Axtell News

Tom Smith, left, and Rick Smith, right, are part of Smitty's Salvage, Axtell. Photos by JoAnn Shum Think junk Last Updated: July 09, 2008 By JoAnn Shum Junk is art and junk is fun, says Tom Smith of Smitty's ...

Combines roll into wheat fields Last Updated: July 02, 2008 By Katelynn Hasler Despite early freezes, heavy rains and hailstorms, this year's wheat crop in and around Marshall County should be about average.

Summerfield Sizzler Last Updated: June 25, 2008 People started arriving early Saturday morning at the Summerfield Sizzler to help Summerfield celebrate 120 years.

Election deadline brings out candidates By Sally Gray Last Updated: June 11, 2008 Marshall County voters will have some choices this election year.

About 350 high school seniors-to-be from throughout Kansas are expected to attend the 66th annual American Legion Auxiliary Kansas Sunflower Girls State June 1-6 at the University of Kansas.

“Watching Kansas Wildlife: A Guide to 101 Sites”

Author and photographer Bob Gress in the field. Photo courtesy of Bob Gress Gress book reveals Kansas' best birding spots Last Updated: April 23, 2008 02:42:35 PM Kansas is a bird-watcher's paradise, with its ... via Marysville Advocate

Easter, Holy Week services are scheduled Last Updated: March 19, 2008 03:12:11 PM Area churches will observe Holy Week services. via Marysville Advocate

“I guess if I had to attribute the ewe having quads to anything, I would have to say that it would probably have something to do with the heat last year, which would make the rams go sterile during the extreme heat”

Rare quadruplet lambs born to Kroeger ewe By JoAnn Shum Last Updated: March 12, 2008 03:33:03 PM A ewe owned by James Kroeger, Axtell, had quadruplet lambs Feb. via Marysville Advocate

“I feel that I'm the appropriate person to hold this position because of my experience and training”

Weber files for re-election By Sally Gray Last Updated: February 06, 2008 03:33:53 PM Incumbent County Treasurer Linda Weber, Home City, filed Wednesday for re-election. Weber, 60, a Democrat, filed by petition ... via Marysville Advocate

Basketball scores Last Updated: January 23, 2008 03:16:39 PM Girls Thursday Hiawatha Invitational Tournament Marysville vs. via Marysville Advocate

Natalee is New Year baby Last Updated: January 09, 2008 03:59:14 PM Natalee Vivina Strathman is the 2008 New Year's Baby at Community Memorial Healthcare. via Marysville Advocate

“By most every measurement, this is the biggest ice storm we have experienced”

Power is back on in area before holiday Last Updated: December 26, 2007 03:29:57 PM The lights and heat were back on in Marshall County homes in time for Christmas, and the area managed to dodge most of ... via Marysville Advocate

Holiday church services scheduled Last Updated: December 19, 2007 04:14:15 PM Area churches will end the season of Advent Sunday and celebrate Christmas starting this weekend. via Marysville Advocate

USD 406 Wathena dismissing at 1 p.m. USD 420 Osage City activities cancelled USD 429 Troy dismissing at 1 p.m. USD 464 Tonganoxie dismissing at 1:30 p.m. USD 488 Axtell-Bern-Summerfield activities cancelled USD ... via The Topeka Capital-Journal

Fall harvest is about wrapped up By Sally Gray Published: November 07, 2007 03:49:15 PM It was a long fall harvest but a good one, area grain elevator managers said Wednesday. via Marysville Advocate

Charles Votipka, right, taps a cap into place on the Veterans Memorial wall while Charlie Crist steadies the stone. via Marysville Advocate

“This is a way to both honor the artists of the area and to bring them together so people can see and purchase their works.”

Art in Barn is this weekend Published: October 17, 2007 03:09:47 PM Artists will come together Saturday and Sunday to show and sell their work during the second annual Art in the Barn in Floral Hall at the ... via Marysville Advocate

“Our goal is to get coverage in rural areas”

Blue Valley Tele-Communications moves to new building By JoAnn Shum Published: October 10, 2007 03:46:09 PM Blue Valley Tele-Communications Inc. via Marysville Advocate