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Class of 2019 - PDF Edition

By Tammy Schlingmann on Wed, 05/01/2019 - 09:57

Class of 2019 PDF edition available to subscribers. Enter your login and password after clicking on a page.

May 2, 2019 - PDF Edition

By Tammy Schlingmann on Wed, 05/01/2019 - 09:34

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Highway Closure

By Tammy Schlingmann on Tue, 04/30/2019 - 16:42

K-31 Highway between Osage City and U.S. 75 Highway is closed due to water over the highway.

Rachelle Thurston

By Rosie Blacketer on Tue, 04/30/2019 - 08:05

July 29, 1969 – April 28, 2019

LYNDON — Rachelle Thurston, Lyndon, died Sunday, April 28, 2019. She was 49.

She was born July 29, 1969, at Cleveland, Okla., the daughter of Floyd and Chris Goddard. She was a long time resident of Osage County and lived in Lyndon the last two years. She graduated from Prue High School, Prue, Okla., with the class of 1987.

Jerry “Goose” Dean Ormsby

By Rosie Blacketer on Mon, 04/29/2019 - 16:35

July 29, 1953 – April 26, 2019

TOPEKA — Jerry “Goose” Dean Ormsby, Osage City, passed away peacefully with family at his side, Friday, April 26, 2019, at Healthcare Resorts, Topeka. He was 65.

He was born July 29, 1953, son of Alvin and Leota Ormsby, Osage City. He served Osage City community as a police officer for 20 years. He also volunteered his time with the fire department until health issues forced him to retire. He worked for COF, Osage City.

Jill Nicole Casten Downing

By Rosie Blacketer on Mon, 04/29/2019 - 12:50

June 17, 1980 – April 23, 2019

MANHATTAN — Jill Nicole Casten Downing Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at her home in Manhattan. She was 38.

She was born June 17, 1980, at Ottawa, the daughter of the late, Joyce Stinson Casten and Jeff Casten.

She grew up in Quenemo and graduated from Marais des Cygnes Valley High School in 1998. She lived in Manhattan since 2014.

William “Bill” Smith Sr.

By Rosie Blacketer on Mon, 04/29/2019 - 12:14

Nov. 1, 1925 – April 28, 2019

TOPEKA — William “Bill” Smith Sr., Topeka, died Sunday, April 28, 2019. He was 93.

He was born Nov. 1, 1925, at Franklin, Neb., the son of Francis and Daisie Baker Smith.

He married Julia Maus, July 30, 1946, at her parents’ home. She preceded him in death March 22, 2006.

He worked in construction as well as managed his own farm. He had a lifelong love for farming. He and his wife, Julia, purchased a farm in 1950 near Harveyville, that he actively farmed until two years ago, but was involved with until his death.

Easter Egg Hunts in OS County

By Tammy Schlingmann on Wed, 04/24/2019 - 08:09

Check out some of the Easter egg hunts that were held this year in the April 25, 2019 edition and so many other stories, like Mayor Jon Brady, Overbrook receiving Mayor of the Year Award. If you do not have a subscription to The Osage County Herald-Chronicle, you can pick up the paper at various businesses located throughout Osage County and be sure to call our office at (785) 528-3511 to start your subscription in time for next week's paper. It is not only convenient, but it will save you money. Subscription Rates:
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April 25, 2019 - PDF Edition

By Tammy Schlingmann on Wed, 04/24/2019 - 08:01

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Rick J. Harper

By Rosie Blacketer on Mon, 04/22/2019 - 08:42

Feb. 6, 1952 – March 20. 2019

ELLSWORTH — Rick J. Harper died March 20, 2019. He was 67.

He was born Feb. 6, 1952, at Salina, the son of Harland and Marcelyn Davis Harper.

He married Kim Lindburg April 24, 1982, at Lindsborg. She survives.

He was deputy sheriff for Ellsworth County Sheriff’s Department for many years. He was a sports enthusiast, bowled for many years, enjoyed cheering for KSU Wildcats and Kansas City Royals and loved fishing with his fishing buddy, Ken.

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