News
Scooter safety on commissioners’ minds
By Gaille PikeSpecial to the Hays Daily NewsScooter safety was on the minds of both county and city commissioners last week.Ellis County Commission Chair Neal Younger commented during his personal time on June 9 that more training may be called for because “kiddos are just flying” and driving down highways. He suggested that the city…
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Kansas Wetlands Education Center to hold eight Summer Discovery Day Camps
Fort Hays State UniversityHAYS, Kan. – The Kansas Wetlands Education Center is offering eight discovery camps, all designed to get kids outside and exploring nature. Dive into the exciting world of the Cheyenne Bottoms marsh and sign up your camper for a summer of adventure. Camps are for participants who have completed 1st-6th grade. Each…
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Sports
Monarch trio receive all-state softball honors
By Randy GonzalesSpecial to Hays Daily NewsThe Thomas More Prep-Marian softball team, which made the state tournament, had three players receive Class 2-1A all-state honors.Outfielder Brynn Schoepf made the KCA first team, with outfielder Molly Helget on the second team, and catcher Paige Koenigsman an honorable mention selection.Schoepf batted .505 with 29 RBIs, and Helget…