Millions of African Americans walked away from the South after Emancipation looking for freedom. For some it meant a journey to Kansas, believing “free state” meant free of racial discrimination. Discover how many realized that for Black people in Kansas “free” did not necessarily mean “welcome.”
SYLVAN GROVE-Lane Homewood scored three touchdowns including one on defense as the Sylvan-Lucas Mustangs held off a late push by Central Plains to defeat the Oilers 26-14 at Weatherman Field Friday night and keep their perfect record intact.
The year was 1988. Spiked hair, miniskirts, baggy pants and faded jeans were all the rage. Microsoft had just introduced MS-DOS 4.0. George Michael was at the top of the charts, followed closely by Michael Jackson who had just been named the King of Pop by Elizabeth Taylor. A Fish Called Wanda, Die Hard and Rain Man were all released in 1988. Most importantly, that’s when Rhonda Base opened Family Hair Flair in Tescott.
USD 298 district employee Norma Kobbeman has posted a notice on the USD 298 website in honor of National Bullying Prevention Month.
A lot of people claim fall is their favorite season.
Painting around town one project at a time
Daylight Saving Time has begun to feel like a grind. Fall back. Spring forward. Don’t forget to change the clocks!
National Homemade Cookies Day is observed annually on October 1. If you are looking for an excuse to bake some homemade cookies, look no further. Package them up and share them with neighbors, co-workers, and friends!
Parade Friday @ 2:00 p.m. Crowning @ 6:00 p.m.
Hayden Howard, Lincoln, was sworn into service at the September 11 meeting of the Lincoln City Council, receiving the Oath of Office by City Clerk Heather Hillegeist. Howard is a graduate of Lincoln High School, and owner/operator of Double H Heating & Cooling, specializing in electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry and remodeling services. He is filling the position of Branden Johnson who has moved his primary residence beyond the city’s limits.
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