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Obituary for Marietta Lucas
09/06/2024

Obituary for Marietta Lucas

Marietta Mae Lucas, a long-time resident of Chapman, KS, passed away on September 4, 2024, in Wichita, KS at the age of 73.

“I believe in what they (ShelterBox and Rotary) do whole-heartedly. I heard from other folks in the disaster space that ...
09/06/2024

“I believe in what they (ShelterBox and Rotary) do whole-heartedly. I heard from other folks in the disaster space that they (ShelterBox) are one of the most effective groups when it comes to the gap between the initial response of a disaster and the long-term rebuilding after a disaster. They are the ones that fill that gap most effectively and are able to do things other organizations can’t because of their connection with Rotary.” — Jason Browne

Pennsylvania native Jason Browne is about to submit himself to a simulation of the aftereffects of a disaster. Traveling from East to West Coast, Browne stopped in Abilene last week

Obituary for Victoria Martin
09/05/2024

Obituary for Victoria Martin

Victoria Martin, 72, of Lawrence, Kansas, (1951-2024) passed peacefully after a short illness on August 28 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital with family and friends near her side.

I’m beginning to think people want to find reasons to be upset. — Ed Boice
09/05/2024

I’m beginning to think people want to find reasons to be upset. — Ed Boice

Editor’s Note: While the Reflector-Chronicle does not publish letters to the editor on their website, I wrote a response to one that was published in our Sept. 5 edition. The

Restaurant Ike’s 2.0 and St. Andrew’s Elementary School held ribbon cuttings Wednesday.
09/05/2024

Restaurant Ike’s 2.0 and St. Andrew’s Elementary School held ribbon cuttings Wednesday.

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Obituary for Aleah Arevalo
09/05/2024

Obituary for Aleah Arevalo

Aleah’s life began on December 25, 2006, in Manhattan, Kansas. She was the daughter of Thomas Arevalo and Tandi (Sullivan) Reiff. Aleah was a senior at Abilene High School. She

“There's an international aspect, and a national aspect, but there's also a local aspect, and a social aspect. We meet t...
09/05/2024

“There's an international aspect, and a national aspect, but there's also a local aspect, and a social aspect. We meet twice a month, and it's just a good way to get to know people and a good way to help your community.” — Tom Lorson

The Hope Lions Club will celebrate its 100th anniversary during the 23rd annual Hope Heritage Festival Saturday, Sept. 7.

“I don’t think you (John Kollhoff) need to be blasting our city manager for things that he didn’t have complete control ...
09/04/2024

“I don’t think you (John Kollhoff) need to be blasting our city manager for things that he didn’t have complete control of. Him (Ron Marsh) and Leann both actually helped us get into this updated negotiated agreement that lowers that time. So, quite frankly, I applaud you both for doing that.” — Brandon Rein

The Abilene City Commission met Monday for their last meeting of August. During their meeting, the commission decide to no longer pursue the intersection project at NW 14th Street and

Parade during the Chapman Labor Day Festival
09/04/2024

Parade during the Chapman Labor Day Festival

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“At that time, we didn't have farm programs like we have had for the last many years,” she said. “We would go out and me...
09/04/2024

“At that time, we didn't have farm programs like we have had for the last many years,” she said. “We would go out and measure every acre in the county. Certification of crops started the summer of ‘64 when I started. That was the first time the farmers came in themselves to report crops, which we've been doing every year since.” — Ellen Alvarez

After six decades of helping Dickinson County farmers maneuver through government farm programs, Ellen Alvarez is ready to retire.

Women gathered at Little Ike’s Park before Boutique Crawl
09/03/2024

Women gathered at Little Ike’s Park before Boutique Crawl

Women gathered at Little Ike’s Park before the Boutique Crawl the evening of Aug. 30. The Boutique Crawl, an event to promote small businesses, was for the women to walk

Agricultural operations in Kansas have been significantly impacted by recent drought. The U.S. Department of Agriculture...
09/03/2024

Agricultural operations in Kansas have been significantly impacted by recent drought. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover from these adverse weather events.

MANHATTAN/SALINA – Agricultural operations in Kansas have been significantly impacted by recent drought. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers

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