Special events organized for Pandemic Class of 2020
Washington County High School seniors lined up along C Street in Washington with parents and other well-wishers lining the street on Friday evening. The event was put together as a way to help recognize the graduating class since they were unable... + continue reading
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Memorial Day will be a little different this year as officials modify plans for the annual Memorial Day services. The following information on Memorial Day events has been provided to the Washington County News:
MAHASKA – Mahaska will have a Memorial Day... + continue reading
There will be no alumni banquets in Washington County this Memorial weekend. Most banquets have been cancelled this year, although one banquet is postponed until Labor Day weekend. The following alumni banquet information has been provided to the Washington... + continue reading
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The “odd looking rock” was determined to be a mammoth tooth after comparing it to photos found online.
Garrett Martin found a fossilized woolly mammoth tooth while fishing along Mill Creek in rural Washington County a few weeks ago. The 13-year-old from Hanover noticed an “odd-looking rock” sticking out of the soil while waiting for the fish to bite. He and his father, Jeremy, kicked up the rock to... + continue reading
Hanover’s Tianna Lohse will play basketball at Cloud County Community College.
The recruiting process for Hanover senior Tianna Lohse with Cloud County Community College went a little different than usual. “It was all done over phone, email and text. They sent me a virtual tour of the campus,” said Lohse, describing her process with Cloud County Community College. A few weeks... + continue reading
The halls are empty at all area schools during a time when they would normally be teeming with students of all ages. Because of the closure related to the coronavirus pandemic, teachers and school administrators have had to figure out how to continue educational pursuits in an online format.
Most students are participating in the new distance or online learning this spring, according to area principals and superintendents. Internet issues have been a concern for some students, but the districts have been working with families to find temporary internet options or alternative methods... + continue reading
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If you search “Washington High School Kansas” on Google, there is a good chance you’ll come up with a few hits for the Washington High School in Kansas City along with a few hits for the local pre-... + continue reading
A Zoom meeting of the Kansas State Delegates to the GOP national convention.
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Hanover’s Tianna Lohse will play basketball at Cloud County Community College.
The recruiting process for Hanover senior Tianna Lohse with Cloud County Community College went a little different than usual. “It was all done over phone, email and text. They sent me a virtual tour... + continue reading
,The first round game between Hanover and Otis-Bison was close throughout. Hanover trailed for much of the game, but came with a strong second half, inching away in the fourth quarter for a 41.36 win. Coach Chris Beikmann rallied the girls in a time out to help pull away from the Cougars.
,Hanover seniors Taeghan Zabokrtsky, Emma Bruna and Cadlee Stallbaumer gathered after the game to celebrate a come-frombehind win.
,Emily Hendrickson completes an open layup. Her aggressive press defense helped stop Otis-Bison.
,Hugs all around after the Hanover girls tallied a 41.36 win in their shortened state tournament run on Thursday.
,Cadlee Stallbaumer, left, and Tianna Lohse team up to harass the Otis-Bison ball handler. Stallbaumer and Lohse are both seniors and led the team in scoring.
,Sophomore Avery Behrends stays close to prevent the Cougar player from advancing the ball down the court.
,Tianna Lohse drives quickly down the court, scanning the floor for an assist opportunity or an open lane.
Cadlee Stallbaumer slashes to the paint from the wing. She had 10 points for the Wildcats at state. Photos by Marie Bruna
