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19 turn tassels at HHS
Sunday afternoon not only marked a day to honor Mothers, but to also recognize graduates of Haxtun High School. Nineteen students entered graduation ceremonies on Sunday, May 12 and exited as Haxtun H...
Class of 7 graduates FHS
A class of seven students undoubtedly becomes like an extended family. And a class of seven students gets to know one another in a way only a family would. Commencement ceremonies at Fleming High Scho...
Haxtun BOE hires Jones as Superintendent
Aron Jones has been named Superintendent of Haxtun Schools. Jones' announcement came Tuesday afternoon following a community meet and greet Monday evening and board interviews Tuesday morning. His...
Chamber Spotlight
1. Please give some background/history on the opening/purchase of your business. I first began working on guns 15 years ago. I opened in September 2022 here in Haxtun. 2. What are the owners/key...
Lions Club helps hospital with vehicle purchase
WHERE there's a need there's a Lion. Haxtun Hospital was in dire need for a patient transport and pharmacy delivery vehicle. The hospital delivered almost 2,000 prescriptions and traveled over 15,000...
Haxtun Health plans annual Health Fair for June 1
Haxtun Health will host its annual Health Fair on Saturday, June 1. The Health Fair will be from 7 a.m.–12 p.m. at the Haxtun Community Center. Pre-registration is available online at haxtunhealth.org. Participants can also register in person on t...
Garden to Kitchen Program slated for May 20 in Holyoke
Garden to Kitchen Program coming on May 20 is at the Phillips County Event Center in the Ortner Room from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Garden to Kitchen Program will allow participants to learn about caring for tomatoes, peppers and herbs and a demonstratio...
A rural pathway to prevent diabetes in NE CO
My doctor recently told me I am on a path to developing diabetes. I have "prediabetes" and really need to focus on diet and exercise. But I love meat, potatoes, tortillas and a weekly donut. Can I...
Haxtun PD re-registers sex offender
The Haxtun Police Department re-registered a sex offender within Haxtun's city limits recently. Patrick Lee Pittman is registered in the 200 block of West Grant Street. Pittman, 34, was convicted in June 2013 of attempted sex assault on a child in a...
Chamber Spotlight
1. Please give some background/history on the opening/purchase of your business. We built our first storage unit on Burlington Avenue in 1986. Since then we have expended to three locations in...
PCEDC announces scholarships & awards
On April 24, Phillips County Economic Development named seven youths in Phillips County the awardees of the 2024 Impact and Opportunity Scholarship at the PCED Annual Meeting. The award recognizes...
Interviews and meet & greet slated for May 13-14
Three finalists have been named in the search for a new Superintendent of Haxtun Schools. The local Board of Education announced the three following a closed-door, executive session to review applications in a Tuesday, April 23 meeting. With the...
PCFES dedicates Hall of Education to Shirley Krogmeier on April 18
Family, friends and staff gathered at Phillips County Family Education Services on April 18 to celebrate the dedication of the Shirley Krogmeier Hall of Education. This honor was given in recognition...
Haxtun Health hires Dr. Dana Morgan to start seeing patients this summer
The medical team at Haxtun Health is fully staffed. That news came from Chief Executive Officer Dewane Pace in a late-April meeting of the Haxtun Health Board of Directors. Pace said that Dr. Dana Morgan has accepted a full-time position with Haxtun...
PCED's 2024 annual meeting celebrates success
Phillips County Economic Development marked a successful 2024 Annual Meeting, featuring speakers from Designs By Fergie and the local Board of Cooperative Education Services who inspired attendees...
Seger signs for softball with LCC
Haxtun senior Samantha Seger signed a letter of intent to play softball at Lamar Community College next fall. Seger sealed her commitment with friends and family by her side in signing ceremonies at...
Chamber Spotlight
1. Please give some background/history on the opening/purchase of your business. We opened our doors in February 2019 in Paoli. 2. What are the owners/key players in your building? Allison Horton — O...
King & Queen Light up the Night
HAXTUN HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS Kaiden Schelling and Megan Walker were crowned 2024 Prom King and Queen during grand march ceremonies on Saturday night. This year's prom theme, selected by the junior...
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...
Phillips County officials and local emergency responders refining communication protocols
During the Phillips County Board of County Commissioner’s meeting on March 29, Commissioner Terry Hofmeister and County Administrator, Andrew Nygaard, shared information from a March 25 meeting held to discuss dispatching procedures by the P...
Phillips Co. Museum receives couple's gift & creations for display
On Wednesday, April 15, Phillips County Museum volunteers, Carol Haynes and Hilda Hassler, opened a box of gifts sent to the museum by Jeffery and Ina Clem of Penrose. The box contained a "double...
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...
Haxtun Education Foundation announces scholarship & grant recipients
The Haxtun Education Foundation Directors recently announced the recipients of $1,000 scholarships to Haxtun graduating seniors, Brock Miller and Kirsta Dishman. The HEF also granted $2,000 grants to...
Chamber Spotlight
1. Please give some background/history on the opening/purchase of your business. The Haxtun Community Federal Credit Union was chartered in 1938. 2. What are the owners/key players in your building?...
Casino Royale Crowning
FLEMING SENIOR David Betley was crowned Prom King during the school's annual event held last Saturday, April 14 at the Sterling Elks Lodge. Senior Tori Champ, who did not attend this year's prom, was...
