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School Board Appreciation Month
School Board Appreciation Month
Sitting on a board of directors is not a simple task, and contrary to popular belief, it involves commitment, genuine interest and much more time than a monthly meeting. The board is responsible for major decisions, financial stability, personnel, government regulations and requirements that might affect them, preserve the institution and provide longevity. These are just a few of their responsibilities. 01/17/2023 23:00
Updated COVID guidelines
Updated COVID guidelines
Like it or not, the flu season is upon us, and because we were saturated for a few years with COVID guidelines we may have forgotten when all we had to concern ourselves with was a seasonal flu or a stomach virus. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has helped explain the differences in winter ailments. 01/17/2023 23:00
Hillegeist recognized by city council
Hillegeist recognized by city council
Lincoln’s city clerk, Heather Hillegeist, was recognized by the Lincoln City Council and Mayor Travis Schwerdtfager for her recent accomplishments as a city clerk. In October of last year Hillegeist became one of only 30 city clerks state-wide who have earned a Master Municipal Clerk designation. The designation took eight years of study, state-wide participation and hard work to complete. 01/17/2023 23:00
Proposed FCC Map Could Prolong Local Problems with Internet Access
Proposed FCC Map Could Prolong Local Problems with Internet Access
If you live in eastern Lincoln County, you may not have access to the internet. Or, your internet speed may be so grindingly slow that you can’t watch the evening news or your favorite television program. 01/10/2023 23:00
LJSHS students recognized for poetry
LJSHS students recognized for poetry
In November 2022, three Lincoln Junior/Senior High School students entered Last November, the Appelley Publishing National Student Poetry Contest. Students submitted a poem of no less than 2 lines and no more than 20 lines of original work. 01/10/2023 23:00
“This Old House” is moving right along!
“This Old House” is moving right along!
If you’re interested in older homes, renovations or simply curious, mark your calendar for Thursday, January 12. 01/10/2023 23:00
Sylvan Unified recognizes achievements in speech
Sylvan Unified recognizes achievements in speech
In the spring of 2022, the USD 299 forensics speech team took second place at the state competition, and two of its members brought home state championships. These students were recognized for their achievements at a recent basketball game. 01/10/2023 23:00
VFW Post 7928 announces scholarship winners
VFW Post 7928 announces scholarship winners
The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is dedicated to promoting patriotism, as well as investing in our future generations. One way of doing this is through offering scholarships for well-deserving students. High School students could win a $35,000 college scholarship, while a middle school student may compete for a $5,000 scholarship. 01/10/2023 23:00
It’s happening on Main Street, Sylvan Grove
It’s happening on Main Street, Sylvan Grove
Progress continues on the Sylvan Senior Center Farmers Elevator renovation project. The roof has been replaced. Exterior and interior limestone walls have been tuck pointed and refurbished. New concrete floors and drainage systems have been installed in the basement and Great Room. Interior framework has been completed, and rooms are ready for finishing. 01/10/2023 23:00
Commission Meeting Minutes
Commission Meeting Minutes
December 27, 2022 01/10/2023 23:00
Salina Symphony to Present “Journey”
Salina Symphony to Present “Journey”
The Salina Symphony will present a concert titled “Journey” on Sunday, January 29, at 4 p.m. at the Stiefel Theatre under the baton of Music Director Yaniv Segal. 01/10/2023 23:00
NCK Raptors Mountain Bike Team to hold First Practice
NCK Raptors Mountain Bike Team to hold First Practice
North Central KS - The NCK Raptors Mountain Bike Team is preparing for their third season with the first practice planned for Sunday, January 15, 2-4 p.m. at Palen Family Farms, east of Tipton, KS. The NCK Raptors team is open to boys and girls 6th to 12th grade from area schools and homeschool students in North Central Kansas, and is in the third year of the Interscholastic Kansas Cycling League. 01/10/2023 23:00
Lincoln Art Center Exhibit
Lincoln Art Center Exhibit
Lincoln . “Meditations on Nature: Color and Form” The Lincoln Art Center will feature an exhibit of selected works from Amanda Wagner, Bennington, Jennifer Weigel, McPherson, and Kristen Luber, of Topeka Jauary 13 - February 25th. The opening reception will be held at the Lincoln Art Center on Friday January 13 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. 01/10/2023 23:00
4H Council
4H Council
The Lincoln County 4-H Council met on December 28, 2022. The council discussed the Post Rock District Judging Extravaganza, 4-H Days in Beloit, the Lincoln County Fair schedule, and dates for beef weigh-in. The date for the 4-H Judging Extravaganza has yet to be determined; however, any 4-H members who wish to be on the planning committee may contact the extension office. There may also be an opportunity for some older members to help create judging items for the younger kids. 4-H Days in Beloit will be February 11th and 4-H volunteers to monitor rooms are needed. The Lincoln County Fair will be held July 19- 22 with the Fashion Review on 13th of July, and the foods and photography judging on July 17th. It was discussed that there could be opportunities for other organizations to do community service to help with fair set-up, clean-up and building watches during the fair. The location for the fashion review, food, and photography judging has yet to be determined. Beef weigh-in will be on February 18th beginning at 10 am at the fairgrounds. The next 4-H council meeting is scheduled for February 16th at 6:30 pm. 01/10/2023 23:00
Community Calendar
Community Calendar
Thursday, January 12 01/10/2023 23:00
Vacant Lincoln buildings being saved
Vacant Lincoln buildings being saved
Lincoln County Economic Development recently posted in their Live Lincoln County Facebook page of progress being made in restoring Lincoln’s historic downtown district. 01/03/2023 23:00
Assistance needed to find man who escaped custody
Assistance needed to find man who escaped custody
According to KSAL news and the Lincoln County Sheriff ’s office, a Salina man who led local law enforcement on a multicounty high speed pursuit is being sought after he slipped put of a handcuff and escaped from custody. Captain Jim Hughes from the Saline County Sheriff ’s Office says they are seeking 37-year-old Steven Moss. 01/03/2023 23:00
Pickerings to retire
Pickerings to retire
Many residents don’t know life without RanDan, Inc. picking up their solid waste every week. After 31 years of serving Lincoln County in this capacity, come rain or come shine, Randy and Krystal Pickering have decided to retire. 01/03/2023 23:00
Sylvan Senior awarded grant for building renovation
Sylvan Senior awarded grant for building renovation
On December 23, 2022, Governor Laura Kelly announced the recipients of the fall 2022 Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (HEAL) grants to revitalize underused and dilapidated downtown buildings and turn them into economic drivers in Kansas communities. A total of 15 projects from across the state are receiving almost $773,000 in matching grant funds. 01/03/2023 23:00
Lincoln-Sentinel-Republican

Lincoln Sentinel-Republican