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1 week ago | 
emporiagazette.com | Chris Adams
The annual Chase County veterans banners will soon be seen proudly flapping in the wind as Memorial Day approaches. Actually, “annual” is sort of a misnomer. This will be the second year for the banners, but that doesn’t diminish their significance. “We're displaying them in four towns here in the county. Strong City, Cottonwood Falls, Matfield Green and Elmdale,” said Roland Hainey, a Vietnam U.S. Navy veteran who saw combat in the Gulf of Tonkin during that war.
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1 week ago | 
emporiagazette.com | Chris Adams
Emporia residents, if you’re feeling a need to scratch the spring-enhancement-and-cleanup itch, then pay attention. Heed this useful information before proceeding. A Q&A with the City of Emporia…What ordinances should residents be most aware of as they tend to their properties during the spring? And why? 1. Tall Grass & Weeds – Sec. 21-121 to 21-126Grass and weeds over eight inches in height are considered a nuisance and must be mowed.
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1 week ago | 
emporiagazette.com | Chris Adams
The 2025 Kansas Youth Range Camp will run June 10-13 in Morris County at White Memorial Camp Retreat Center. The popular annual camp hosts high school seniors, juniors and sophomores interested in conservation science. “It affords those that have a passion for rangeland management, conservation or wildlife a basic understanding of those principles,” said Courtney Jackson, the district conservationist-Morris County at the US Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service.
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1 week ago | 
emporiagazette.com | Chris Adams
Southern Lyon County lost both games of its doubleheader Tuesday against West Franklin High School, 9-4 and 10-8. SLC dropped to 7-5. Adriana Weeden took the loss from the circle in game one, throwing six innings and logging five strikeouts. Kayla Steinke and Weeden combined for the loss in game two. For the doubleheader, Weeden and Steinke tallied four hits apiece, along with Jaden Nuessen.
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1 week ago | 
emporiagazette.com | Chris Adams
Area high school baseball teams crushed it Thursday evening, going a combined 6-0. The Lebo-Waverly Wolfdogs continued their early season dominance (7-1), logging 35 total runs against Wabaunsee, prevailing in both games of their doubleheader, 20-4, and 15-12. In game one, a 10-run third inning sealed the deal for the Wolfdogs who amassed 11 hits overall. Drew Konrade jacked two out of the yard and doubled, racking up five RBIs and going 3-3.
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2 weeks ago | 
emporiagazette.com | Chris Adams
Changes have come to Clark Farm and Home Store in Strong City as the Fink family winds down its ownership of the well-regarded Chase County business. The family has owned Clark Farm and Home for nearly 40 years, but the progression of life doesn’t always allow for indefinite operation. “It's just to that point where we're getting older, and we're tired,” said Amy Fink. The business is truly a family-run enterprise.
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2 weeks ago | 
emporiagazette.com | Chris Adams
Four area schools competed at the Osage City Track and Field Invite Tuesday, registering a few notable performances. Olpe High School boys distance runner Kaleb Arnold placed first in the 3200 meters, clocking 10:13.28, and second in the 1600 meters, running 4:42.75. Northern Heights’ Addisyn Hinrichs finished second in the 100 hurdles with a time of 18.91 and locked down third in the 300 hurdles in 54.75. The Lady Wildcats sprinted to a second-place finish in the 4x100-meter relay, running 54.55.
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2 weeks ago | 
emporiagazette.com | Dashuan Vereen |Chris Adams
Emporia baseball picked up a road sweep at Junction City on Tuesday. The Spartans overcame close outings in both games, winning game one 5–2, before dispatching Junction City 5–4 in the nightcap. The Spartans are 6–1 on the season, and they pushed their current winning streak to six straight games. Lebo-Waverly baseball handily dispatched Lyndon High School Monday in a lopsided twin bill. The Wolfdogs prevailed 11-2 and 20-3, moving to 5-1.
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3 weeks ago | 
emporiagazette.com | Chris Adams
Lebo-Waverly prevailed Monday in their double-header with Erie High School. They shut out the Red Devils in game one, 8-0, and mercy-ruled them in the second contest 21-2. Wolfdog hurler Eli Ellis lit it up from the mound in the opener, allowing just one hit and striking out 10. Mateo Plummer and Zach Oswald led the bats, each logging two doubles and two RBIs.Game-two action happened at the plate. Drew Konrade was 3-3 with a double, two RBIs and four runs scored.
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3 weeks ago | 
emporiagazette.com | Dashuan Vereen |Chris Adams
The spring sports season is in full bloom across the county, with baseball and softball games starting throughout the county schools. Emporia baseball opened the season with a 3–1 record, sweeping Wichita South on Friday after earning a split against Ottawa on Thursday. The Spartans defeated Wichita South 21–0 in the first game, and claimed a 15–0 win in the nightcap. Luke Marshall led the charge from the plate, registering three hits and three RBIs in game two.
