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Beyond books: Marion library keeps patrons engaged with special collections
January 12, 2021 at 1:07 pmMARION—During a pandemic, entertainment options have been limited, but Marion Public Library has been providing patrons with plenty of activities through its special collections—ranging...
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Herington Municipal Hospital’s Hillsboro Health Clinic will close. The announcement follows questions about...
January 12, 2021 at 10:28 am -
The Herington City Commission held a special meeting on Friday night with only one item on the agenda. The meeting...
December 14, 2020 at 9:13 pm -
The Marion County Board of Commissioners met for their regular meeting on Monday, Dec. 14. With the cold and moisture,...
December 14, 2020 at 9:11 pm
County Wide »
Commissioners frustrated with sheriff, give employees raise
January 12, 2021 at 2:00 pmOver the course of an four-and-a-half-hour-long meeting Monday, the Marion County Commission discussed road and bridge projects, employee pay raises and public health. They...
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TOPEKA –Governor Laura Kelly today announced she has signed Executive Order #20-69, requiring COVID-19 testing...
December 9, 2020 at 8:56 am -
After much backlash from disgruntled parents across the state, the Kansas State High School Activities Association...
December 8, 2020 at 5:28 pm -
The Marion County Health Department has made some changes to the COVID-19 guidance. As of today: “In consultation...
December 4, 2020 at 1:46 pm
Business/Farm »

Local dairy had sharp eye for new business opportunity
January 12, 2021 at 2:02 pmDURHAM—Twenty years ago, third-generation dairy farm owners Jason Wiebe and his wife, Sheri, were looking for ways to supplement their income as milk prices fluctuated,...
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The second positive case of COVID-19 has been identified in Marion County today. According to the Marion County...
April 3, 2020 at 2:13 pm -
For landowners wanting to harvest hay on Kansas highway right of way, the Kansas Department of Transportation announced...
March 30, 2020 at 3:22 am
Schools »
Marion County schools continue to adapt learning
November 24, 2020 at 9:45 pmAll of the schools districts in Marion County are making changes due to the ever-changing COVID-19 pandemic. The Free Press updated readers on Goessel and Hillsboro last week...
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The USD 410 Board of Education was very busy this past week, as they met twice to discuss district business. The...
November 18, 2020 at 4:28 pm -
The USD 410 Board met on Monday, Oct. 12 for a short meeting. The main topic was regarding several generous donations...
October 21, 2020 at 10:17 pm -
The USD 410 Board met on Monday, Sept. 14. They did not have a lot of business as the school year had just started...
October 5, 2020 at 7:33 am
Sports »

Hillsboro wrestlers score big win at Chase County
January 12, 2021 at 2:17 pmHILLSBORO—The Hillsboro wrestling team dominated the Chase County Early Season Invitational, last Saturday, winning the team championship over seven other teams. ...
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The Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) Board and League Members met to vote on several topics...
December 1, 2020 at 6:18 pm -
Let’s cut to the chase. The average person is tired of politics, but it’s fascinating how some of the terms...
November 23, 2020 at 1:26 pm -
Congratulations to the Central Kansas League 2020 Volleyball All-League athletes. Senior Jessica Saunders, middle...
November 23, 2020 at 12:46 pm