Two families lose possessions in fire
Two families lost all their possessions in a fire that destroyed two mobile homes in Benkelman early Tuesday morning.
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Winning the top three places at the annual Chamber Chili Cookoff were, from left, Luis Rodriguez, second, and also the People’s Choice winner; sisters Jasmine and Keylee Johnson, first; and Andre Rodriguez, third. Contest coordinator Jack Schieder said this year was the first time one of the place winners was also the People’s Choice winner. (Johnson Publications photo)
Contestant Barb Prottsman serves up some of her chili to Theresa Schilke and daughter Jenna Rodriguez at last week’s contest. (Johnson Publications photo)
Chili chefs vie for title
Tasters enjoyed both spicy and mild concoctions at the sixth annual Chili Cookoff, sponsored last Thursday by the Imperial Chamber of Commerce.
St. Paddy’s Day event sponsored by Hanging Horseshoe Brewing Co.
Hanging Horseshoe Brewing Co. and Broken Arrow Cellars are hosting a “Mini Masters” community-involved 9-hole Putt Putt golf tournament this Saturday.
Late filings create more interest in city, county races
Two more filings for city of Imperial races and another for county commissioner are creating interest in local races that hasn’t been seen in a number of election cycles.
Village of Wauneta asks to reduce service hours with Sheriff’s Office
Chase County Sheriff Kevin Mueller told Commissioners Dave Hogsett, Chuck Vette and Don Weiss, Jr. during the Feb.