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Huelskamp Accepting Applications for Summer Internships

Congressman Tim Huelskamp is now accepting applications from college-aged young adults seeking internships in his Washington, D.C. office as well as in his Kansas offices located in Dodge City, Hutchinson, Salina and Manhattan.

Drivers Education Enrollment Meeting is Thursday

Russell High School will offer Drivers Education to students that will be age 14 by June 1, 2013. Enrollment will be held on Thursday, February 14, 2013 at 7:30 PM in the RHS cafeteria for parents and students.

Senator Moran Now Accepting Applications for Summer 2013 Internships

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) announced Monday he is accepting applications for congressional internships in his Washington, D.C., and Kansas offices for summer 2013.

RHS Scholars Bowl Team Finishes 3A Runners-Up

The Russell High School Scholars Bowl Team capped off their best season in school history on Saturday, February 9 with a runner-up finish at the Class 3A State Scholars Bowl Meet in Cimarron.

RACC Annual Awards Banquet a Big Success

Awards and encouragement were plenty at the 2013 Russell Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Banquet Thursday night that was hosted at Fossil Creek Hotel and Suites in Russell.

Kansas Reporting Nearly 700 Flu, Pneumonia Deaths

Kansas health officials say the state is being hit hard by the flu in the current flu season.

Two Large Projects Keep Electric Department Busy

Electrical system reliability and redundancy are the goals involved in two large projects that the City of Russell Electric Utilities Department is currently working on, said Department Director Duane Banks recently.