Happy Thursday! I am writing this Wednesday morning . When this paper goes out, I need to start on next week’s, the final edition of the year. There won’t be a newspaper for January 1, 2026. The calen ...

At 7:10 AM on Tuesday morning, the Bulldog Bank opened for business. It is a partnership between Syracuse Elementary School and Dream First Bank. Shelley DeWeese heard of the opportunity at the Kansas ...

The Hamilton County Fair Board met Tuesday evening to discuss public events for the fair. Since their regualry scheduled meeting was on the first of July, they had no knowledge of if we would stay in ...

Police were called at approximately 4:30 pm on Monday June 1, to 6 miles east of town on Highway 50. A pickup and fifth wheel driven by Jack Roberts of Garden City, was on the shoulder, with a blown ...

Rains poured down and wind whipped across the buildings but the chant “YGB” traveled louder. Four members of the Hamilton County Busy Bears traveled to Goodland, Kansas on Monday, June 8th for a two ...

It’s the last day of July. All I can say is fair. Our county fair is over and I am wiped out. Putting this edition together is one of the hardest every year. It looks to me like most of the county ...

Joy Bezona has handed over the reins and leashes to Ra Vernon for the Animal Control Officer position for the City of Syracuse. Bezona said, “I loved every minute of it, but it is time to start a new ...

In the Midwest we enjoy a family friendly atmosphere. My husband and I recently decided to check out the new Jireh Family Restaurant, located at 207 US-50, south of Loves. We were customers, but as a ...

It is a beautiful, rainy Wednesday morning as I write this. Gentle rains have fallen all over our county, polishing the trees with a shiny luster, washing away the dust and dirt, and giving our crops ...

It is with deep sorrow and love that we announce the passing of Charles Golladay, age 67, who left us way too soon on September 18, 2025, after a brief illness. Charles, a beloved husband, father, ...

Arland G. Rogers, 92, went to be with Lord on July 3, 2025, on the Hamilton County farm where he had lived for most of his life. He was born on November 12, 1932, the second child of Wayne & Elda ...

Junior High Boys Basketball A, B, and C teams travelled to Elkhart on Monday, November 21. The A team won 41-34, B team won 26-21, and C team lost to Elkhart 13-20. Head Coach Vance Keller said, ...