in to the point For nearly four decades, the first weekend inAugust was known as Blue Grass Festival weekend out at the Grant family spread on Salt Creek northeast of Hugo. Over that span of time, both visitors to the festival and even regional ag-producers came to the realization that more often than not...

Recent Goodland Academy news: On July 14 the Goodland Board of Trustees named Chris Scott as CEO of Goodland Academy effective immediately. The vote was unanimous across the board. Chris’s Interim period was for three months and he has made dramatic improvements on campus. There are more kids on campus to serve and several building renovations are taking place! Chris is in the process of creating more partnerships to fulfill future programs.

Pict ured below: First Bank was the winner of the Sharing Hope Food Bank drive –– Battle of the Banks. They collected more than 7,800 pounds of food. The Sharing Hope board is pictured presenting the trophy to President Bruce Akard and employees.

Yard of the Month goes to Rickey and Vanessa Harrison at 401 N. J St. in Hugo. The immaculate yard features many plants, flowers and trees and a beautiful vegetable garden. Pictured with the Harrisons are Harolynn Wofford, Sammye Thacker and Mary Cook with the garden club.

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