Comanche County News

  • Protection Business Has New Manager

    by - Aug 13, 2026
    By Susan Edmonston, Editor Emeritus Bumper to Bumper, in Protection, has a new store manager – Mike McMoran of Coldwater.  He recently replaced Jeff Heath who managed the Protection location since April 15, 2011. Heath is...
  • Chip Seal Project to Begin Aug. 26

    by - Aug 13, 2026
    Crews from APAC are scheduled to begin work on chip sealing County Road M in Clark County from Highway 34 east to the Comanche County line. This chip seal work is estimated to start on Aug....
  • USD 300 OKs New Athletic Streaming Platform

    by - Aug 13, 2026
    USD 300 will move to a new athletic streaming platform this year after board members approved a change from the NFHS Network to HUDL during the district’s August school board meeting. South Central High School head...
  • Children ‘Beat the Clock’ During Local VBS

    by - Aug 6, 2026
    By Katee Underwood, Staff Writer Children spent the week learning, creating and working together during Vacation Bible School at The First Christian Church, where this year’s theme reminded them that God’s timing and plan are perfect....
  • Comanche County Voters Make Primary Choices

    by - Aug 6, 2026
    Comanche County voters went to the polls Tuesday to select party nominees for federal, state and local offices during the Kansas primary election. According to unofficial results provided by Comanche County Clerk Bri Uhl, 401 ballots...
  • Facebook Post About Chickens Elicits Controversy

    by - Aug 6, 2026
    By Katee Underwood, Staff Writer A recent Facebook discussion about Coldwater’s chicken ordinance has led to a broader conversation among residents about city priorities, ordinance enforcement and the challenges of balancing day-to-day issues with long-term community...
  • Protection Township Library Report 7-30-26

    by - Jul 30, 2026
    Another week closer to school starting. The kids haven’t been coming in as frequently this past week. Not sure if it’s just too darn hot to get out or if they are enjoying the last few...
  • Coldwater Council Discusses Property Procedures

    by - Jul 30, 2026
    The Coldwater City Council spent much of its July 13 meeting discussing a city-owned property on South Baltimore and possible solutions to the city’s growing stray cat population before approving the publication of the 2027 budget...
  • Local Methodist Church Welcomes New Pastor

    by - Jul 30, 2026
    By Susan Edmonston, Editor Emeritus The Protection Methodist Church recently gained a new pastor and his family.  Chris Johnson, 40, of Coldwater began his service to the church in early May. His wife, Katelyn, joins him...
  • From the Squeaky Church Mouse 7-23-26

    by - Jul 23, 2026
    It’s me, the squeaky church mouse, and I know it’s been awhile but this summer heat is keeping me hiding out inside with the AC on.  The church folks are gearing up for Vacation Bible School,...

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