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Salina Central's Allen, Salina South's Seibel to play in Shrine Bowl

Salina Journal: Two Salina high school football players have been selected to play in the 2010 Shrine Bowl football game. Salina Central tight end Lucas Allen and Salina South quarterback Jason Seibel will play for the West all-star team in the 37th annual game July 31 in Pittsburg...Read More

Worst of weather passes by Salina

Salina Journal: The worst of this week's winter storm moved out of the Salina area Thursday, but high winds and heavy snow were expected in eastern and southern Kansas today and over the weekend...Read More

Gas prices

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Dropout summit planned

Salina Journal: Officials with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment will be at the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 25 for a regional dropout prevention post-summit...Read More

Woman pleas for return of camera memory card

The Newton Kansan: A Salina woman who was finally getting around to having some important family pictures developed is asking whoever stole her purse — with camera inside — to at least return the memory card...Read More

Fire damages Salina home

News 10 Now Syracuse: ONONDAGA COUNTY, N.Y. -- Investigators are looking for the cause of a fire in Salina. It started just before noon on Gillis Avenue. Firefighters say it started in the basement of the two story home and spread up through the walls...Read More

Woman escapes fire in her town of Salina home

The Post-Standard: Salina, NY -- An elderly woman was forced to evacuate her Salina home after a fire broke out this morning, a county fire official said. Firefighters were called about 11:55 a.m. to 109 Gillis Ave., which is on a block-long, dead-end street off of Electronics Parkway...Read More

Structure fire reported in the town of Salina

The Post-Standard: Salina, NY -- Fire companies are being sent to a reported house fire in the 100 block of Gillis Avenue this morning. Just before noon, firefighters were sent to 109 Gillis Ave. Those first on the scene reported that the house has been evacuated and there is smoke coming from the building...Read More

Area all-league football teams

Salina Journal: Online edition of the Salina Journal, featuring top stories, breaking news, local video, local news, sports, obituaries, classifieds and entertainment. Serving Saline County, Kansas and North Central Kansas. ..Read More

Gifts come in all forms

Salina Journal: A blue rose and a red convertible. For two Salina women, these were the best Christmas gifts ever...Read More

All-Saline County football capsules

Salina Journal: The tight end in Salina Central's offensive scheme is primarily relied on for his blocking abilities and Allen certainly excelled in that area. But as a three-year starter, he also managed to put up some decent receiving numbers...Read More

Weather : 14.2° | Wind NNW11.0 mph

Salina Journal: INJURY CRASH -- Jeffery W. Matthews, 24, 423 Yale, was treated at Salina Regional Health Center after his car left the roadway on Centennial Road near West Magnolia Road and vaulted down an embankment at 9:57 p.m. Wednesday...Read More

Minneapolis foundation changes name

Salina Journal: MINNEAPOLIS -- Residents of Ottawa County will benefit from the reorganization of an existing community foundation. The Minneapolis Community Foundation recently affiliated with the Greater Salina Community Foundation and changed its name to the Ottawa County Community Foundation...Read More

Curator to retire after 41 years of presidential collecting, dusting

The Wichita Eagle: SALINA — Four decades ago, Dennis Medina's knowledge of Dwight Eisenhower comprised watching his 1953 inaugural festivities on television and reading newspaper stories about his presidential visits to Colorado, where Medina lived at the time...Read More

Salina, Trevethan head to Berlin Hall

The New Britain Herald: Part 6 of an 8-part series highlighting the Berlin Athletic Hall of Fame..Read More

Salina defeats Mounds

Sapulpa Daily Herald: LIBERTYâ“ The Mounds Lady Eagles fell to Salina Lady Cats 55-42 in the third place game of the Liberty Invitational Tournament Saturday...Read More

Huelskamp sets sights on Congress

The Dodge City Daily Globe: After 13 years in the Kansas Senate, Sen. Tim Huelskamp is setting his sights on Congress...Read More

