Seward County firefighters receive over $159,000 from Kansas Department of Insurance

Topeka, Kan. – Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt, today, announced, that the Kansas Department of Insurance has made its annual distribution to local Firefighter Relief Associations (FRAs). Pursuant to the Kansas Firefighters Relief Act, $159,208.99 has been distributed among two local FRAs throughout Seward County. “Firefighters put their lives on the line to keep us safe, and the Kansas Firefighters Relief Act acknowledges that by providing additional protections for firefighters and their loved ones,” said Commissioner Schmidt. “The Act not only gives first responders needed safety nets, but it also allows local communities to provide their citizens with improved firefighting...

Birding Presentation and Nature Walk at Arkalon Park

The Friends of Arkalon Park will be holding a Birding Presentation and Nature Walk at Arkalon Park on Saturday July 6th. Things will get underway at the campground Bird Sanctuary at 9:00 am with a presentation from Dr. Jackie Augustine of Audubon Kansas. Jackie is the Executive Director of Audubon Kansas. She received her doctorate degree in Biology at Kansas State University studying the mating behavior of Greater Prairie Chickens. As Executive Director, Jackie works to support Audubon of Kansas’s three-fold mission of advocacy, conservation, and education. The Nature Walk will start at 9:30 am, and everyone is welcome to...

Early Riser Kiwanis Selling Peaches and Pecans

The Early Riser Kiwanis of Liberal will have Fresh Georgia Peaches and Pecans available Thursday, June 27th, Friday, June 28th and Saturday June 29th or while supplies lasth. They will be across from The Water Park. Cost is $50 for a full case, $30 for a 1/2 case and $10 for a bag of pecans. They will open at 8:00 A.M. The proceeds from this sale are used for the “Coats for Kids” program, providing winter coats for needy children, and other programs to help the children of our area, including scholarships.

Clemente Favela-Suarez

By Joe Denoyer
June 20, 2024

Clemente Favela-Suarez, 68-year-old Tyrone, Oklahoma resident passed away Thursday, June 20, 2024 at his residence.

Visitation will be held 4:00 p.m. till 7:00 p.m. Sunday, June 23, 2024 at Roberts Brothers Funeral Home in Hooker.

Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Sunday, June 23, 2024 at Roberts Brothers Funeral Home in Hooker

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 24, 2024 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hooker. Interment will follow at Tyrone Cemetery in Tyrone, Oklahoma.

Friends and family may sign the online guest book at www.robertsbrothersfuneralhome.com.

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