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A Monday Council Grove Lake tour showed flooding behind the blockades in Richey Covey. White-capped waves were creating havoc with former picnic sites and young trees. Time will tell how much damage is done to the water-covered road.

CG Lake working as designed, campsite updates

The water covering roads, campsites and recreation areas at Council Grove Lake this week is inconvenient, damaging and frustrating.

Hayes, PAROC team honored for environmental education work

Alexandra “Alex” Hayes, Outreach Director of the Prophet Aquatic Research and Outreach Center at Emporia State University, recently joined her team in accepting a Kansas Association for Conservation and Environmental Education award recognizing...

Area 4th of July celebrations include kayaking, water volleyball, baseball, BBQ contests, picnics & fireworks

If you’re looking for ways to celebrate Independence Day, there are plenty of options close to home. Celebrations are taking place across the Flint Hills region, with live music, games, a potluck, picnics and spectacular fireworks shows among the...

SENIOR SHOWMANSHIP

K-State FH Extension District welcomes Jessica Mayhew

K-State Flint Hills Extension District has announced that Jessica Mayhew has joined its team as the new agent serving Morris County 4-H, as well as Agriculture and Natural Resources clients in Chase and Morris counties.

Council Grove included in coast-to-coast American Discovery 250 Relay route

Council Grove will be part of a national cross-country relay this fall, and organizers are still seeking a bicyclist to help carry the relay baton through the Flint Hills.

News

CGPL T.A.L.K Program to begin in August

Friends of the Council Grove Public Library in Council Grove will offer a three-part book discussion series in August, September and October exploring the theme “Turning Points: Stories of Women Ch

Washunga Days Kids Fishing Derby winners

Tasha Green, representing the Washunga Days Committee, on Saturday announced the winners of the first Washunga Days Kids Fishing Derby and conducted the drawing for a lifetime hunting and fishing l

CGHS grad wins rookie division in Hemmings Great Race

Dennis Downes, a 1981 Council Grove High School graduate and son of Carole and Bill Downes of Council Grove, recently participated in the 2026 Hemmings Great Race.

Obituaries

Roger K. Swenson

Roger K. Swenson, born on August 7, 1931, in Junction City, Kansas, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2026, in Chapman, Kansas.

Guy Robert Bacon

Guy Robert Bacon was born on February 21, 1944, in his home at Kahola Lake, Kansas. He passed away on June 20, 2026, at the age of 82.

Linda Mae Schroer

Linda Mae Schroer, 84, died June 16, 2026, at Morris County Hospital, Council Grove. She was born March 14, 1942, at the Stubenhofer Maternity Ward in Strong City.

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