Lady Beavers avenge loss to Longhorns
Coming off a disappointing 1-2 weekend in the Orange and Black Classic, the Scott Community High School girls were in need of a win to regain their confidence and re-establish themselves as a team not to be overlooked in sub-state play.
They took a big step on both counts with an impressive...
Osborns are observing silver wedding anniversary
Douglas and LeeAnn Osborn, Scott City, will be celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary on Feb. 5. Douglas Osborn and LeeAnn Bruner were united in marriage on Feb. 5, 1985, in Scott City. The couple has four daughters: Lynnette Osborn and Mike Redburn, Lisabeth Osborn and Gary Allaman,...
SC has 7 medalists at Garden
Perfection is no longer an issue for Scott Community High School wrestlers Clay Mulligan and Dakota Hayes. The two grapplers were handed their first losses of the season at the extremely tough Rocky Welton Invitational in Garden City last weekend. But, by no stretch was it a bad weekend for the Beavers. They...
SCHS boys shut down Colby, 69-51, in tourney
When you’re playing Colby in front of their home crowd, the best strategy is to take their fans out of the game as quickly as possible. The Scott Community High School boys were able to do just that with outstanding defense in Friday’s consolation semi-finals of the Orange and Black Tournament. Colby...
keeping the music alive
Valentine’s event pays tribute to former director Over the past nine years, the Valentine Spectacular has established itself as a Scott City tradition, selling out for both nights of the annual performance. But there was some doubt as to whether performers would return for a 10th year...
keeping the music alive
Valentine’s event pays tribute to former director Over the past nine years, the Valentine Spectacular has established itself as a Scott City tradition, selling out for both nights of the annual performance. But there was some doubt as to whether performers would return for a 10th year...
Indians need OT to win first HPL tourney since 1982
Even with two more years of high school basketball ahead of him, Gabe Martinez may have a tough time topping his performance in the championship game of the Hi-Plains League tournament. The Wichita County High School sophomore turned in one of the big defensive plays of the night, forcing a...
SCHS boys pressure TMP into 29 turnovers
When you don’t get many looks at the basket you aren’t going to score very often. The Scott Community High School boys taught that lesson to the TMP-Marian Monarchs with an 86-38 thumping before a Homecoming crowd on Friday. Scott City’s full-court pressure took a toll on...
Defensive focus sends SC girls past McCook
Following back-to-back losses in which they’d given up an average of 66 points, there was little question where the Scott Community High School girls would turn their attention in the consolation semi-finals of the Orange and Black tournament on Friday. “Our main focus today was defense,”...
Beavers repeat as Classic champions
There were no major surprises at the Scott City Classic on Saturday. As expected, the Beavers won their eighth consecutive team title and 12th in the past 13 years. And it was no surprise that the Beavers had four tournament champions. However, a few surprises wouldn’t have bothered...
another Classic title
Beavers crown four champions in home tourney There were no major surprises at the Scott City Classic on Saturday. As expected, the Beavers won their eighth consecutive team title and 12th in the past 13 years. And it was no surprise that the Beavers had four tournament champions. However, a few...
Ryan D. Haxton
Ryan Donald Haxton, 26, died Jan. 12, 2010, at his home in Kinsley. He was born Dec. 28, 1983, at the Edwards County Hospital, Kinsley, the son of Rod and Marsha (Rose) Haxton. He attended Kinsley schools through the fifth grade, moving to Scott City as a sixth grader. He was a student at Scott City...
Ryan D. Haxton
Ryan Donald Haxton, 26, died Jan. 12, 2010, at his home in Kinsley. He was born Dec. 28, 1983, at the Edwards County Hospital, Kinsley, the son of Rod and Marsha (Rose) Haxton. He attended Kinsley schools through the fifth grade, moving to Scott City as a sixth grader. He was a student at Scott City...
Nature making a slow recovery from drought
On a bitter, winter day at Lake Scott State Park the only thing more striking than the cold was the silence. At times, the only sounds that could be heard were small ice pellets hitting the brush as they fell from overhead branches. “I don’t know that I’ve ever been out here when...
Nature making a slow recovery from drought
On a bitter, winter day at Lake Scott State Park the only thing more striking than the cold was the silence. At times, the only sounds that could be heard were small ice pellets hitting the brush as they fell from overhead branches. “I don’t know that I’ve ever been out here when...
in a zone
Beavers turn up pressure against Leoti The Scott City boys were in a zone - literally and figuratively - on Tuesday night. The SCHS zone defense created havoc on Wichita County High School in the second half and junior guard Ron Baker was in a zone of his own with a career...
