Dick Jones served as auctioneer for last Saturday night’s charity auction which raised $6,534 (plus ticket sales and donations) for the Emmett Kelly Museum in Sedan. The event was sponsored by the Sedan Area Foundation and Mary Ann Hills chaired the fundraiser. Providing musical entertainment was Kathy  Chamberlain and Trisha Rowdybush. Honored during the evening was Glen Nelson, a retired jockey and Preakness Stakes winner who lives on a ranch near Wauneta.

TOPEKA - Senator Derek Schmidt will continue his annual district listening tour with five stops in Elk County on Wednesday, Sept. 2.  Joining Schmidt will be Representative Jeff King, who represents Elk County in the Kansas House of Representatives. Read more

An advertisement in this week’s of the Prairie Star pertains to the new reverse 911 system recently implemented in Chautauqua County.  This service is provided by the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Department, in conjunction with ADT Security.  It will allow the sheriff’s department to distribute information to a large number of people during an emergency situation Read more

Sedan High School’s fall sports teams will hold Blue/White scrimmages on Thursday, Aug. 27.

The SHS volleyball team will scrimmage at 5 p.m., in the SHS Gymnasium while the SHS football team will hold a public scrimmage Read more

A Wichita truck driver was injured when the semi-truck he was driving went off the side of K-99 highway one mile south of Howard on Monday morning, Aug. 24.

The Kansas Highway Patrol says Larry A. Schuessler, 52, of Wichita, was southbound in 2003 Peterbuilt truck, which was carrying a load of paper products, when it dropped a tire off the roadway, pulling the truck into a ditch. The truck rested on its side.

Schuessler was taken to the Greenwood County Hospital in Eureka for medical treatment.

K-99 highway was narrowed to one lane for most of Monday as crews removed the cargo from the semi and placed the truck upright.

With new and updated laws, new or closed roads, requirements are needed to be kept abreast of all the changes, not only in cars but areas of travel.

Sedan Lions Club will be sponsoring an AARP 8-hour defensive classroom refresher course for all licensed younger and elderly drivers.

The date set is Tuesday, Sept. 22, at the Sedan Senior Center building at 124 E. Main in Sedan, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The State of Kansas allows discounts on insurance premiums for all drivers who complete the 8-hour course. Discounts are different in all insurance companies and you may be eligible to receive a discount on your insurance premium.  You will need to consult your insurance agent for further details. You will not have to take a test. Registration fee for AARP members is $12, non-members $14.

Call 725-3173 for further information.

An ambitious proposal to make the Bradford Hotel in Sedan into a broadband communications center has gained momentum since the idea was first floated several weeks ago.

Owned by the Sedan Area Foundation, the hotel has been the center of attention and concern for the past three years since its first floor was totally renovated for use as a possible restaurant and bar. However, with a sagging economy and nobody willing to risk private funds to bring those plans to fruition, Read more

A one-vehicle accident on Highway 160, two miles east of Longton, claimed the life of a Longton teenager early Sunday.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reports that Steven P. Wehling II, age 19, of Longton, died as the result of injuries sustained in the accident.

Wehling was driving west on Highway 160 when he apparently lost control on a curve, went into the north ditch and struck a tree.

It was several hours later before the wreckage was found. Investigators said the wreck happened sometime between 2:30 and 9:30 a.m. Sunday.

Steven Wehling is the son of Karin Coatney and the step-son of Kent Coatney, who reside in Longton.

The second annual “Brody’s Beach Blast” was held at the Howard City Pool last Saturday.  The day of fun was held in memory of 8-year-old Brody Hurt who died in November 2008 of neuroblastoma.  His parents, Shawn and Carey Hurt and sister, Kylie live in Severy. Events included a coed sand volleyball tournament, 3-on-3 basketball, a water carnival and a homerun derby. A homerun derby was held south of the pool during the afternoon, as well as a swim meet with Howard hosting Fredonia.  Photo by Laura Fry

Parents and families of Unified School District 286, home of the Sedan Blue Devils, are invited to join your child, teachers, and administrators on the first day of school, Wednesday, Aug. 19. The celebration includes the entire school.

This community-wide celebration is an opportunity Read more

The Elk County Delinquent Tax List is being printed in today’s Prairie Star and will also be printed in the Aug. 19 and Aug. 26 editions.

This list comprises the names of individuals and businesses Read more

Permission is being sought by the West Elk USD 282 Board of Education to hold an election later this year to finance construction of a new districtwide elementary school.

A public notice, printed on Page 3B today’s Prairie Star, contains the board’s intent to apply to the Kansas State Board of Education for permission to hold such an election for a project in an amount not to exceed $5,550,000. Read more

Enrollment has been set in all three schools in Elk and Chautauqua counties.

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The second annual “Brody’s Beach Blast” will be held this Saturday, Aug. 8 at the Howard City Pool.  Events will include a coed sand volleyball tournament, 3-on-3 basketball, a water carnival, and a homerun derby.

The coed sand volleyball tournament will begin at 9 a.m.  The entry fee is $40 per team.  Contact Liz Hendricks at 620-330-2438 for more information.

A 3-on-3 basketball game will begin at 9 a.m. with an entry fee of $30 per team.  Call Heath Pope at 620-583-3274.

The water carnival will be held from 1-3 p.m.  Tickets will be 25¢.  The water carnival includes a water cake walk, pedal boat rides, water balloon toss, fishing, duck pond, ring toss, an inflatable water slide, concessions, and a marble tunnel race.  Call the Howard City Pool at 620-374-2827.

A home run derby will be held south of the pool at 1:30 p.m., with an entry fee of $3.  This will be for ages 5-12, with divisions among those ages.  Call David Whetsone at 620-374-2296 for more information.

A swim meet will also be held at 9 a.m. with Howard hosting Fredonia.

Concessions will be provided by the Elk Konnected Youth Development Action Team with all proceeds going to the group for future activities.

“Brody’s Beach Blast” is held in memory of 8-year-old Brody Hurt who died in November 2008 of neuroblastoma.  His parents, Shawn and Carey Hurt and sister, Kylie live in Severy.