Hoisington News

Three things put the Ellinwood High School girls' basketball team behind early against Hoisington on Friday night - turnovers, offensive rebounds and 3-pointers. If you are a registed user and would like to purchase a subscription, log in to view a list of available subscriptions.

The Hoisington Ministerial Association is sponsoring its first annual soup tasting event, "Taste of Hoisington". All proceeds go to help the needy of the community with rent, utilities etc.

High school football players from St. John, Ellinwood, Macksville, Central Plains and Hoisington signed letters of intent to play at the next level on Wednesday, the national signing day.

Sophomore 145-pound Hillsboro High School wrestler Cody Delk was the grappler of the week for the Trojans.

A trust gift from Leona Berry, a longtime Hoisington resident and beloved school teacher, was left to Clara Barton Hospital Foundation of Hoisington.

The Hoisington Task Force aimed at the prevention of underage drinking, is meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb.

It is certain that there will be at least one new face on the Great Bend City Council after the April 3 city elections.

Ellinwood and Hoisington both have several positions on the city council open in the April 3 election.

Jan Morgentern received a Community Award at the recent Hoisington Chamber of Commerce banquet for her work as a volunteer with the Hoisington Food Bank.

The Ellinwood High School girls' basketball team opened the second day of the Hoisington Winter Jam on Tuesday with a come-from-behind 37-35 win over Victoria.

The city of Hoisington received very good news for the community when 6.7 acres of land were donated for residential development to its land bank, the Hoisington City Council learned at its recent meeting.

Esther E. Jenkins, 83, died Jan. 15, 2012 at Cherry Village Nursing Home, Great Bend.