Posted on September 12, 2009 by The Vogts
When I told The Ledger’s publisher I was leaving, I left an offer on the table.
I told him I would be open to continuing to submit my column since it had been running in the area for nearly four years due to the fact I was a columnist for The McPherson Sentinel while [...]
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Posted on September 5, 2009 by The Vogts
After I turned in my two-week notice that I was resigning as The Ledger’s editor, I began to go around town and tell the people I was closest to the news because I didn’t want them to read it in the paper.
I wanted them to hear it from me first.
This wasn’t easy.
I told one [...]
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Posted on September 3, 2009 by The Vogts
MOUNDRIDGE – On Aug. 13 the Moundridge Chamber of Commerce held a potato bar to raise money for the organization, which was facing a severe budget deficit.
It was held at the Moundridge Senior Center, and during Thursday’s chamber meeting at Block 32 Eatery and Pub, it was declared an overwhelming success.
“We did have a nice [...]
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Posted on August 31, 2009 by The Vogts
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 publication are my two main goals in the journalism field.
This won’t happen right away, but to get started, I am moving to Ransom, Kan., to become a paraeducator in [...]
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Posted on August 30, 2009 by The Vogts
MOUNDRIDGE – Following the recent fundraiser garage sale, the goal of brining a skate park to Moundridge is getting closer and closer.
Local community members have shown support, the Moundridge City Council has voiced approval and now other civic organizations are getting behind the effort as well.
During Thursday’s Moundridge Lion’s Club meeting, the youth spearheading the [...]
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