Great Plains Mfg. Air-Pro Seed Meter

AG Weekly: Great Plains is proud to announce that they are now offering the advanced Air-Pro meter system on all Yield-Pro planters. Air-Pro meters are pressurized air meters that take singulation and spacing accuracy a step beyond what is offered in the industry today...Read More

Great Plains 2007HD 20' Air Drill

AG Weekly: Great Plains announced that they have released an all-new mid-sized air drill. According to Greg Brenneman, Marketing Manager, "It features twin 82 bushel hoppers that can be used for both seed and fertilizer...Read More

December calendar

Salina Journal: nDrive-Thru Christmas Light Show, 6-9 p.m., 1100 W. Diamond; 825-1963. nFourth annual Love, Chloe Benefit Concert, 7-10 p.m., The Blue Goat, 232 N. Santa Fe; featuring Ryan McCall and Ben Romans, with special guests; $10 in advance, $15 at the door, with proceeds to the Love, Chloe Foundation...Read More

Traditional dinner brings people together

Salina Journal: Eight years ago, the man who normally mashed the potatoes for the Bill Fekas and Family Christmas Dinner was going to be out of town, so Fekas asked Donald and Kay Bishop if their son, Donald Bishop II, might be available to help...Read More

Wind expected to die down this weekend

Salina Journal: Northwest winds of 35 to 45 miles an hour and gusts up to 50 miles an hour blew snow across roads and highways and reduced visibility in parts of central and western Kansas to as little as a quarter of a mile Thursday night and Friday, law enforcement officials said...Read More

Blizzard watch issued for Salina area

Salina Journal: 12/21/2009 MICHAEL STRAND Don’t say we didn’t warn you. OK, technically it’s not a warning — so far, the National Weather Service has only issued a blizzard watch for the Salina area, starting Wednesday night and running through Friday morning...Read More

Worst of winter storm moves out of area

Salina Journal: 12/24/2009 MICHAEL STRAND The worst of this week’s winter storm moved out of the Salina area today, but high winds and heavy snow were expected in eastern and southern Kansas Friday and over the weekend...Read More

Recovery Act projects provide welcome boost

The Newton Kansan: Ted Willard’s Christmas came early this year – back in August when he was hired as a crane operator on the U.S. Highway 69 expansion project in Johnson County...Read More

Travel to be hazardous today

Salina Journal: Christmas travelers can expect less than ideal conditions as they travel today and Christmas Day, as meteorologists warned travel will be "very hazardous or impossible" in the Salina area...Read More

Hefty challenge

Salina Journal: A Pound Plunge competitor walked into the Salina Family YMCA teen center last month for her Wednesday weigh-in, hoping for a bend in the rules. "These shoes are heavier than the ones I wore last week. Could I take them off?" she pleaded to Linda Jennings, before stepping onto the scale...Read More

Fekas Christmas dinner is Friday

Salina Journal: The 27th annual Bill Fekas and Family Christmas Dinner will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at the 4-H Building in Kenwood Park. The free Christmas dinner is prepared by Fekas, a longtime Salina chef, and community volunteers; last year, more than 4,000 people were served...Read More

Most city, county offices close for holiday

Salina Journal: Most Saline County and Salina city offices will be closed today and Friday for the Christmas holiday. Regularly scheduled Friday trash pickup routes are being picked up instead on Saturday...Read More

United Way coming up short; agencies won't suffer

Salina Journal: Although it now appears the Salina Area United Way's 2009 fund drive will come up short of its goal, the organization is pledging it won't cut support to local agencies and programs...Read More

Marijuana among items stolen in June

Salina Journal: A half-pound of marijuana in a pink Tinker Bell bag was among the items reported stolen in a robbery that occurred in June and was reported to Salina police earlier this month...Read More

'09 review: Hail to Topeka's victors

The Topeka Capital-Journal: Prepare, win, celebrate. Repeat the process. High school state championships in any sport are hard to come by, let alone winning two, three or four straight. Nevertheless, several city teams and a couple of outstanding individuals were able to accomplish such feats in 2009. read more..Read More

