Goessel News

The Lang family went to Branson, Mo., Thanksgiving week. Denise and Jaimie saw a movie, John and Johnny fished for trout, and the family had played miniature golf, ping-pong, swam, and viewed a magic show.

Marion County communities continue to show their charitable side during the holiday season by helping families and individuals in need.

Marion County Toy Run raised $12,300 for local charities to distribute toys and food to needy families this year, bringing the total raised since it began in 1994 to more than $100,000, organizers said Saturday as donations were distributed at Hillsboro State Bank.

The first half of 2009 property taxes are due Dec. 21, and taxpayers may wonder how their taxes compare with residents elsewhere in the county.

Representatives from charitable groups in four Marion County communities received checks totaling $12,300 Saturday from the sponsoring organizations of last montha s Marion County Toy Run.

Hillsboro High School's FFA Chapter hosted 19 high schools for either the Earl Weineigner FFAInvitational or the South Central District judging Monday at the Marion County Fairgrounds.

Several Goessel High School students earned places on Kansas Music Educators Association South Central District band and chorus.

Hillsboro Police Report Nov. 15: An individual reported that her purse and contents were taken from a church in the 100 block of South Washington Street while she attended services.

The Goessel Elementary School second-grade class, taught by Ann Hiebert, was asked for their recipes of how to make a pumpkin pie or how to bake a turkey.

Given the difficult financial times, school districts across the state are facing many challenges.

It's that time of year again. The football regular season is over, but basketball practice hasn't started.

Given the difficult financial times, school districts across the state are facing many challenges.

Goessel, Hillsboro, Marion, and Peabody-Burns high schools will each present a musical production this weekend.

Newbury Avenue in Paxico is home to antique stores and, starting Monday, a new cafe.

Sandy Fruit of Central Kansas Community Foundations and Marion County Economic Development Director Teresa Huffman presented information Monday to Marion City Council regarding joining the foundation.

Goessel High School FFA members returned from FFA National Convention determined to compete at the 2010 convention, sponsor John Bergin said.

Organizers of the newly formed Marion County Cultural Arts and Learning Center are looking for people willing to share their skills in the hope of preserving the Menno nite heritage for future generations.

Don and Irma Smith, parents of Lonnie Smith, were staying at the Marion County Lake.

Marion County Commission met with mayors or council members from five cities to discuss possible changes to Marion County Economic Development Council bylaws Tuesday.

5 at Goessel Elementary School. After roll call, which was to introduce the person sitting on the right, Shelbi Stultz led the Pledge of Allegiance and the 4-H Pledge.