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Prowers Medical Center Executes Disaster Plan for Multi-Vehicle Accident
The multi vehicle collision that occurred on Wednesday, June 10, on Highway 287 south of Lamar resulted in numerous injuries and loss of life. The majority of the injured were taken by local Lamar/County Fire and Ambulance services to the Prowers Medical Center emergency room. Medical staff responded to care for the injured on several […]
High Plains Breaking Ground on Pediatric Clinic
Jay Brooke, Executive Director of High Plains Community Health Center, revealed that following a review of architect plans, bids will be sent out for construction of a pediatric clinic at the medical campus off Kendall Drive in Lamar. “We plan to have the bids go out next week,” Brooke told the Prowers County Commissioners during their […]
Great Entertainment at Holly Bluegrass Festival
A combination of great weather, free music, food and entertainment for the family are the prime ingredients for two days of fun this past weekend for the 13th Annual Holly Bluegrass Festival. The town of Holly rolls out the red carpet each second weekend in June to host the only free bluegrass music festival in […]
LCC Outlines Initiatives to Increase Enrollment
Five initiatives for increasing student enrollment at Lamar Community College were outlined by President John Marrin as he briefed the Prowers County Commissioners during their Tuesday meeting, June 16. “Each of the five are very important to the school and will help develop us as a destination college,” he explained. Marrin also said the college […]
Renovations Underway for New Taco Johns
The Taco Johns franchise is returning to Lamar after a several month absence. The building, formerly known as Tacos, at 1701 South Main Street is being gutted from wall to wall, floor to ceiling to make way for a new operation under a new owner. Motorists have noted the roll-outs and construction conexes in front […]
Wheels in Motion Bike Clinic Open for Business
Flat tire, loose spokes, sprung sprocket??? Help is on the way, now that the youth-led, Wheels in Motion bike and skateboard clinic is open for business in downtown Lamar. A grand opening to mark the event was held Friday, June 12 at the shop at the corner of Main and Olive Streets, the former PCDI […]
Cowboy Up at the Wagons in Granada
Area residents can enjoy the aroma of a chuck wagon fire and outdoor cooking at the annual Cowboy Up at the Wagons event, Saturday and Sunday, June 20 and 21st at the End of the Line Arena at Camp Amache in Granada. The event is sponsored by the Santa Fe Trail Cookers and Arena Dust, […]
Wiley Hay Days Royalty for 2015 is Elsie Moulder
Elsie was born on the family farm 1 1/2 miles north of Wiley in April of 1932. Her parents were Charlie and Mildred Oswald. After the death of her father the family moved to Wiley, 511 Welton. She still resides at that address. In May of 1949 she was united in marriage to D.C. Moulder. […]
Granada Safe Route Street Project Delayed
The CDOT Safe Routes to School project began in Granada in 2013 when funds were awarded to design and construct a safe environment when students either walked or rode a bike to school. Granada Police Chief, David Dougherty, informed the Granada Trustees that the single bid for the construction project was over the nominal range […]
Iberdrola and Tri-State G & T Sign Wind Power Agreement
Iberdrola Renewables Announces Wind Power Agreement with Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association Twin Buttes II Wind Project to Supply Clean, Competitively-priced Power PORTLAND, Ore. – Iberdrola Renewables today announced a 25-year contract to supply Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. (Tri-State) – a wholesale electric power supplier owned by 44 electric cooperatives and public power […]
Lamar Chamber and Honkers Greet Ballantyne Vision Care
This past Friday, June 5, Lamar Chamber Honkers and directors welcomed a new business to town, Ballantyne Vision Care at 310 East Olive in Lamar. Dr. Jordan Ballantyne is now providing full service eye exams and is accepting new patients of all ages. He is also storing medical records Dr. McGrath’s former patients. Although new […]
Lamar Revenue Taxes Show Monthly Gain
The City of Lamar’s April Sales and Used Tax shows a 3.96% improvement over April 2014 by $9,235.95 with $242,352 collected this past May and $233,116 collected last year. Other Sales and Use Tax collections improved 1.06% over the same time last year for a gain of $2,784. Total collections for April 2015 are at […]
Fair Board Clears Beer Garden Hurdle with Commissioners
The Sand and Sage Fair Board, by a two to one vote from the County Commissioners, received approval to apply for a special events permit to host a beer garden during four events in this year’s Sand and Sage Fair. This clears the path for the fair board to request a permit from the City […]
Lamar Elks # 1319 Celebrated 100th Anniversary
There were 46 original charter members of the BPOE in Lamar on May 24, 1915, 100 years ago. That membership has ebbed and flowed over the years, but the spirit of the Elks holds as true today as it did back in 1868 when the order was first created in New York City. The Lamar […]
Lamar Police Department and Domestic Safety Sign Agreement
Lamar Mayor, Roger Stagner, signed a memorandum of understanding between the Lamar Police Department and the Domestic Safety Resource Center as outlined by Lamar Police Chief, Kyle Miller and Kathy McCorkle, Executive Director of DSRC. The MOU will help to provide assistance to victims of domestic crimes, as the Center currently provides such items as […]
24th Granada-Bristol Days June 19-20
The 24th Annual Granada-Bristol Days celebrations will begin Friday, June 19th, at 7pm with a Benefit Supper and Auction at the Granada Complex. Everyone is welcome and all proceeds will benefit the town’s First Responders and Fire Personnel. The weatherman is forecasting mostly sunny skies with a slight chance of afternoon showers on Saturday. The day […]
Free Firewood Available at Lamar Transfer Station
If you want it, you can come and get it, according to Lamar Public Works Director, Pat Mason. There are some provisions a resident has to follow for the free firewood, though. Mason said the opportunity comes at the last weekend of every month, during the free weekend at the city transfer station on Crystal […]
Chip Seal Project Set for Several Holly Streets
The Holly Trustees held a brief monthly meeting on Wednesday, June 3, approving an engineering services contract with Atencio Engineering for a feasibility study for two railroad water line crossings and a boring on Highway 50 in town. This is a preliminary segment needed for the $20,000 REDI Grant project for the community. Interim Administrator, […]
Schaefer Selected as Interim Lamar Librarian
Todd Schaefer, a substitute teacher for Wiley middle and junior high school and a board member of the Lamar Library, has been appointed as a replacement for Debbie Reynolds, the former librarian. Schaefer has been a board member for just over a year and has lived in Prowers County with his young family for […]
Honkers Welcome Arkansas Valley Paintball and AJM Repair
Lock and Load your paintballs! The Lamar Chamber Honkers recently visited Arkansas Valley Paintball at their headquarters at 310 East Washington Street in Lamar. Dustin and Amber Miller are available to set you and your group up with a paintball party indoors and coming soon, an outdoor range. Admission prices are set for adults and […]