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In most businesses, increases in cost are immediately passed on to the consumer. That is no different in the newspaper industry. In order for businesses to survive, we must pass on costs incurred with weekly productions or we simply wouldn’t survive. I knew in 2020 we needed to make a substantial change as our costs continued to increase; but, I was reluctant to do so. I waited. And, when we finally made the increase, we faced yet another increase. In the last four years, we have seen a 34% increase in postage alone. This 34% doesn’t include the increases that came from utilities, payroll, print costs, etc. It was simply postage rate increases. The 34% doesn’t include the 7.5% postage increase that was just added in January.

Norlan Leon Ferguson, 83, of McPherson, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, surrounded by family at Hospice House, in Hutchinson. Norlan was the former President/CEO of Ferguson Production. He was born on June 18, 1940, in Cedar Vale, the son of Cecil Fay and Nadine C. (Compton) Ferguson. From the age of 11, Norlan was raised by his uncle & aunt, Carl & Gail Jordan, whom he grew close to and considered parents. Following graduation from Severy High School, Norlan served in the United States Navy for four years.

Mayor Richard Clark called the Jan. 15 meeting of the Howard City Council to order at 7:30 p.m. with council members Martin Hunter, Jerrad Pope, Derek Cookson, Gary Harrod present. Also present was Joanna Hunter.

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WICHITA - More than 1,280 students completed a total of 1,380 degrees at Wichita State University in fall 2023.

Colostrum is the first milk produced from a cow after birth and is rich in nutrients and antibodies. It is very important for calves to get up and nurse shortly after birth so that they can receive colostrum, which gives passive immunity to the calf.

A special come and go reception will be held in honor of Lila Wunderlich’s 90th birthday, on Sunday, Feb. 18, from 2 - 4 p.m. at the Piedmont Café. Refreshments will be served.

A new Bingo Blast event will be held on Saturday, Feb. 24, at the Cox Building, in Howard.