The Russell VFW Post 6240 held a beautiful Veteran's Day memorial program Tuesday morning, starting at 11 am. The program included an opening prayer, the singing of the national anthem, a speech from a local veteran, and a rifle salute from the VFW Honor Guard.
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The Friday after Thanksgiving means Black Friday to most people. But in recent years in Russell, the Friday after Thanksgiving has turned into Plaid Friday.
The Russell VFW Post 6240 held a beautiful Veteran's Day memorial program Tuesday morning, starting at 11 am. The program included an opening prayer, the singing of the national anthem, a speech from ...
The USD 407 Board of Education held their regular meeting on Monday, November 10, at 5:30 in the district building. Items that stand out from the meeting included student and staff recognition as well...
In the early morning hours on Monday, November 10, a driver fell asleep at the wheel of a semi truck and overturned after drifting off the shoulder.
The Russell County Area Community Foundation (RCACF) has awarded $92,980 in grants to support a broad range of community projects, including the childcare, housing, youth, the arts, and libraries.
Government surplus commodities will be distributed in Russell at Parkside Manor and Russell County Food Pantry on Tuesday, November 25, from 9-11 am.
Sports
Active military, veterans and one guest are invited to watch Kansas student-athletes participating in playoff football this week at no charge.
All 6 goals in Amos Morris Gymnasium have been replaced, adding new features like a shot clock and the ability to swing up and sideways to not interfere with vision of spectators.
GYPSUM-Grady Gebhardt rushed for 333 yards and four touchdowns as the Southeast of Saline Trojans overcame an early deficit and defeated Russell 44-12 in the regional round of the Class 2A State Playo...
Sylvan-Lucas scored on nine of 10 possessions and used a smothering defensive effort to earn a 62-14 win over Rosalia-Flinthills in the second round of the 8-Player Division 1 playoffs on Friday, Nove...
The Lincoln Leopards (9-1) move on to the next round of the playoffs after a 62-34 win over the Oswego Indians (7-3). The Leopards earn their second ever playoff win in school history to continue thei...
