Comedian Sam Adams to perform in Norton The Comedian Sam Adams, a former award-winning sports writer turned stand-up comedian is coming to Norton to “bring down the house” with his smooth, clever, clean, colorful and hilariously funny family performance.   For information about Mr. Adams, visit his website:  http://www.likethebeer.com<...

"Coronary Artery Disease" Wellness Program Monday Free Wellness Program Topic: Coronary Artery Disease Monday, January 30th, 7:30 p.m. Prairie Land Electric basement Program by Dr. Martin Griffey, D.O., Internal Medicine To reserve your place, or for more information, call the Norton Medical Clinic at 785-877-3305 or 1-800-436-4101.

January Business in the Spotlight Each month a Norton County business is featured for their valuable contribution to our economy. This month’s article was submitted by Verla Grysch, Economic Development Administrative Coordinator.     Business Name: Lamont Shirk, DDS Address: 205 S Kansas Avenue                Norton, Ks 6765...

Representative Cassidy and Senator Ostmeyer are looking for Pages Representative Ward Cassidy is looking for Pages to begin January 8, 2012 through the close of session in March. Mondays are the best days, allowing for travel on Sunday afternoon and arrival in Topeka by 6pm. Representative Cassidy will provide a night tour of the Capitol and take the Page out for dinner. Mondays are a very active day with Page responsibilities e...

Winter 2012 Norton County Life Magazine Norton County Life Magazine gives you stories and pictures about your community and the people who contribute to making Norton County a great place to live, work and play.   The premier issue of the Norton County Life Magazine debuted in May 2011 and the 3rd issue, Winter 2012, has been distributed.  This year the magazine will be published each quarter and al...

CCC Nursing Program to Expand in Norton For immediate release:   Contact: Ruth Wolfram Director of Nursing Colby Community College (785) 460-5444   CCC NURSING PROGRAM TO EXPAND IN NORTON Expansion to include new RN and LPN Evening Programs             Colby Community College has announced a significant expansion of the nursing program located...

Genealogical Society plans upcoming events February 7th Regular Genealogical Society meeting at 7pm in the Genealogy Room of Norton Public Library.  Guest speaker will be Leo Oliva who will talk about genealogy in Rooks County. Mr. Oliva has written several books.   February 11 at the Norton Armory: Home Based Business and Craft Expo Lots of vendors including: Avon, Arbonne, Longaberger Baskets, Jockey...

Norton Incubator Lands Business For immediate release:   Norton City/County Economic Development 205 S State Street Norton, KS 67654 (785) 874-4816   Norton Incubator Lands Business   Elements of Massage will open their Norton location on February 1st in the Norton Business Incubator located at 104 S State Street.  Ceena Owens, owner, is a Registered Nurse as well as a Regis...

Heritage Quilt Club plans celebration of National Quilting Day  Heritage Quilt Club in Norton, Kansas celebrates National Quilting Day   *Informational & Technique Demonstrations at Stitch Up A Storm (113 W Main)   10:00 Quilting Necessities by Connie Miller 11:00 Button History by Mary Beth Boyd 1:00 Embroidery Quilt Blocks by Jerris McMullen 2:00 Memory Quilts by Cindy McMullen   Quilt Tour in Nort...

Quickbooks classes offered via Webinars The Kansas Small Business Development Center is offering Quickbooks training by convenient Webinars.  These are one-hour Webinars on a variety of Quickbooks topics, and are available to you ANYWHERE you have a computer with internet access and a telephone! The classes include: Feb 2  Fundamentals of Quickbooks and Basic Accounting Feb 9  Setting up a new ...

Honor a Veteran with a Personalized Paver Orders are still being taken for the personalized pavers surrounding the Norton Veterans’ Memorial.  The memorial is located at the roadside park on Highway 36 across from Pamida.  The pavers are $35 each and are 4”x8”.  Each paver may have three lines consisting of 13 to 15 spaces per line.  If anyone wishes to purchase a paver, contact Carol or Gary...

NORTON COUNTY CHANGING TO TOTAL NOTIFY SYSTEM           In a move that will save the county about $6,000 every year, Norton County officials are planning to conduct a county-wide test call for the county’s new emergency notification system.           County Dispatcher Brandi Keith and Sheriff Troy Thomson reported th...