Columbus Day Closings Across Finney County
Garden City and Holcomb offices will be open on Monday while Finney County offices and museums close for Columbus Day. The post office closes, banks vary with branches: all closed except Walmart in Garden City, which is open 10 am to 7 pm.
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Deerfield man accused of setting house and car ablaze
A 19 year old Deerfield man Juan Fernando Cantu is in custody after allegedly trying to set a relative's home on fire. He led deputies on a foot chase and allegedly battered two deputies. A burning car was found a block away from the home in G and L Trailer Park. Accelerant was detected on the porch but no injuries or home damage were reported. The incident followed a late night call as the man, reportedly upset with a family member, warned another relative to leave.
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Finney County Historical Society Fall Picnic Program
The Finney County Historical Society hosts its annual fall picnic Sunday at 1 p.m. at the Finney County Museum. Doug Watson of Shawnee Oklahoma will portray humorist Will Rogers and discuss social and political issues of the day. Watson, a former Fulbright lecturer, has toured Kansas with the Great Plains Chautauqua. Kansas Humanities Council History Alive supports the program. Call the museum at 272-3664 for nonmembers.
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Moving day nears for Scott City courthouse renovation
Scott County prepares for a 1.6 million project with nine months of renovations starting Nov 1. Officials coordinate relocation to temporary offices at Morton Building and Scott County Fairgrounds as C D Movers move 6 to 800 boxes and heavy furniture.
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Actress brings St Therese to Garden City
Margaret Litschi a 23 year old actress from St Luke Productions played St Therese in the one act “Therese The Story of a Soul” at St Dominic Catholic Church. Litschi says the role offers a positive message and has deepened her faith while she hopes to expand her acting career toward California. She is from Pennsylvania and studied theater and theology at DeSales University.
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Garden City police review long-closed murder cases
Garden City Police Captain Michael Utz says five old murder or attempted murder cases, dating from 1983 to 1994, are under review for possible follow up. Some lack closure due to missing DNA, ballistics, or witness re-interviews. Suspects Salvador Ramirez Jr and Jesus Nuno are sought. Missing person Yolanda Hernandez remains unfound.
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Garden City Homecoming Parade Returns Downtown After 11 Years
Garden City High School resumes its homecoming parade down Main Street at 6 30 tonight beginning at Fulton Street with floats and bands. A community cookout follows at the high school. Volleyball tournament at 4 pm. Homecoming king and queen crowned Friday before 7 pm football vs Rockhurst at Memorial Stadium. Holcomb also celebrates with a parade at 1 pm Saturday, an air band concert, pig scramble, and a dance 8 pm to midnight. Ghost Towns of Finney County bus trip Saturday leaves museum at 9 am with lunch at Plymell Church visiting multiple sites, return by 6 pm. reservations required, $30–$35. Fall picnic Sunday at 1 pm with Will Rogers impersonator Doug Watson. museum contact 272-3664. Herman Boone, Remember the Titans coach, speaks Monday at 7 pm in Garden City Community College gym as part of GCCC Lecture Series. Satanta Arts Council dinner theater Cookin with Gas Saturday 6 30 pm in Junior Senior High auditorium tickets $20 through tonight. call Carlene Angles 620 649 2651.
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Holcomb Homecoming Parade Opens Festivities on Main Street
Holcomb hosts its 8th Annual Homecoming Parade Friday at 1 p.m. starting at the elementary school and turning onto Henderson Street toward Holcomb High. About 20 entries include the homecoming court and school bands.
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