NEWS
WCHS Students Caught in the Act
Zoey Gardner gave a brilliant performance as Delores, a struggling singer, who enters a convent to hide from her boyfriend, Curtis, played by Jaren Rains, after witnessing him killing one of his thugs. Mother Superior, played by Samara Godinez-Montoya, reluctantly agrees to allow... [More]
Wallace County Recruitment Incentives Released
Wallace County Community Development is excited to announce the official opening of applications for the Wallace County Recruitment Incentive! Incentives are meant to recruit and retain new employees and business professionals from outside the Northwest Kansas region for positions... [More]
From the Editor 11/21/23
Thanksgiving. My favorite holiday. Just the mere mention of Thanksgiving conjures up an image of a big oak table with a white lace tablecloth, beautifully set hours, maybe even days before, smiling faces, heads bowed in prayer as we thank God for our many blessings, steaming... [More]
Happy 50th Anniversary Dale & Kathy Perry
The Perry "Kids" and our families request the honor of your presence to celebrate Dale and Kathy's wedding anniversary at a come and go reception November 24, 2023 3:00-5:00 p.m. Limon Community Building 477 D Avenue Limon, CO Or, send your regards to... Dale... [More]
General Election 2023 (unofficial results)
This year, there were many offices with vacancies needing to be filled with no one running for them, resulting in an atypical write-in count. I have done my best to list the top vote-getters in each race, combining obvious variations of the same name for the write-in counts.... [More]
Weskan Schools Honors Veterans
Mr. Nick Billion coordinated a Veteran’s Day Program with Weskan students K-12. On Thursday, November 9, 2023 starting at 10:30 students, staff, families, and Veterans joined together in the gym to honor those that have served. Army, Navy, Coast Guard, Air Force, and Marines... [More]
2nd Annual Children’s Business Fair
Come out to see the children of the community and their amazing small businesses! It will be held at the CAB building on December 2nd before the Mistletoe Moonlight. There will be some new businesses this year, and some of your favorites returning from last year such as: ... [More]
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- Northwest Kansas Travel Guide Wins Tourism Marketing Award
- Wildcats Defeat Otis-Bison Cougars
- Candidates Vie for Support
TIMES
Times Gone Past 11/28/23
25 Years Ago (1998) The Strand Theater was showing Pleasantville starring Tobey Maguire, Jeff Daniels and Joan Allen. The following movie was I Still Know What You Did Last Summer starring Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr. Mrs. Hennick’s 4th grade class visited... [More]
Times Gone Past 11/14/23
15 Years Ago (2008) The Strand Theater was showing High School Musical 3: Senior Year starring Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens. The following movie was Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa featuring the voices of Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, and David Schwimmer. The Village reported that... [More]
Times Gone Past 11/7/23
20 Years Ago (2003) The Strand Theater was showing Radio starring Cuba Gooding, Jr., Ed Harris, and Debra Winger. The following movie was School of Rock starring Jack Black, Mike White, and Joan Cusack. Lindsey Bussen, Sharon Springs, Whitney Dubois and Stacey Horn, Weskan,... [More]
Times Gone Past 10/31/23
25 Years Ago (1998) The Strand Theater was closed for Halloween. The following week’s movie was Rush Hour starring Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker, and Tom Wilkinson. The Fellowship of Christian Athletes would host a lock-in event on All Saint’s Eve. The Western... [More]
Times Gone Past 10/24/23
30 Years Ago (1993) The Strand Theater was showing The Fugitive starring Harrison Ford, Tommy Lee Jones, and Julianne Moore. The following movie was The Secret Garden starring Kate Maberly, Maggie Smith, and John Lynch. Prairie Manor thanked Pastor Marlene Henderson of the... [More]
Times Gone Past 10/17/23
15 Years Ago (2008) The Strand Theater was showing The Women starring Meg Ryan, Eva Mendes, and Annette Bening. The following movie was Eagle Eye starring Shia LeBeouf and Michelle Monaghan. The Senior Center was hosting a county-wide card party with a light supper. Mrs.... [More]
Times Gone Past 10/10/23
20 Years Ago (2003) The Strand Theater was showing Uptown Girls starring Brittany Murphy, Dakota Fanning, and Heather Locklear. The following movie was Cold Creek Manor starring Dennis Quaid, Sharon Stone, and Juliette Lewis. The Coyote Column student of the week was Cody... [More]
Times Gone Past 10/3/23
25 Years Ago (1998) The Strand Theater was showing Mulan featuring the voices of Ming-Na Wen and Eddie Murphy. The following movie was Saving Private Ryan starring Tom Hanks, Matt Damon, and Barry Pepper. The Weskan Junior High marching band, under the direction of Mrs.... [More]
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BUGLE NOTES
Bugle Notes 11/28/23
The Christmas Season approaches! Our annual Candlelight Christmas Service will be held on Sunday, December 3rd at 5:00 MT, starting at the 1888 Bethany Lutheran Church located on the west side of our Museum grounds. The traditional Swedish Lutheran service in the historic atmosphere... [More]
Bugle Notes 10/31/23
On Thursday evening, Nov. 2nd, come on over at 6 pm to hear a most talented musician, mandolinist and singer/songwriter John DePew! We will be hosting John inside the 1888 Bethany Lutheran Church. John Depew is a Kansas-based musician, songwriter, and traveler with a knack for... [More]
Bugle Notes 10/24/23
The fall travel season has featured strong attendance at the Fort Wallace Museum, with many retired couples and international travelers coming through. Our RV Park has also been busy, with many people staying to experience the local flavor of Wallace County. Our summer hours... [More]
Ft Wallace Museum Holds 4th Annual Education Day
This past Friday and Saturday, the Fort Wallace Museum grounds once again sprang to life -this time with the sights and sounds of a Native American village. 10 traditional tipis glowed in the sun, as well as military tents and a complete 1800s chuckwagon set-up. During Friday’s... [More]
Bugle Notes - Native Tribes of the High Plains
On Friday, Sept. 8 and Saturday, Sept. 9, the Fort Wallace Museum grounds will come alive with the stories of the Native Tribes of the High Plains during the History Exposition and Outdoor Education Days. There will be demonstrations and talks on topics including home life, tools... [More]
Bugle Notes 8/22/23
We are very excited about our upcoming History Exposition and Outdoor History Days “Native Tribes of the High Plains!” Please plan to join us on Sept. 8-9 on the grounds of the Fort Wallace Museum. Our grounds will be open for demonstrations on Friday, Sept.... [More]
Bugle Notes 8/15/23
On, Friday, Sept. 8 and Saturday, Sept. 9, the Fort Wallace Museum grounds will come alive with the Native American story, with demonstrations and talks on home life, tools and weapons, flint-knapping, games, ledger art, pony painting, beading, languages, trading and stories.... [More]
Bugle Notes 7/11/23
A busy summer continues at the Museum! Several of our members have been hard at work with efforts to put a roof on the Gill School House just inside Logan County on Plains Road. We believe this to be the last remaining one-room school house in either Logan or Wallace County.... [More]
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