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 By Candie Fix    News    April 24, 2024 

Candidates chosen in superintendent search

The Haxtun School District Board of Education named three finalists in the search of a new school superintendent. The Board made the announcement following an application process that drew 10 applicants and a lengthy close-door meeting Tuesday...

 
 By Candie Fix    News    April 24, 2024 

Chamber honors locals for 2023 accomplishments

Monday evening, April 15 brought businessmen and women, volunteers, community members and Haxtun Chamber of Commerce members together for this year's annual banquet, featuring awards night. The event...

 
 By Candie Fix    Sports    April 24, 2024 

Bulldogs defeat top-ranked Akron Rams at home on Tuesday

Tuesday afternoon baseball in Haxtun brought on a clash of two top-ranked teams in Colorado 1A baseball as the Bulldogs hosted the Rams from Akron for a Lower Platte League contest. Going into the...

 
 By Candie Fix    News    April 18, 2024

Fleming Schools purchases software to safeguard from unauthorized access

Teacher contracts are approved and agreements have been granted for classified staff members at Fleming Schools for 2024-25. The local Board of Education finalized preparations for next school year in a short, one-hour meeting on Thursday, April 11....

 
 By Candie Fix    Sports    April 18, 2024

Bulldogs take 4 of 5 last week; advance to 8-4 overall

The Haxtun Bulldogs took a win in four of their last five outings. Over the past week, Haxtun took on Otis, Merino and Sedgwick County, all on the road. As of mid-week, the Bulldogs hold an overall 8-4 record. The Bulldogs kicked off their road...

 
 By Candie Fix    News    April 11, 2024

Town of Haxtun to switch insurance carrier

The Haxtun Town Council voted to make changes to policy regarding the use of the community center by non-profits as well as elected to change employee health insurance companies during a recent, April meeting. Additionally, the Council discussed the...

 
 By Candie Fix    News    April 11, 2024

Superintendent search draws interest

The application deadline for the superintendent position at Haxtun School District has closed. According to Haxtun School Board President Amy Kilgour, the District received 10 applications for the lead position. Over the next few weeks, the Board of...

 
 By Candie Fix    Sports    April 11, 2024

Haxtun Bulldogs go 2-1 in last week's action; currently 4-3 overall

The Haxtun Bulldogs went 2-1 over the past week with games against Prairie, Yuma and Briggsdale. Haxtun took down Prairie and Briggsdale on their home field but suffered a loss to Yuma on the Road....

 
 By Candie Fix    News    April 4, 2024

Newsstand rates increase for first time in 15 years

The price per paper of The Haxtun-Fleming Herald has increased. For the first time in 15 years, Publishers have been forced to increase the price of the newspaper. Individual papers are now $2. Issues of the Herald can be found at Haxtun Super’s, Z...

 
 By Candie Fix    News    April 4, 2024

Frechman BOE renews Firme's contract for 2024-25

An hour-long March meeting of the Frenchman Board of Education focused on preparing for the upcoming year. Following administration reports, board members voted to approve Principal Kortney Firme’s contract and salary schedules for Fleming in 2024-25...

 
 By Candie Fix    News    April 4, 2024

Haxtun BOE approves adding 10 minutes to school day

Members of the Haxtun Board of Education approved the 2024-25 District calendar during a month end, March meeting. In addition, the Board approved a list of resignations and personnel report for the coming school year. At the start of the two-hour me...

 
 By Candie Fix    News    April 4, 2024

Haxtun Health Board of Directors renews Pace's contract for 3 years

Main street clinic progress, Chief Executive Officer Dewane Pace’s contract and staffing updates topped agenda items in a nearly two-hour meeting of the Haxtun Health Board of Directors in late March. The Board of Directors voted to extend P...

 
 By Candie Fix    Sports    April 4, 2024

Bulldogs split with Tigers on Saturday

Bulldog baseball advanced to 2-2 on the year following double-header action at home against Wiggins on Saturday. Haxtun took the first game, 7-1, for the league win but fell 7-5 in extra innings in...

 
 By Candie Fix    News    March 28, 2024

Legislative reporter discontinues weekly service

For many years, legislative reporter Marianne Goodland has offered reporting services to Herald readers and for that publishers have been thankful. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, Goodland has been forced to suspend her legislative...

 
 By Candie Fix    Sports    March 28, 2024

Bulldog tracksters open 2024 season on Saturday at Yuma's Early Qualifier

Haxtun High School tracksters opened the 2024 season at the Yuma Early Qualifier on March 23 at Yuma High Schools. Top 10 results from that meet are as follows: Girls 100-meter dash: Nea Giada, ninth, 15.50. 200-meter dash: Gaida, seventh, 30.73....

 
 By Candie Fix    Sports    March 28, 2024

Bulldogs go 1-1 in season opener at home

The returning State Champion Haxtun Bulldogs took the diamond for the first time since clinching the 2023 State title last spring. A home opener against the Holyoke Dragons on Saturday kicked off the...

 
 By Candie Fix    News    March 13, 2024

Two Lady Bulldogs earn All-Conference

Two Lady Bulldogs received All-Conference honors at the conclusion of the 2023-24 basketball season. This year's season came to a conclusion in the first round of Districts and after final placings at...

 
 By Candie Fix    News    March 7, 2024

Frenchman BOE addresses parents' concerns

More than two dozen parents, staff and community members packed into the Fleming School/Community Library for the February meeting of the Frenchman Board of Education. The meeting opened with two closed-door meetings for the purpose of conferencing...

 
 By Candie Fix    News    March 7, 2024

Haxtun Superintendent Marsha Cody resigns

The Haxtun School District is in search of a new Superintendent. Marsha Cody submitted her resignation to the Board of Education earlier this week. In an announcement to staff on Monday, March 4, Cody said she has accepted a position with the Brush...

 
 By Candie Fix    News    March 7, 2024

Dr. Ehrin Armstrong to provide services at Haxtun Health

Haxtun Health has added a cardiologist, vascular surgeon and a certified wound care physician to the care team in Haxtun. The addition of Doctor Ehrin Armstrong brings all three specialty areas to the Haxtun community. Chief Executive Office Dewane...

 
 By Candie Fix    News    March 7, 2024

Chamber opens nominations for awards

The Haxtun Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for 2023 year-end awards. Awards are given out at the annual Chamber banquet which is slated for April 15 this year. Each year the Chamber honors those who stand out in the community with eight...

 
 By Candie Fix    News    February 29, 2024

Edwards & Seger present Wellness Master Plan

Haxtun Board of Education members heard a detailed report from the District’s Wellness Committee as well as reviewed and approved Superintendent Marsha Cody’s annual evaluation in an early morning meeting on Friday, Feb. 23. Board members also looked...

 
 By Candie Fix    News    February 22, 2024

Six arrested following Friday morning pursuit

Six individuals were arrested southwest of Fleming Friday following a pursuit that began in Washington County early that morning. According to information from the Logan County Sheriff’s Office, two of the six that were arrested included juveniles w...

 
 By Candie Fix    News    February 22, 2024

Goddard signs with Black Hills State University

A successful career in high school track and field has afforded Cassidy Goddard, Haxtun High School senior, the opportunity to compete at the collegiate level. Goddard signed a letter of intent to...

 
 By Candie Fix    Sports    February 22, 2024

Bulldogs wrap up BB season; bid farewell to two senior starters

The high school basketball season has come to a close for the Haxtun Bulldogs and while the overall win column doesn't display what coaches and players had set out to accomplish, there is still...

 

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