170 Kan. Guard Troops Heading To Afghanistan

KCTV 5 Kansas City: TOPEKA, Kan. -- About 170 Kansas Army National Guard soldiers will head to Afghanistan next year for construction-related duties. The Guard announced the deployment Thursday. It involves members of an engineering company headquartered in Augusta and an engineering battalion headquartered in Iola...Read More

Salina fire injures two firefighters

CNYCentral.com: The Liverpool Fire Department is investigating a fire which forced a woman out of her home and left two firefighters with smoke inhalation...Read More

No. 1 Sumner County Athlete of the Decade — Sara Lungren

Wellington Daily News: Sara Lungren was a star wherever she had gone whether it was at Caldwell High School, Wichita State University or coach of the Cheney Cardinals...Read More

Tacoma-born twins help reunite a family

Tacoma News Tribune: Whatever happened to? The first in a series of stories over the holidays catching up with subjects featured in The News Tribune in the last year or so...Read More

Nation of God? Whose God?

Salina Journal: Iwas amused by a letter to the Journal that cited Jefferson, Washington, William Penn and John Winthrop as evidence that we need to put Christ in Christmas, and God in government...Read More

Despite shortfall, United Way says programs won't suffer

Salina Journal: 12/23/2009 MICHAEL STRAND Although it now appears the Salina Area United Way’s 2009 fund drive will come up short of its goal, the organization is pledging it won’t cut support to local agencies and programs...Read More

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Rachel Forman and Kyle Jury wed in double-ring ceremony

Hillsboro Star-Journal: Rachel Forman and Kyle Jury of Salina were married March 14 at Revolution Church in Salina with the Rev. Jeff Piepho officiating. Maids of honor were Rebecca and Sarah Forman of Salina and bridesmaid was Kimberly Book of Abilene. Flower girl was Olivia Jury of Hillsboro...Read More

You better watch out! You better not cry! You better not pout!

Ladysmith News: You better watch out. You better not cry. You better not pout. Salina Snider (left) and Kristen Lawton are telling you why. According to kindergartners at Flambeau Elementary School, “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” this Thursday, Christmas Eve...Read More

Senator to introduce legislative pay freeze

The Wichita Eagle: In a nod to the state's precarious financial situation, state Sen. Jim Barnett, R-Emporia, said Thursday that he plans to introduce a bill to freeze legislators' pay and expense reimbursements...Read More

Each birth reminds us

Salina Journal: The birth of our Divine Saviour, no greater gift, no greater love. A gift that makes the birth of every child so great a gift and swells the love and joy in every parent's heart...Read More

Degand to leave Red Cross

Salina Journal: Vicktoria Degand, executive director of the North Central Kansas Chapter of the Red Cross has announced that she is leaving her position. Her last day as executive director will be Jan. 22...Read More

County proposes stiff fine for unapproved floodplain development

Salina Journal: Saline County residents with property in the floodplain who repair or build structures without seeking a building permit and proper authorization might someday soon take a hit to their pocketbooks for flouting the rules...Read More

Weather : 14.2° | Wind NNW11.0 mph

Salina Journal: nSalina Senior Center is closed. nBill Fekas and Family Christmas Dinner, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 4-H Building, Kenwood Park; for free delivery, call 826-6531 or 826-6532 Christmas Day only...Read More

Fairy tales work both ways

Salina Journal: MSNBC referred to Sarah Palin as "Palinocchio," as in "Pinocchio," a make-believe character whose nose grew a little more each time he lied. I am glad they know fairy tales; maybe they will remember this one...Read More

Four killed in Christmas Eve violence

Manila Bulletin: Four men were killed in separate incidents of Christmas Eve revelry turning violent in Quezon City and Pasay City, police said Friday...Read More

Regional concerts

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Icy roads blamed for northwest Kansas crashes

Salina Journal: 12/23/2009 By the Salina Journal Icy road conditions are to blame for three accidents including one fatality in northwest Kansas on Tuesday. Two people from Arkansas were killed Tuesday night when the vehicle they were in spun out of control because of weather conditions on Interstate Highway 70...Read More