Defense buries Monarchs, force 29 turnovers
When you don’t get many looks at the basket you aren’t going to score very often. The Scott Community High School boys taught that lesson to the TMP-Marian Monarchs with an 86-38 thumping before a Homecoming crowd on Friday. Scott City’s full-court pressure took a toll on the Monarchs,...
SCHS winter sports coronation is Friday
Scott Community High School winter Homecoming activities will be held Fri., Jan. 15, when the Beavers host TMP-Marian High School. Crowning ceremony will take place during halftime of the boy’s basketball game. Queen candidates are Lauren Apperson, daughter of Chris and Patti Pfenninger and...
Streck-McDaniel to wed in Buhler
David and Carol Streck, Hutchinson, announce the engagement of their daughter, Kari Leigh, to Kaleb Loren McDaniel, son of Terry and Pam McDaniel, Scott City. The bride-to-be is a 2006 graduate of Buhler High school and is attending Hutchinson Community College. She is currently employed by...
OBrien-Dressman to wed in May
Mr. and Mrs. Neal O’Brien, Scott City, announce the engagement of their daughter, Andrea Renee, to Nicholas Tyler Dressman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Myron Dressman, Frankfort. The bride-to-be is a 2004 graduate of Scott Community High School and a 2008 graduate of Kansas State University. She is...
Holstein-Campbell exchange vows in double-ring ceremony
Brook Ann Holstein and Steven Thomas Campbell were married on June 6, 2009. The couple was married on Fairleigh Ranch, Scott City. The double-ring ceremony was officiated by Rev. McNall, pastor of Parks Presbyterian, Leoti. The bride is the daughter of Gary and Rhonda Holstein, Leoti, and...
Holstein-Campbell exchange vows in double-ring ceremony
Brook Ann Holstein and Steven Thomas Campbell were married on June 6, 2009. The couple was married on Fairleigh Ranch, Scott City. The double-ring ceremony was officiated by Rev. McNall, pastor of Parks Presbyterian, Leoti. The bride is the daughter of Gary and Rhonda Holstein, Leoti, and...
Beavers are runnerup at Norton
Mulligan, Stucky, Hayes are champions State rankings were nearly a dime a dozen in the always tough Norton Invitational. Even with a field that featured several potential state champions, Scott Community High School cashed in with six finalists and a second place team finish on Saturday. Just...
amazing grace
Generosity led to early completion of parish center When St. Joseph Catholic Church initiated plans for a major building addition, the parish council had no idea to what length their members would respond. Two years later, the Scott City parish enjoys the benefits of a new 16,000...
second season
Powerhouse SC has six state-ranked grapplers Having put together a solid 10-4 dual record prior to the Christmas break, the Scott Community High School wrestling team has established itself as a powerhouse in head-to-head competition. Now they can turn their attention to a different...
Paloma Olivas is first arrival of 2010
For the second consecutive year, the first baby of the new year arrived just two days into the new year at the Scott County Hospital. Paloma Olivas was the first baby of 2010 born in Scott County, arriving at 12:26 p.m. on Sat., Jan. 2. The new arrival weighed 7 lbs., 11 oz. and was 20 inches...
Lady Hornets still looking for offensive answers after win
Defense wasn’t the big concern for the Dighton High School girls when they faced cross-county rival Healy on Tuesday night. This game was about offense and finding someone who would complement senior Kaylee Cramer who is averaging 19.3 points per game. Dighton (3-4) got an easy 54-21 win, but...
Budreau-Ruda are engaged
Scott and Tami Budreau, Salina, announce the engagement of their daughter, Danielle Elizabeth, to Daniel David Ruda, son of Don and Susan Ruda, Ness City. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Martin and Helen Nelson and Leroy Budreau, Lincoln, and the late Constance Budreau. She is...
defying the odds
Bond issues support new hospital, nursing home It could be said that Scott County defied the odds during 2009. With the state and national economy in the midst of a deep recession, the timing hardly seemed right to bring a single bond issue to a vote - let alone two. As for the...
a Christmas to remember
Todd family has added reason to enjoy holiday Many Christmases have come and gone for Mike and Kay Todd, but this Christmas may be the most memorable ever. After all, how do you top the gift of life. The Todd family can celebrate this year’s event knowing that their...
Walton Alex Murphy
Walton Alex Murphy, 7-1/2 months, died Dec. 24, 2009, at the Scott County Hospital. He was born May 1, 2009, at Scott City, the son of Randy and Julia (Dornon) Murphy. He was a member of the Immanuel Southern Baptist Church, Scott City. Survivors include: his parents, Scott City; one sister, Annabell...
