Lehigh News

Anna Smith, 93, of Hillsboro, died Nov. 17 at Salem Home, Hillsboro. Born Feb. 20, 1916, in Lehigh, to George and Hattie Martens, she was employed by Kansas Gas and Electric.

Kansas National Guard Staff Sgt. Rick Mounts, of Lehigh, frequently receives thanks for his service in Iraq, and he wants to reciprocate.

An accused stalker, who either abducted or convinced a 17-year-old Marion County teen to get in a vehicle with him, has been in some Marion County schools.

"I think this is a rude awakening for her," Bill Simhiser said. "I can only hope that she'll be a little more careful from now on." Tara, 17, returned to class at Hillsboro High School Monday, four days after a Marion County sheriff's deputy delivered her home to Lehigh, located in Marion County.

On e day after a missing teen and her alleged abductor were found in Hiawatha, 27 News is learning a little more about their relationship.

Marion County sheriffa TMs deputies were on the way to Brown County Thursday afternoon to pick up Tara Renee Simhiser, who had been missing since she was reported as a runaway juvenile Tuesday afternoon, said Marion County Undersheriff David Huntley.

KWCH television in Wichita is reporting Tara Simhiser has been found safe in Hiawatha, Kan., according to the Brown County Sheriff's Department.

Angela Smith & Robert Marin An Amber Alert has been issued for the entire state of Kansas after a 17-year-old Marion County girl is believed to have been taken against her will.

"Bob" grew up in a poor family. His single mother worked to support her four children, but she needed government assistance to get by.

Gordon and Judy Hiebert hosted a family birthday dinner Oct. 3 for Verna Epp and Pearl Koch.

Accidents reported The following accidents were reported to Marion County law enforcement agencies: U.S.-50 near milemarker 298: Benjamin D. Johnson, 18, Wichita, was eastbound on U.S.-50 near milemarker 298 in a 2003 Ford F-250 pickup at 10:56 a.m. Sept.

Viola Baker Suderman, of Hillsboro, chatted with Ray Matz on Thursday about how she recently trimmed shrubs in her back yard.

The sign along Kansas Highway 56 reads: Pesky Rabbits SWEET CORN Follow the Signs 600 Doz Sold It's mid-morning, and the distinctive sound of ears of corn being stripped from the stalk are coming from the field to the north of the house.

Kelli Bryd of Overland Park and Molly Young of Shawnee prepared to board one of the two covered wagons supplied by Flint Hills Overland Wagon Train tours at Ray Davidson's ranch west of Florence.

Johnny and Renee Gilkey of Hillsboro announce the birth of their daughter, Hailey Marie, born June 5 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita.

Cheryl Lynn Prieb and Ross Michael Duerksen were united in marriage April 4 at Garden Community Church in Moundridge with pastor Bruce Porter officiating.

Don and Joyce Weinbrenner will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary with their family.

The total population of Marion County on March 1, 1908, was 21,639 and on March 1, 1909, was 22,046, a gain of 406.

The Lehigh Engine Show, which was canceled last week, is back on again for Memorial Day, an official spokesperson said late last week.

The central-Kansas town of Lehigh will hold its annual Memorial Day Antique Engine Show after all.