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BREAKING NEWS

Dollar Tree building permit approved

Casye Davidson from Mad Science gives a “Walking on the Moon” presentation Thursday morning to launch the Frank Carlson Library “A Universe of Stories” Summer Reading Program.

Work halted

Recent rains have temporarily halted the dirt work for the construction of the new Dollar Tree store in the South Devleopment. (Blade photo by Jay Lowell)

Team effort

Concordia High School valedictorian Corben Monzon, right, and salutatorian Allison Poore team up to speak to the Class of 2019 during the commencement exercises Sunday afternoon in the

Pouring the bases

Joe Strecker, left; Zach Garst, middle; and Jeff Kymer pour the concrete bases for one of the tele- scoping flag poles being installed at Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

Sending it skyward

Traytin Trost throws the javelin during the Concordia Elementary School third and fourth grade track and field meet Monday at Harold M. Clark Stadium.

Long jumping

Addy Stensaas competes in the long jump during the Concordia Elementary School first and second grade track and field meet Thursday at Harold M. Clark Stadium.

News

For the record 5-24-19

Police Dept. Report

Slide installation, weather delay pool opening

A combination of the delayed installation of the new family slide and the forecast for cool weather and rain has delayed the opening of the Concordia Municipal Swimming Pool until Tuesday.

CCCC board ratifies reorganization adjustments

Reorganization adjustments and personnel changes announced by president Dr.

Sports

CCCC track coaches, athletes honored

By David Wilson
CCCC SID

By By David Wilson, CCCC SID

Six Panthers named to all-league team

Eight members of the Concordia High School baseball team have received All-North Central Kansas League recognition.

Panthers wrap up play at 3A state

EMPORIA — A Class 3A state golf tournament that started on Monday at the Emporia Municipal Golf Course was completed on Wednesday.

Opinion

Today in History March 24, 2019

Today in History
May 24, 2019

5-24 Letter to the Editor

Dear editor,

Letter to the Editor 5-24

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Lifestyle

Williamson/Swenson to wed

Jim and Pam Williamson of Paola announce the engagement of their daughter, Melissa, to Ryan Swenson, son of Richard and Denise Swenson, Concordia.

Heartland tohost Spring Extravaganza

The Heartland Auto Club will be hosting Heartland Spring Extravaganza from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. April 27, at the Concordia National Guard Armory.

Zimmerman to speak at Teens for Christ rally

Former Kansas State University football standout Ty Zimmerman will be the featured speaker at the North Central Kansas Teens for Christ rally, scheduled for 7 p.m.

Obituaries

Lonnie Lee Bates

Lonnie Lee Bates passed away on May 21, 2019, at the age of 79. He was the son of Alan and Eva Bates. He served in the U.S. Army and served in Germany.

James C. Forshee

James C. Forshee, of rural Glasco, died on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.

GARY LYNN WALTON

Gary Lynn Walton, age 78, of Concordia, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2019, at Salina Regional Medical Center, Salina, Kansas. He was born on June 1, 1940, in Wayne, Kansas, to Byron and Edna (