Military veterans of the VFW and American Legion fought in the rain, snow, heat and night. 

The price of Dickinson County’s new jail will not be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Patrons filled their own soft drinks again Friday.

Ginger has been patiently waiting to greet visitors.

Reporter’s note: After a several decade slide into decay, Old Abilene Town has been brought back to life thanks to a dedicated group of board members, volunteers and donors. In Part 2, this installment talks about the renovation of the Merchants Hotel and plans for the future.

With less than two weeks until the June 1 deadline, several candidates recently have filed for elected office in the cities of Dickinson County and Herington hospital board, according to Barb Jones, Dickinson County Clerk/Election Officer.

The Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower VFW Post 3279 and Auxiliary will conduct Memorial Day activities on Monday, May 25 at the following locations and times:

The city of Abilene plans to apply for a State of Kansas Community Development Block Grant program to assist small businesses following a presentation at the Abilene City Commission study session on Monday.

Dickinson County will partner with the Dickinson County Economic Development Corp. to help small businesses deal with COVID-19 issues.

By Tim Horan

Many seniors experience depression, anxiety or loneliness and during the COVID-19 pandemic, those symptoms can escalate.

The Abilene School Board of Education heard the first read of USD 435 2020-2025 Strategic Plan at its May meeting from Assistant Superintendent Chris Cooper.

Reporter’s note: After a several decade slide into decay, Old Abilene Town has been brought back to life thanks to a dedicated group of board members, volunteers and donors. This first story addresses some of that comeback and plans for the iconic tourist attraction.

Erik Graefe was named this morning as Abilene High School’s boys basketball coach.

Working at Village Manor while attending Abilene High School,

Concerns about COVID-19 may make it difficult to find poll workers during the 2020 Elections.

The Abilene Recycling Center is now empty. Next Tuesday those bins will start to fill up again.

By Tim Horan

The city of Abilene has acquired a collection of signs.

Sales tax collections were lower in Dickinson County in February compared to January, but that is likely due to slower sales and not because of the COVID-19 shutdown.

Abilene City Manager Jane Foltz presented an outline to open part of the city, including the Parks and Recreation Department, at the regular city meeting on Monday.

The public responded to the question of chickens. 

After considerable discussion, the Abilene Board of Education approved plans to hold the 2020 graduation ceremony on July 19 in the Abilene Gymnasium.

Reports from people at the Abilene Municipal Airport and a video of the debris field left behind has Dickinson County officials wondering if a tornado and not straight line winds came through the Abilene area on Monday, May 4.

Except for the Dickinson County Treasurer and County Clerk’s offices — which will continue to take appointments — other county departments reopened today (Monday, May 11) to the public.

Two people from Colorado were transported to Salina Regional Health Center following a one-vehicle crash shortly after noon on Sunday.

Construction started on the Abilene High School Vo-Ag building with a bang Thursday morning.

Honoring Dwight D. Eisenhower with a memorial took 21 years to complete.

Two separate cases of sexual misconduct were dropped against an Salina man.

While Dickinson County slowly opens after the end of the stay-at-home order, Memorial Health System is still dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic.

CHAPMAN — Chapman High School will have a virtual graduation and a community parade, principal Kevin Suther said in a letter to seniors and parents.

While there was no official vote, the city of Abilene may soon allow hens in the city limits.

During a special Abilene Public Schools board meeting Friday morning, board members approved bids to renovate the Abilene High School Vo-Ag building and voted to begin construction of a new track and football field at Cowboy Stadium. 

A swirling wind recorded at over 90 miles per hour damaged the Abilene Municipal Airport, blew an RV off the roadway, and downed power lines and trees Monday morning.

It didn’t take long for contractors to converge onto the Abilene area to solicit work after Monday morning’s storm.

ENTERPRISE – The day after Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly announced she has lifted certain stay-at-home restrictions, residents of the Enterprise Estates Nursing Center celebrated May Day.

Dickinson County officials who were preparing the county’s COVID-19 reopening plan were more than a little surprised by at least one restriction imposed by the state.

The dream of many Abilene residents to have an updated, renovated football field and facility is in process of becoming reality.