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The Bearded Blacksmith of Atchison

By James Howey Atchison Globe Anyone in Atchison who has driven on the portion of K-7 between First Avenue and North 13th Street in the past 15 years has probably seen the Jerry Sowers (Bearded Blacksmith) doing his two-mile walk with his signature cane that he crafted, which features a pineapple twist on the side…

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Wirth leads effort to find proper suitor for W.F. Dolan Home

The sale of the historic home of William Francis Dolan is being led by great-granddaughter and co-owner Kerry McKelvy Wirth, who is hoping for a stalwart suitor that will take great care of the cherished and historic family home following the fire that took place in the structure during January.

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When the Invisible God Becomes Visible

A reflection on 1 John 4:12–16By Jason Terpack“No one has seen God at any time.” Those words from 1 John 4:12 can sound puzzling because the Old Testament records occasions when God appeared to people.…

Lifestyle

Warren and Dorothy Selland to hold 70th anniversary

Warren and Dorothy Selland of Horton will be celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary on September 4, 2025.  Dorothy Higley and Warren Selland were married on September 4, 1955 at the First Christian Church in Atchison,…