The Holton Community Theatre will ring in the holiday season with a spirited and family-friendly staging of Ken Ludwig’s “Twas The Night Before Christmas,” opening Dec. 19.

A lower-than-expected interest rate on the $5 million general obligation bond that Jackson Heights will use to fund construction of a pair of building additions in the district proved to be good news ...

The Sitzler Fund, established by the estate of Holton resident Louise Sitzler and administered by Holton City Attorney Dennis White, generated a total of $5,327 in interest for distribution this year, ...

David Leon Adkins, 78, of Topeka, lost his battle with cancer and gained his eternal life with his Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025. Born on Dec. 7, 1947, in Concordia to Ralph Otis and ...

Midwest Health, one of the region’s largest senior living providers, has completed the biggest acquisition in its nearly 50-year history, adding 15 assisted living communities across the state of ...

T.A. (Thelma Ann) Parks, 84, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025. When asked what “T.A.” stands for, she would kindly inform you that “it’s the best kept secret in Topeka.” She was born ...

Dorothy R. “Dot” Sosna, 89, of Hoyt, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, at her home. She was born July 22, 1936, in Kansas City, the daughter of Henry and Stella Mortko Dolinar. She ...

“Our students typically score at or above the state average in most subject areas,” Howard said. “Last year, we met or exceeded the state average in 11 of these 16 tests. This marks excellent growth ...

Santa Claus is coming to town! The jolly old elf will be visiting Holton on the next three Thursdays (Dec. 4, Dec. 11 and Dec. 18) at Santa’s Workshop, located on the southeast corner of the Jackson ...

Eleanor “June” Ashley, 91, of Denison, passed away Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, at Vintage Park Nursing Home in Holton. She was born June 12, 1934, in Vermillion, the daughter of Frank L. and Thelma H.