City Proclaims Annual Grant County Gives Week

Grant County Gives Week was officially brought to action Wednesday, October 11, at City Hall. The Grant County Community Foundation posed for a picture with the city council proudly displaying the signed proclamation. Pictured (left to right): Councilman Sam Guy, Councilman John Duran, GCCF Training Officer Irene Velasquez, GCCF Executive Director Judy Keusler, Mayor Tim McCauley, GCCF Treasurer Ken Keusler, and Councilmen Ken Warner, Terry Maas and Mark Diaz.

Grant County Community Foundation officially deemed October 29 through November 4 as the 12th Annual Grant County Gives Week with a proclamation signed by Mayor Tim McCauley. McCauley signed …

The Ulysses News Welcomes Schonlau Back, Completes Their 'A-Team'

The staff at The Ulysses News are excited to announce the return of Cheyenne Schonlau to The Ulysses News’ A-Team! Our subscribers may recall Schonlau’s friendly face from her tenure …

Southwest Miracles Gears Up For Banquet Fundraiser

Southwest Miracles Chairperson Terry Tanking, right, explains to two of the organization's volunteers about taking the orders at Sonic.

If you want a chance to donate to a good cause, have a good time, enjoy a fabulous meal and more - Mark your calendars for this Saturday, October 21. Southwest Miracles opened their branch in …

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The Ulysses News 11/30/23

Walters Has Provided Veterans' Crosses For Three Plus Decades

Some people just have a knack for making a difference and local resident Chuck Walters is one of those people. Walters has provided hundreds of crosses for the past 35 years, at his own expense, …

Thanksgiving Began With Autumn Harvest Feast In 1621

Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday in the United States, and Thanksgiving 2023 occurs on Thursday, November 23. In 1621, the Plymouth colonists from England and the Native American Wampanoag …

The Ulysses News 11/23/23

Writer Deems Musical as 'Magnificent'

"The Addams Family Musical" opened to a large and energetic audience. Students of Ulysses High School put on a truly magnificent performance full of humor, good singing, and great talent. …

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El Condado De Grant Celebra Los Resultados 'Máximos Históricos' De 2022

Grant County Gives celebra los resultados 'máximos de todos los tiempos' de 2022"¡¡Estamos celebrando!!!", declaró un representante de Grant County Gives en un comunicado de …

Próximos Eventos - 25 de Noviembre de 2022

Café de Cámara Esta semana no hay Café de Cámara. Si su empresa u organización está interesada en organizar café, llame a la Cámara al …

Arredondo Obtiene Vida Por Muerte De Niño En 2019

Un residente de Ulysses acusado de la muerte en 2019 del hijo de su entonces novia, fue sentenciado el miércoles 16 de noviembre a cadena perpetua. Uraquio “Rocky” Agustin …

Próximos Eventos - 18 de Noviembre de 2022

Café de Cámara El Café de Cámara será el viernes en Bear Creek Coffee Co, 107 N. Baughman St. La Fundación Comunitaria del Condado de Grant …

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The Vendor 11/29/23

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Obituaries

DEBORAH BARRON

Deborah Barron, 62, died Tuesday, October 17, at Western Prairie Senior Living in Ulysses. She was born April 26, 1961, in Ulysses, the daughter of Cresencio E. “Frank” and …

ROBERT THOMPSON

Robert Leo Thompson, 82, died Wednesday, October 18, at Western Prairie Senior Living in Ulysses He was born December 24, 1940, in Oklahoma City, Okla., the son of Roy Martin and Chloe Mary …

JODI SEABOLT

Josephine (Jodi) Lynn Seabolt, 55, Ulysses, died Wednesday, October 18, at Bob Wilson Memorial Hospital in Ulysses. She was born October 7, 1968, in Woodward, Okla., the daughter of Dale …

KAMRYN MARIE MCFARLAND

Kamryn Marie McFarland, 19, Big Bow, Kans., was born April 9, 2004, at 3:20 pm in Galveston, Texas. She passed away AT 8:38 p.m., Monday, October 2, in Ulysses, Kansas. She is the daughter …

LETHA MAE KOEHN

Letha Mae Koehn’s sojourn on earth began June 18, 1929. She was the daughter of Pete and Fannie (Koehn) Harms, pioneers of northeast Grant County, Kans. Her departure September 27, at …

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State News

Virtual Job Fair July 26 To Showcase Hundreds Of Available State Positions

TOPEKA – Jobseekers are encouraged to attend the upcoming State of Kansas Agencies Virtual Job Fair from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday, July 26. This virtual fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, will …

Kansas Nonprofits Receive More Than $4M From Community Service Program Tax Credits

Governor Laura Kelly recently announced that $4.1 million in Community Service Program (CSP) Tax Credits has been awarded to 36 nonprofit organizations across the state to boost fundraising efforts …

KSHSAA In Need Of Game Officials

Officials are needed to officiate over high school sporting events in Kansas. The KSHSAA Officials Department oversees the licensing and testing of the Kansas High School officials. Officials …

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Mentoring Through Cheer

Ulysses High School Cheerleaders recently paid a visit to students at Sullivan Elementary School. The visit made an impact on the younger students, making a positive Tiger impression from the upper …

UHS CROWNS FALL HOMECOMING KING AND QUEEN

Ulysses Tigers hosted the Holcomb Longhorns for their homecoming game match up Friday, September 15. During half time, UHS crowned their Fall Homecoming King and Queen, Rocio Baeza and Uriel …

Homecoming

The Ulysses High School Fall Homecoming candidates were recently announced from the senior class. Queen candidates this year are: Ashley Alvarez, Lexi Hittle, Sara Watson and Rocio Baeza. King …

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Hickok Elementary Students Earn Pink 'Shout Outs'

Check out these skills we will focus on at Hickok Elementary! Students will receive pink shout outs when they apply these in their school day!! Set goals! Mistakes are ok! Use positive self talk! …

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Headlines of Yesterday's News/ Blast From the Past

10 years ago(March 28, 2013) There are three candidates running for school board this election: Chris Branch, Margaret Nightengale, and Ron Smith. The three were running unopposed. Grant County …

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Happy Grandparents Day

What is the history of Grandparents' Day? The idea of celebrating this day has been discussed for a long time and dates back to the 1960s. In the next decade, the efforts began to increase as, …