2024

JOAN E. BORG

 Joan E. Borg, 88, of Hutchinson passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson. Memorial Service was held October 27, 2024, at 11 a.m.…

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JASON J. KRUSE

 Jason J. Kruse, 44, of Brownton passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at his home in Brownton. Memorial Service will be Tuesday, October 29, 2024, 11 a.m. at St. John’s…

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SIDNEY GOEMER

 Sidney Walter Goemer passed away peacefully at Methodist Hospital surrounded by his family on October 23, 2024, at the age of 91 following a brief battle with cancer. A funeral…

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At ballot box, it’s not just about party, but skills

Back in early October, as parts of the South were still reeling from Hurricane Helene’s impact and Hurricane Milton had begun its run toward Florida, House Speaker Mike Johnson gave an interview to Fox News. Even though the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, was facing possible staffing and funding shortages as it prepared to deal with both the short-term and long-term aftermath of the crises, Johnson said extra funding would have to wait until after the election.

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