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Becky Kuntzelman | Johnson Publications
CCS sophomore Carter Leibbrandt recruited his mom, Amy, as a first-time blood donor. She gave her first unit at Imperial’s drive last week.

Becky Kuntzelman | Johnson Publications
Manning the registration table were CCS sophomores and new members of the student blood drive team, from left, Bryn McNair, Raissa Nevarez and Madelynn Hanes.

January blood drive exceeds goal

January’s Red Cross blood drive last Thursday at Chase County Schools (CCS) exceeded the 80-unit goal by nine units, said Angie Paisley, school nurse and drive coordinator.

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Alleged sexual assault being investigated in Wauneta

An alleged sexual assault is being investigated in Wauneta by the Chase County Sheriff’s Office.

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Jan Schultz | Johnson Publications
The Chase Co. Commissioners continue to seek answers on how to deter the buzzards near the courthouse, and keep them away from the veterans memorial there. Like this photo taken in April 2019, the buzzards are expected to return in the spring.

Veterans, commissioners still looking for answers to those pesky buzzards

Pastor David Kahle represented the Chase County Veterans Memorial Committee in discussions with the Chase County Commissioners Tuesday about options to protect the veterans memorial on the courthou