The Hugoton Hermes

The Hugoton Hermes The Hugoton Hermes is the official newspaper of Stevens County. Owners are RoGlenda Coulter, Kay McD

The Hermes is Stevens County's number one source for local news, pictures and business information. We offer a variety of office supplies, small printing jobs and diverse advertising opportunities.

07/11/2025

Jack Edwin Lower, Robyn Ramsey’s father, passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025.
A memorial service will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 15 at Sublette Christian Church. Interment will follow at Banner Cemetery south of Sublette.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Good Shepherd Hospice, or Park Place Christian Church food bank, in care of Weeks Family Funeral Home & Crematory, P.O. Box 1200, Sublette, KS 67877.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of Mr. Lower’s family and friends.
A complete obituary will be in this week Hermes.

07/10/2025

Brian Nunnery, well known to the area, passed from this life Monday, July 7, 2025 at his home in Lamar with his family by his side.
A celebration of life for Brian is planned for 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 14 at the Peacock Family Chapel located at 209 South Fourth Street in Lamar. Interment will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery. Visitation for Brian will be Monday, July 14 from 9:00 until the time of service also at the Peacock Family Chapel.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Brian’s family and friends.

06/22/2025

This has the potential to be a game-changer.
Elon Musk revealed that Neuralink is preparing to launch its first vision-restoring brain implants within the next 6 to 12 months.
The technology could allow even those who are completely blind to regain their sight — a breakthrough already proven in monkeys, including one that has successfully used the implant for three years.

06/20/2025

FRIENDLY REMINDER: As many gear up for the impending heat wave, it's important to watch where you (and your pets) are walking. As air temperatures surge into the 90s, both concrete and asphalt temperatures will catapult to dangerous levels. That can burn your pups paws if you're not careful.

06/17/2025

Janet Lynn Kilgore passed away peacefully Saturday, June 14, 2025.
A Celebration of Life will be held in her honor Saturday, June 21 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Stevens County Memorial Hall, located at 200 E 6th St, Hugoton. Cremation entrusted by Robson Funeral Home.
Memorials have been established for funeral expenses; make checks payable to Robson Funeral Home, in care of Robson Funeral Home, PO Box 236, Hugoton, Kansas 67951.
Our thoughts, love, hugs and prayers go out to Rex and BJ and all of Janet’s family and friends.
Janet's complete obit will be in this week's Hermes

06/14/2025

Artificial light pollution disrupts firefly mating signals while urban expansion and pesticides threaten their survival. Climate change further stresses these insects that survived millennia of natural challenges. Conservation efforts like habitat restoration and reduced light pollution show promise in stabilizing populations. Protecting fireflies preserves both biodiversity and ecosystem health indicators critical for environmental balance.

06/14/2025

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06/09/2025

The countdown is on and tomorrow is the cutoff date to register and get your tickets for the all school reunion. Numbers are starting to accumulate – 40’s we have 2!, the fifties we have 27 plus, the sixties there are 83, the seventies – 94, the eighties – 20, the nineties – 18, the 2000s -15. Children are stepping up to bring their parent/s for a time to spend with classmates and friends that they grew up with, went to school with, and graduated with. There are people coming in from Washington state, California, Texas, Oklahoma, Arizona, New Mexico so if you are dragging your feet – get on the wagon and get those registrations in! Everything is pay in advance – no exceptions – they have to give the cook numbers to buy supplies. Don’t miss out – get registered.

06/09/2025

Dr. Karen Sue Platt-McClure passed from this life Sunday, April 20, 2025.
Book signing will be Thursday, June 12 from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Robson Funeral Home in Hugoton.
A memorial service celebrating her life will be the following day, Friday, June 13 at 5:00 p.m. at Bethel Friends Church.
A Memorial has been established for Bethel Friends Church in care of Robson Funeral Home, PO Box 236, Hugoton, Ks 67951. Special Note: If you buy a perennial plant and plant it in your yard and just remember “Karen”.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Karen’s family and friends.

06/09/2025

Ollie Lynn Kinser passed from this life Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Visitation will be 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM, on Tuesday, June 10 at the Hornung Family Funeral Home, 1212 W 2nd Street, Liberal. The family will be present to greet friends from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Funeral Services will be at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, June 11 at Trinity Faith Church, 2264 S. Kansas. Burial will follow at Restlawn Cemetery.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Apostolic Bible College in Baxter Springs in care of Hornung Family Funeral Home, 1212 W 2nd Street, Liberal.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mr. Kinser’s family and friends.

06/09/2025

Elizabeth "Beth" Ferne (Traver) Stipe of Amarillo passed from this life peacefully Thursday, June 5, 2025
Graveside services are scheduled for 10:00 AM Wednesday June 11 at Llano Cemetery. The family will be accepting friends from 5:00-7:00 PM Tuesday June 10 at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive, Amarillo.
Our thoughts, hugs, love and prayers go out to Beth’s family and friends.
A complete obituary will be in this week’s Hermes.

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