Anita Judd-Jenkins is the newest member of the Arkansas City Rotary Club, but this is not her first go-round with Rotary. Judd-Jenkins, who was inducted into the club April 24, actually served as president of the organization in 2006-07 while she worked in marketing for Home National Bank. She resigned […]
Author: Jeni McGee
Scholarship available for seniors who will study welding at Cowley College
Unclaimed scholarship money still is available in Cowley County. Conco Construction is sponsoring a scholarship for a high school senior residing or attending a high school in Cowley County. So far this year, no student has applied for the scholarship. Therefore, the deadline has been extended to May 31. The […]
Southwestern College Youth Symphony auditions set this week for 2017-18
WINFIELD — The Southwestern College Youth Symphony (SCYS) will hold auditions for the 2017-18 season May 23-25. Audition times are from 2 to 6 p.m. each day in SC’s Darbeth Rehearsal Hall. Students through 12th grade who are in their second year of playing are invited to audition. Students should […]
Don’t let the tears flow: Protect computers from WannaCry ransomware
A brand new “ransomware” virus has hit several major organizations in the past week. The ransomware is called WannaCry or WannaCrypt, and it is popping up worldwide. Since May 12, the ransomware not only has hit companies within the United States, but it also has been identified in 150 other […]
More than 300 pounds of drugs collected locally on Drug Take Back Day
More than 300 pounds of unused or expired prescription drugs were collected by local law enforcement officials on National Drug Take Back Day this year. “This was a combined effort by the Arkansas City Police Department, (the) Winfield Police Department and the Cowley County Sheriff’s Office,” said Cowley County Sheriff […]
Burger Junkie, Hamburger Shack reincarnation, coming soon on Madison
West Madison Avenue is soon to be home to an old-fashioned hamburger joint. “We are shooting for June 5,” the owner, Chris Goodman, said of when the new eatery might open. Goodman, a native of Ohio, has been working diligently for several months to remodel the old Hamburger Shack location. […]
Process for replacement of Fortner outlined; Florida investigation found
Cowley County will start the interview process soon for a new director of Cowley County Emergency Communications (CCEC). This position was left open when former director Carl Fortner resigned April 20. Interviews for his replacement will begin Monday, according to County Administrator Lucas Goff. CCEC and Fortner, who was hired […]
Niles files for election to school board; Gingher aims for City Commission
Lance Niles filed May 16 to run for a seat on the USD 470 Board of Education. So far, he is the only person who has filed to run for any of the three available school board seats. Former Cowley County commissioner Gary Wilson and incumbent Brian Sanderholm remain the […]
Uncork the Music concert series continues May 26 at Wheat State Wine Co.
This year’s Wheat State Wine Co.’s “Uncork the Music” 2017 series is under way, with five more concerts planned this summer. Those who wish to attend the concerts are welcome to bring lawn chairs and picnic baskets. However, no outside alcohol is allowed on the property. Entrance fees for the […]
Officer Down 5K run event planned for May 20 at Island Park in Winfield
The Officer Down 5K will be this weekend at Island Park in Winfield. The run is meant to celebrate police officers who put their lives on the line to serve their communities. It also is intended to honor those who have fallen in the line of duty. This event will […]
