Victoria News

Wayne Billinger had a love of music. What we will miss more is his approach to government.

Paul J. and Lucy Baier, Hays, celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary on Nov. 7, 2009, with a Mass at St.

Four Hays schools earned building-wide recognition in all four areas -- reading, math, writing and science -- in the Standard of Excellence achievements from last year.

Karen Nowak ran her fingers across the cover of the brand new dictionary she held in her other hand and smiled.

Melissa Wasinger and John Mayers were married Aug. 29, 2009, at St. Fidelis Catholic Church, Victoria, with Father Mike Scully officiating.

Alvin and Irene Dortland, Victoria, celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary Oct.

No matter what you call it, the flu season is in full force in Hays schools. Even with the H1N1 pandemic scare, it's tough to tell what type of flu an ill person is experiencing because H1N1 symptoms are similar to the seasonal flu, health officials say.

Joselin Faith Froelich, daughter of Clint and Savanna Froelich, Hays, was born July 17, 2009.

Marli Ann Smoot and Jared Daniel Schippers were married June 27, 2009, at an outdoor wedding at Custer State Park, South Dakota, with Rev.

At only 3 or 4 years of age, Bob Schmidtberger accompanied his parents to his first service at St.

Frank and Mary Mermis, Hays, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Oct. 3, 2009, with a Mass at St.

Seniors from 10 high schools in four neighboring counties were honored Thursday night for academic success at the annual Kansas Honor Scholars dinner at Hays High School.

Keith and Carol Fieler, Schoenchen, will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary Sept.

Local governments. businesses, schools and county Conservation District staff are getting involved, too.

Dead are Jordyn Claiborn, 16, of Hays, and Cody Younger, 16, of Munjor. Both were passengers in a 1991 Ford truck driven by Clayton Hoffman, 16, of Hays.

Roll Out the Rain Barrel events will take place Saturday in Victoria and Russell.

Ellis County began work Monday on agreements for road maintenance, decommissioning and payment in lieu of taxes with Hays Wind LLC.

A group of Garden City High School students sat down with their families earlier this week to share photos and memories of a trip they took over the summer that could impact their future.

Although the Ellis County Commission approved its 2010 budget as it had been published with a 1.556-mill increase, Commission Chairman Perry Henman said that didn't mean the county would have to spend its budgeted amount.

Kristen Robben and Ryan Heffel were married May 30, 2009, at Aspen Lodge, Estes Park, Colo., with Pastor Dick Glasgow officiating.