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The barn behind Duke and Beth Eldridge’s house at 311 N. Maple St., Peabody, burned to the ground Saturday morning. The structure was probably one of the oldest buildings in Peabody. It is assumed it was built by Duncan McKercher in 1875, the year he built his house nearby. The state fire marshal has declared the fire suspicious, and Kansas Crime Stoppers established a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone responsible for the fire.


Joyce Ford, right, a licensed practical nurse at St. Luke Living Center, visits with a resident. Ford views her job as caring not only for residents’ physical needs, but also their psychological and social needs.


Kristen Steinborn keeps an eye on her defender as teammate Lindsay Hett contests a Thomas More Prep player’s shot. The Warriors clamped down on defense against TMP on Jan. 21, allowing the Monarchs to score only six points in the fourth quarter. The Warriors have made a habit of holding their opponents to single-digit quarters to get back into games.


Trevor Troutt and Shelby Deines were crowned king and queen Friday during Centre’s winter homecoming celebration. Troutt is the son of Tiffany Troutt and grandson of Jim and Patsy Troutt, Lincolnville. Deines is the daughter of Jeff and Gayla Deines, Lost Springs.