Donald L. Oberheim
Donald L. Oberheim, 75, died Dec. 22, 2009, at Hays Medical Center, Hays. He was born June 19, 1934, at McCook, Nebr., the son of John Franklin and Edith Floy (Fran- zman) Oberheim. A resident of Leoti since 1938, he graduated from Wichita County High School, Leoti, in 1952. He was a long-time...
West-Stenberg to wed July 31
Mr. and Mrs. Richard West, Modoc, announce the engagement of their daughter, Riannon Danielle, to Gregory Adam Stenberg, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Stenberg, Batavia, Wisc. The bride-to-be is a 2003 graduate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and is an aerospace engineer with Qualis Corporation...
Link-Schwanke exchange wedding vows in Virginia
rn Mary Beth Link and Justin Charles Schwanke were married Oct. 17, 2009, at Cross Keys Vineyard in Harrisonburg, Va. The Rev. Steuart T. Link, uncle of the bride, received their vows. rn Parents of the couple are Audrey Liskey, McGaheysville, Va.; Charles Link, Wichita; and Charles and Debbie Schwanke,...
Couple plans spring wedding
Barbara Breeden, Belmont, Calif., announces the engagement of her daughter, Anne Breeden, to Tanner Ehmke. Anne, of Chicago, is also the daughter of the late David Breeden. A graduate from DePaul University in Chicago and the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, N.Y., she is a performing classical...
- [Opinions] Senate campaign is no time to get personal - Feb. 4, 2010
- [Society] Osborns are observing silver wedding anniversary - Feb. 4, 2010
- [Obituaries] Raymond W. Schuetz - Feb. 4, 2010
- [Obituaries] Carolyn Sue Wright - Feb. 4, 2010
- [Obituaries] Marcella O. Lutters - Feb. 4, 2010
- [Sports] SC has 7 medalists at Garden - Feb. 4, 2010
- [News] SCH, Park Lane to take advantage of low interest rates - Feb. 4, 2010
- [Sports] Lady Beavers avenge loss to Longhorns - Feb. 1, 2010
- [Obituaries] Marian (Eileen) Minor - Feb. 1, 2010
- [Obituaries] Wilma R. Finkenbinder - Feb. 1, 2010
- [Obituaries] Willard H. Wells - Feb. 1, 2010
- [Society] Births posted February 1 - Feb. 1, 2010
- [News] Low bid not accepted for SCH project - Feb. 1, 2010
- [News] keeping the music alive - Feb. 1, 2010
- [Sports] Indians need OT to win first HPL tourney since 1982 - Jan. 24, 2010
- [Sports] SCHS boys shut down Colby, 69-51, in tourney - Jan. 23, 2010
- [Sports] Defensive focus sends SC girls past McCook - Jan. 23, 2010
- [Sports] SCHS boys pressure TMP into 29 turnovers - Jan. 21, 2010
- [Sports] another Classic title - Jan. 21, 2010
- [Obituaries] Mary J. Sader - Jan. 21, 2010
- [Obituaries] Helen V. Geist - Jan. 21, 2010
- [Obituaries] Mary Belle Eberly - Jan. 21, 2010
- [Obituaries] Norman Dean Williams - Jan. 21, 2010
- [Opinions] GOP is afflicted with amnesia pandemic - Jan. 21, 2010
- [Society] Births posted January 21 - Jan. 21, 2010
- [News] Nature making a slow recovery from drought - Jan. 21, 2010
- [Sports] Beavers repeat as Classic champions - Jan. 19, 2010
- [Sports] Defense buries Monarchs, force 29 turnovers - Jan. 19, 2010
- [Sports] in a zone - Jan. 14, 2010
- [Sports] SCHS winter sports coronation is Friday - Jan. 14, 2010
- [Society] Streck-McDaniel to wed in Buhler - Jan. 14, 2010
- [Opinions] Lives that were so short taught me so much - Jan. 14, 2010
- [Society] OBrien-Dressman to wed in May - Jan. 14, 2010
- [Society] 85th birthday reception for Hull on Saturday - Jan. 14, 2010
- [Society] Holstein-Campbell exchange vows in double-ring ceremony - Jan. 14, 2010
- [News] County has worries about Park Lane project - Jan. 14, 2010
- [Sports] Orange and Black Classic Brackets - Jan. 14, 2010
- [Sports] Beavers are runnerup at Norton - Jan. 14, 2010
- [Obituaries] Douglas Craig Andrews - Jan. 14, 2010
- [Obituaries] Lawson Joel Beaton - Jan. 14, 2010
- [Obituaries] Ona Mae Marmon - Jan. 14, 2010
- [News] Fiscal crisis points to need for overhaul of tax structure - Jan. 14, 2010
- [Obituaries] Ryan D. Haxton - Jan. 12, 2010
