Concordia Blade Empire

BREAKING NEWS

USD 333 board continues work on facilities planning

Members of the Cloud County Community College baseball team wear their team spir- it on their chests during the basketball games against Dodge City Friday night in Bryant Gymnasium.

Christmas in the city

Snowflakes have lit up Downtown Concordia during the Christmas season since 1999. A com- munity effort is currently underway to refurbish the decorations.

Cleaning up the streets

City of Concordia employees clean up snow off the streets on Tuesay morning after a winter storm dumped 8 inches of the white stuff on Concordia on Sunday.

Santa comes to town

Zach Urban sits on Santa’s lap at The Flower Gallery duirng Hometown Holiday in Concor- dia Friday night while Kylie Urban waits her turn. (Blade photo by Jay Lowell)

Honoring veterans

With Veterans Day falling on a Sunday this year, the federal holiday is observed on Monday, and American flags are on display in at Downtown Con- cordia businesses in honor of our vete

Halftime entertainment

Paige Eggleston, front, and Rebecca Thornton perform with the Cloud County Community College dance squad during halftime of the women’s basketball game against the Kansas Wesleyan Univ

News

Hutch turns back CCCC, 60-49

Too many empty possessions during a crucial stretch in the fourth quarter proved costly for the Cloud County Thunderbirds.

For the record 12-13-18

Police Dept. Report

City, CCHC employees respond to food drive challenge

Challenge accepted.
Following the lead of Cloud County employees, the city of Concordia and Cloud County Health Center (CCHC) employees entered into a food drive challenge.

Sports

T-Birds slay seventh-ranked Blue Dragons, 72-64

With several Cloud County Community College students donned in colorful Christmas attire setting the tone, it was a festive atmosphere in Arley Bryant Gymnasium on Wednesday night.

Bulldogs shoot down short-handed Panthers

MARYSVILLE — Opening North Central Kansas League play under less then ideal circumstances, the Concordia Panthers suffered a 61-36 loss to Marysville Tuesday night.

CHS girls fall to Marysville

MARYSVILLE — The second half has been a struggle for the Concordia Panthers.

Opinion

A Closer Walk

Heaven is a fascinating place. It can also be a puzzling or perplexing place. Why? Because it can be difficult for us stumbling and frail humans to comprehend and understand.

By By Greg Worthen

A Closer Walk

Why do you follow Christ? Why do you trust Him for your future as well as your day to day living? What has the Lord Jesus Christ done for you? What has He done with you?

By By Greg Worthen

Letter to the Editor 10-30-18

Dear Editor,
I'm writing to recognize several people, groups of people and organizations for making a positive difference in recent days in our community.

Lifestyle

Concert season continues with Sons of Serendip

The Concordia Concert Association 2018-19 season continues with a performance by Sons of Serendip on November 2 at 7 p.m. at the Brown Grand Theatre.

It’s Cleaning Time!!

Please Help Us Clean The Blade ..... If you recognize a photo or photos, stop by the Blade-Empire office between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday and pick up the photo or photos. Thanks!

Obituaries

SISTER MARGARET JILKA

Sister Margaret Jilka died December 12, 2018, at Mt. Joseph Senior Village in Concordia, Kansas. She was 88 years old and a Sister of St. Joseph for 69 years.