Goessel News

Mark Religa, of Goessel, won the green vest at the Pine Edge Golf Course putting contest on Saturday.

The engagement of Kelly Yoder and Kelcy Voth is announced by their parents, Duane and Kathleen Yoder, Hutchinson, and James and Gayle Voth, Goessel.

Workmen have nearly completed the project, to bring the station into a new theme being followed by Continental Oil Co., according to Bud Pierce, building owner.

The Hillsboro Star-Journal also shares a milestone with the City of Hillsboro and The Lumberyard.

Cheryl Lynn Prieb and Ross Michael Duerksen were united in marriage April 4 at Garden Community Church in Moundridge with pastor Bruce Porter officiating.

Tickets are on sale for 'Fire Jam 2009,' the three-night country-music concert series planned by the Marion County Fire Chiefs Association in conjunction with the Marion County Fair, July 29 to Aug.

Goessel native Bethany Amstutz will reprise her role in the musical 'The Upside-Down King' for three performances in Krehbiel Auditorium on the Bethel College campus in North Newton later this month.

The last thing LaVern Lyon wanted to do was fly to Sweden to meet a relative he never knew existed.

When Roger Adams came to Kansas more than a decade ago, he was determined to find one unique food produced only in Kansas.

A line of strong thunderstorms pelted Marion County with wind, heavy rain, and hail Monday night and Tuesday morning.

Accidents reported The following accidents were reported to Marion County law enforcement agencies: 120th Road near Falcon A 2009 Ford Focus left the roadway on 120th Road near Falcon when the driver, Larinda L. Duerksen, 18, of 302 E. Commercial, Goessel, picked up items from the passengera s seat, deputies said.

Friends and classmates of the classes of 1958, 1959, and 1960 gathered July 2 at the homes of Alan and Judy Mellott for an evening of reminiscing and laughter.

Orie Votha s passion for woodworking began in a one-room schoolhouse near Goessel.

Several college students form Marion County students received honors that were announced this week: Bethel College Nine were named to the deana s list and three more were named to the honor roll for the spring semester at Bethel College, North Newton.

A 'jam session' is planned from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday, June 8, at the Hillsboro Senior Center.

We extend get-well wishes to Tonya Soyez at this time. We wish her a speedy recovery.

Bruce and Melody Sayers were Sunday dinner guests of Lawrence and Lois Sayers. They attended Jessica Sayera s eighth-grade promotion Monday evening.

Marion County school board members were faced with difficult decisions when it became apparent Kansas legislators were reducing funding to districts for this school year and the 2009-10 year.

Bethel College students recently were recognized for academic achievements. Among those students were Marion County residents.

Goessel High School golfers Tyler Schmidt, Neal Brubaker, and Hayden Goerzen represented the team Tuesday at the state tournament at Cherry Oaks Golf Course in Cheney.