Murder trials a long way off, but preparations are starting
Estimates vary, but it could be up to two years before Chase County’s first murder cases in a generation go to trial.
But that doesn’t mean preparations aren’t already starting.
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Kitchen volunteers are manning multiple warmers of food, filling to-go boxes with dinners for volunteers to deliver. (Johnson Publications photo)
Community Christmas dinner attendees down, volunteers up
This year’s annual community Christmas Day dinner had fewer attendees than last year, but volunteers and food were in abundance, said Kent Griffen, United Methodist Church pastor and coordinato
The painting of Ansel Hill holding a tray of nut rolls was damaged in an accident at Hill’s Family Foods in November. Dirk Hill and daughter Carissa are pictured, in front of some real nut rolls, with a new painting given to Dirk for Christmas. (Johnson Publications photo)
Repainting of dad’s likeness a special Christmas gift
Dirk Hill received a very special Christmas gift this year.
Commissioners standing firm on keeping jail/dispatch in one contract
The Chase County Commissioners were clear during discussions with City of Imperial representative Chad Yaw and Police Chief Ryan Wisnieski at the Dec.
Harmaleigh Dubas, left, presents two checks. A check for half of the amount on the money tree went to Vivian Todd for her winning guess, and the other half was received by Father Lothar Gilde for St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. (Johnson Publications photo)
Waypoint Bank holiday money tree benefits patron, local church
For the third year in a row, Waypoint Bank has displayed a Christmas tree in their lobby
decorated with festive ornaments and money.