Christmas decorations comes to Ransom
From My roommate, Western Plains U.S.D. 106 second and third grade teacher Travis Schafer, and I are getting into the Christmas spirit. On our way […]
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Doris M. Fensky Shaw, 86
Doris Marjorie Fensky Shaw died unexpectedly the morning of Nov. 21 at her home in Moundridge. She was 86. Funeral services took place at 11 […]
Shock-jock Howard Stern pranks McPherson radio station
McPherson County is once again on the national scene as the butt of a joke. Last time it was because of my hometown, Canton, Kan., […]
Vogts Leaving The Ledger, Work Toward Becoming J-Teacher
I have some big news. I am leaving The Ledger and chasing a dream of becoming a journalism teacher, which next to owning my own […]
Lesson Learned While Moving Furniture
On Tuesday, Troy and I helped cousin Dale Westbrook go pick up furniture for his mother. The new couches were in Wichita, so Troy and […]
Wedding Road Trip Starts Rough, Ends Well
On Saturday, John Larson and Theresa Klear committed themselves to each other in a beautiful wedding ceremony in South Bend, Ind., where the two first […]
Concrete Poured, Lawn Gets Mowed
Friday was a busy day for me. Father Steve ordered several yards of concrete to make a patio that would allow mother Karen to go […]
McPherson Co. Fair 2009
CANTON – The 2009 McPherson County Fair took place July 15-19 at the Canton Fairgrounds. The following images comprise a randomly organized pictorial of this […]
Hail Ruins Garden
The recent hailstorm did some damage at the Vogts Village south of Canton. Father Steve reported a near-total loss for his cucumbers and other vined […]
Double Homicide, Suicide Results In 3 Dead South Of Canton
CANTON – McPherson County Sheriffs deputies responded to the report of a shooting Sunday night and found three people dead at 2653 Frontier Road near […]
Vogts To Play Taps For Memorial Day
On Monday the country will be celebrating Memorial Day, and it is a special day indeed. It is a time to honor those who have […]
Soggy Easter Still Fun With Vogts Clan
Since I can remember I have spent the Easter holiday with my family on the farm north of Canton. Initially, Grandma and Grandpa Vogts lived […]