Community
Looking back at old-fashioned ways of 'curing' syphilis
DEAR DR. ROACH: I read that in the 1700s, animal blood was transfused into humans to cure syphilis.
In the garden: Time to plant garlic
Lots of lawn and garden projects and tasks are typically done in September. One of these is planting garlic.
September Community Events
At the Hays City Press Briefing earlier this week, Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) Executive Director Melissa Dixon reminded residents of September has lots of old and new community events “I want to be sure you have on your calendar that the Downtown Hays Market will continue to run through September. That’s at the Downtown Pavillion at 10th & Main from 7:30-11 am on Saturday mornings,” said CVB Executive Director Dixon.
Safety first: Be smart about home canning
Canning, as a method of preserving food by placing foods in jars or cans and heating them to a temperature that destroys microorganisms that could be a health hazard or cause the food to spoil, has been around for more than two centuries. Today’s methods have often been passed down and evolved through generations, but they all have one thing in common: Preparation.
MODIFIED LABOR DAY HOLIDAY TRASH PICKUP!
Due to the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 1, 2025, the refuse/recycling pick-up schedules will be altered next week as follows:
September lawns
September is the best time to give cool-season grasses in Kansas a boost, but homeowners should take note of an important fact before choosing which variety to plant.
Enjoy a safe and fun Labor Day
Residents of the United States and Canada celebrate Labor Day or Labour Day each September on the first Monday of the month to acknowledge the contributions of each nation’s workers. The holiday can be traced to the late nineteenth century, when labor activists campaigned for a federal holiday to recognize hardworking employees and their accomplishments.
Hays Arts Council Announces New Executive Director
After an extensive search process, the Hays Arts Council is excited to announce the hiring of Chandler A. Reich (pronounced Rich) as its next Executive Director.
Kansas Profile – Now That's Rural: Kevin and Christina Miller, Uneak Wood
The furniture is beautiful. The construction is excellent. The design is unique – or maybe, Uneak.