HASKELL COUNTY – The Haskell County Sheriff’s Office requested the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) issue an endangered persons advisory for a missing woman and her two daughters from Haskell County. The whereabouts of 23-year-old Martha Unger, and her daughters Madilynn Grace Unger, 2, and Haylie Faith Unger, 1, are unknown, and the public’s assistance is requested to help locate them. They were reported missing from their home in rural Haskell County today just before 7 p.m. It is believed Martha is driving a 2015 white Ford Explorer bearing Kansas tag 301RJY. Martha is a white female, approximately 5 foot...
Southwest Medical Center is pleased to announce that Dr. Peter Phan, M.D., F.A.C.S., has joined our outstanding team of medical professionals. Dr. Phan brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to serving the community, and we are thrilled to have him on board. Dr. Phan’s journey into medicine was inspired by a calling he felt as a high school student in Washington State. Reflecting on his path, he shared, “For years, I wanted to serve God but didn’t know exactly which career would fit. Then one day in Sunday school, I heard about missionary doctors and it suddenly...
EDWARDSVILLE – Governor Laura Kelly and Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed today announced that $8.6 million will be awarded to 14 transportation construction projects through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s Cost Share Program for spring 2024. “These new Cost Share projects will repair and modernize transportation infrastructure in communities across Kansas,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “Collaboration on these selected projects address short-term challenges to bring long-term solutions to the places Kansans call home.” With today’s announcement, more than $260 million has been invested to support the 179 projects selected in the Cost Share Program since it began in the fall of...
The public will have two opportunities to enjoy the Southwest Symphony Society’s concert, “The Bells of Christmas,” at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8 and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9. Both concerts will be at the Showcase Theater on the Seward County Community College’s campus. Admission is a free-will donation at the door and refreshments will be served.
“Our local musicians volunteer their time and talents,” said Conductor Josiah Smiddy, “and they wanted to be able to showcase that in more than one concert. I think people will be amazed at the musical talent we have in this community. We encourage families with children to come and enjoy the music and treats to swing into the holidays.”
The concert will feature the following selections:
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing – Felix Mendelssohn
Silent Night – Franz Gruber
Winter Wonderland – Felix Bernard
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel – Thomas Helmore
O Holy Night – Adolphe Adam
Christmas Coronation – Ric Flauding
The Bells of Christmas – Arranged by Bob Krogstad
Orchestra performers will include: First Violins – Bethany Adams, Blinda Massa, Rebekah Strand; Violas – Nancy Allen, Alison Rice; Cello – Troy Skinner*; Oboe – Alisa Henderson; Flute/Piccolo – Claire Thompson, Jerilee Rediger, Marieka Ford; Clarinet – Shelly Rowson*, LaRie Hillman; Trumpet – Chris Ford; French Horn – Amy Whitaker, Sherry Moentmann; Tombone – Caleb Linkhous, Natasha Hallam; Euphonium – Jacie Butler; Tuba – Noel Delgado;Percussion – Melanie King, and Christina Abel. Vocalists will include Angela Smiddy and Steve Leete.
The Southwest Symphony Society is a Liberal non-profit organization dedicated to promoting classical and contemporary music in the community utilizing the talents of local and professional musicians. For more information, contact Burtzloff at 629-0203 or visit the Symphony’s Facebook page.