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Editorial cartoonist Ben Sargent once penned a masterful sketch of a newspaperman — a skinny, bug-eyed fellow in a baggy suit with a press card in the band of his porkpie hat.
Read moreThere is an escalating need for durable athletic fields to accommodate multiple sports teams and activities. The high cost of maintaining a grass sports field, and need to conserve water, have prompted a rising number of schools and park and recreational programs to install synthetic turf to meet program needs.
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The Alzheimer’s Association is funding continuing research, and while there is not yet a cure for Alzheimer’s, there are things you can do to promote brain health.
Read moreWhen friends and coworkers heard there was a crash nearby, they tried to call tow truck driver Isaac Simmons for an update. They never heard back.
Read moreMarch 26: The Wills Point Ladies Club will host its 5th annual Burgers ‘n’ Games fundraising event at the Wills Point High School campus beginning 5 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person, and include admission, a burger basket (burger, chips and drink), and access to a wide array of games that will be played throughout the evening. Tables for six attendees are also available for purchase. Those interested in attending are asked to purchase their tickets early due to limited seating. Tickets are available from any WPLC member. Additional information regarding the WPLC and all other WPLC sponsored events can be found by visiting the group’s website www. willspointladiesclub.org, or Facebook page.
Read moreThis past week saw the passing of a legend coach, teacher, principal, college president, mayor, and great friend to many. His name was Richard Hedges, and he went by Dick. Dick was the Ft. Scott High School football coach from 1968-1976. He then became the principal and eventually president of Ft. Scott Community College.
Read moreOne of the most powerful decisions a head coach makes is hiring great assistant coaches. The most successful head coaches and business executives hire great subordinates. It can be difficult to find the right assistants and especially ones who are diamonds in the rough.
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