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BREAKING NEWS

CCHC to implement "no visitor policy" beginning Wednesday

Construction by Cloud County Health Center of a $40.35 million modern medical facility on College Drive has moved into the permitting phase.

Mount Joseph staff has been on the front lines of COVID-19 pandemic

Retired from military service, Heath Trost now trains others

For 27 years, Concordia native Heath Trost put his life on the line for his country.

A visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus

With Christmas fast approaching, Santa and Mrs. Claus pay a visit to 139 West Eighth St. (Blade photo by Jay Lowell)

Construction of Runway 18/36 progressing

Construction of the new Runway 18/36 at Blosser Municipal Airport is progressing. The dirt work, tree removal and installation of drainage pipes have been completed.

News

City commission leaves mask mandate in place

An ordinance which mandates the wearing of masks in public spaces within the Concordia city limits will remain in place for at least two more weeks.

For the record 1-22-21

Police Report

Threat leads to shutdown of Walmart

A criminal threat shut down the Concordia Walmart store for about two hours on Monday.

Sports

Panthers pick up pair of league dual victories

Rolling past Marysville and edging Abilene, the Concordia High School wrestling team posted a pair of North Central Kansas League dual wins Thursday in the Concordia Junior-Senior High School gymna

T-Birds open with win over Swedes

Leading by just three points with under four minutes to play in the third quarter, the Cloud County Community College women’s basketball team outscored Bethany College 34-19 the rest of the way to

Andover topples Panthers in SIT

SALINA — Limited to just one field goal and five points over the final two quarters, the Concordia High School girls’ basketball team suffered a 45-22 loss to Andover in the opening round of the Sa

Opinion

"Running Commentary"

Sunday Morning With Toby

By By R Michael Owens

A Closer Walk

"Come, let us worship and bow down; Let us kneel before the Lord our Maker. For He is our God, and we are the people of His pasture, and the sheep of His hand...," Psalm 95:6-7 NASB.

By By Greg Worthen

"Running Commentary"

Condolences And Hope

By By R Michael Owens

Lifestyle

Couple to wed

Jeff and Ronda Gumm, Concordia, announced the engagement of their daughter, Jordynn, to Korey Welch, son of Dennis and Susie Welch, Haddam.

THEN....And Now Jim Coppoc

Jim Coppoc is a common fixture at just about every sporting event in Concordia, from grade school athletics to college games.

By By Russell Gagnon

One for the Foxes to perform at Brown Grand

Dynamic new transatlantic trio One for the Foxes will perform at the Brown Grand Theatre at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

Obituaries

Arvid Emanuel Leroy Flewelling

Arvid Emanuel Leroy Flewelling was born December 3, 1931, to Julia (Swan) and Leroy Flewelling, 5 ½ miles south of Jamestown, Kansas.

Steely Kay Hake

Steely Kay Hake, a precious little angel, was gifted to heaven on Monday, January 18, 2021, at the Salina Regional Medical Center.

Douglas A. Hanson

Douglas A. Hanson, age 73, entered into rest on Friday, January 15, 2021, at his residence in Concordia, Kansas. He was born February 12, 1947, in Concordia, Kansas, the son of Dean A.