawn for next Spring.
