NEWS
Cribbage results from Oct. 1
Special to the Times Vedette On Oct. 1, Robert Klever got an 18; Chet Vaughan and Wayne Nickel each got a 16; Lela Schwartz got a 17; Dan Webb had a 21; Dick Ellis had a 16 and a 17; and Rhonda Titus had a 24. The Guthrie Center cribbage players generally meet at...
Lake Panorama lowering begins
Special to the Times Vedette The Lake Panorama Association started lowering the lake level on Oct 1 to perform scheduled maintenance on the dam and will be incrementally lowering the lake over a span of 10 to 15 days to reach 5 feet below normal pool elevation. This...
Terry Tausz keeps the music alive
Panora resident’s collection includes dozens of miniature jukeboxes and two full-size classics. By Rich Wicks | Panora Times, October 2025 The purpose of any museum is to keep something “alive” and available for people to experience in the coming...
Guthrie County Supervisors approve plan for P28 road improvement
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette During the Sept. 30 meeting of the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors, County Engineer Josh Sebern shared his recommendations for the P28 Road project between Panora and Stuart. Sebern explained that he suggests widening the road from...
Casey steaks hit the spot
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette On Saturday, Sept. 26, an enticing scent of grilling brought many to the Casey Community Building as members of the Casey Fire Department held their steak fry and raffle fundraiser. Available meals included steak or grilled hot dogs with...
Local authors share at Jamaica Library
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette On Sept. 25 at the Jamaica Public Library, seven local authors each shared excerpts from their books. A total of approximately 25 people attended. The authors and their books included Susan Smith (“Susan’s Kitchen”), Janice Harbaugh (“A...
Great weather for harvest
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette Recent weather has been ideal for harvesting crops in the area with dry conditions and light breezes. Motorists are reminded to be alert for clouds of dust caused by farm machinery and to drive defensively as farm vehicles work to feed...
Dodge truck hits deer on Talon Avenue
Special to the Times Vedette Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Jason Gray reported a vehicle vs. deer accident occurring on Sept. 26 at 6:52 a.m. on Talon Avenue. Jamie Lynn Long, 37, of Menlo, was driving a 2019 Dodge 1500 Laramie truck and collided with a deer, causing...
Traverse collides with parked Chevy truck in Menlo
Special to the Times Vedette Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Kent Gries reported a multiple-vehicle accident occurring on Sept. 26 at 6:10 p.m. on Second Street in Menlo. Leonard Henry Sudbrock, 74, of Menlo was driving a 2011 Chevrolet Traverse LTZ westbound on Second...
Autumn meals and events in the area
By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette This time of year, there are many seasonal events happening (pumpkin patches, church suppers, hayrides, etc.). Below are some upcoming events in or near Guthrie County. Bob Dylan Tribute in Greenfield Oct. 3 Chrome Horse, the Bob Dylan...
