A book co-authored by Lincoln County’s own Robert (Bob) Wallace of Barnard, is the basis for a new eight-episode series on Netflix titled Spycraft. Wallace and Keith Melton, co-author of the book by the same name, are co-executive producers of the series that is loosely based on their book. The series first aired Wed., Jan. 20.
Governor Laura Kelly has announced a statewide move to Phase 2 of Kansas’ COVID-19 vaccination plan. With this move, all those aged 65+, those in eligible congregate settings and all high-contact critical workers will now be prioritized for vaccination, in addition to anyone from Phase 1 who has not yet been vaccinated.
As a kick-off to a new year, Lincoln Elementary School is focusing on kindness during the month of January, 2021. They have set a school-wide goal of completing 500 acts of kindness between Mon., Jan. 11 and Thurs., Jan. 28.
The USD 298 Board of Education met Mon., Jan· 11 at the district board of- fice. On the agenda were the receipt of bids for open projects.
The Lincoln City Council met Monday, Jan. 11 via GoToMeeting audio call. Representatives from various city-sponsored non-profit organizations provided a recap of their activities during 2020.
“KeepBox” opened at the Lincoln Art Center January 8, 2021 with a closing reception to be held on Friday March 12, 5:30-7:30.
On Jan. 14, 2021, the American Heart Association news published an article about Ava Scritchfield, daughter of Garrett and Kayla Scritchfield. The article, written by Stefani Kopenec, described the family 's initial ordeal when Ava was born with a congenital heart defect. The original story can be found at https://www .heart.org/en/news. But there is more to the story.
If you know a student who is looking, or will be looking, for summer employment, Nex-Generation Round up for Youth has announced six 2021 summer internship opportunities.
Governor Laura Kelly has announced her administration’s final COVID-19 distribution order for population groups in Kansas. The vaccine will be administered in five phases, beginning with those most at risk of contracting or becoming seriously ill from COVID-19 and ending with all Kansans at large.
County officials elected in the November, 2020 election were sworn into office Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, with Judge Brian Grace presiding. Above left: Dennis Ray, Board of County Commissioners, District 2; Darrell Oetting, Board of County Commissioners, District 3 and Dustin Florence, newly elected Sheriff, took their oath of office first, followed by returning re-elected officials. Above right: Leann Bishop, Lincoln County Treasurer, Dawn Harlow, Lincoln County Clerk, Tami Kerth, Lincoln County Register of Deeds and Jennifer O'Hare, Lincoln County Attorney, take their oath of office. The Sheriff's deputies were also sworn in to preserve and protect the people of Lincoln County. This group included the county's new Undersheriff, Luke Sanders. Following the ceremony the Sheriff, Undersheriff and deputies joined together to ''toast" out-going Sheriff Mike Weigel with refreshments and well-wishes. (Photos by Jy/1 Phillips)
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