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BREAKING NEWS

City moving forward on street project

Melting snow that freezes when dripping off of roofs has resulted in icicles forming on many houses around town. (Blade photo by Jay Lowell)

Quilting veteran

Jean Buoy, Concordia, participates in the Quilting Marathon at the Manna House of Prayer for the 20th year. (Blade photo by Russell Gagnon)

Library offers activities during Winter Break Fun

There was fun and games at the Frank Carlson Library's annual, two-day Winter Break Fun event.

Ice flow

Ice is flowing down the Republican River during a recent cold stretch. (Blade photo by Jay Lowell)

Santa’s little helper

Spirited group

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.

News

CCCC trustees expected to act on personnel recommendations

The January meeting of the Cloud County Community College board of trustees is scheduled for 5 p.m. Tuesday.

For the record 1-21-19

Police Dept. Report
Damage to property – Anthony Hilpipre, Concordia, reported damage to property in the 1900 block of Broadway Street at 10 p.m. Thursday.

City moving forward on street project

Partnering with Cloud County Coop Elevator Association and Concordia Terminal LLC, the city of Concordia is moving forward on an improvement at the intersection of First and Lincoln Streets.

Sports

Tigers rally in second half to down Thunderbirds, 94-84

By David Wilson
CCCC SID

By By David Wilson, CCCC SID

Tigers trip up Thuderbirds, 93-75

By David Wilson
CCCC SID

By By David Wilson, CCCC SID

Late spurt pushes Panthers past Crusaders, 48-40

SALINA — Putting together a 10-2 run over the final three minutes, the Concordia Panthers knocked off the Buhler Crusaders 48-40 in the seventh-place game of the Salina Invitational Tournament Satu

Opinion

A Closer Walk

Sometimes we wonder why things are happening to us and we might ask, “Why is this happening to me”. We ask that question when the happenings are things we consider to be bad.

By By Greg Worthen

Letter to the Editor 1-18-19

Dear editor,

A Closer Walk

Recently we were able to watch the movie "Secretariat" on television. Put out by Disney in 2010, it is an uplifting and heart warming story that can be watched with grandchildren.

By By Greg Worthen

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

SHIRLEY L. DOXON

Shirley L Doxon, 83, passed away Thursday January 17 2019 at Hilltop Lodge Beloit Ks.

DOLAN R. DUEWELL

Dolan R. Duewell died on January 17, 2019 at Sunset Nursing Home, Concordia. He was born on May 23, 1927 in Lincoln, KS to Carl and Grace (Cheney) Duewell.