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The Bel Airs bringing their unique sound to the WPAC this weekend

The Wilson Performing Arts Center is continuing its busy month of October with a performance from The Bel Airs at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21.The Columbia, Mo., based group is fronted by brothers Dave and Dick Pruitt on electric and bass guitars, with Michael Cherry on drums. Dave Pruitt said he and his...

Airplane accident at Red Oak Airport

Shortly before 10:00am, an aircraft traveling from Omaha, NE to St. Louis, Mo., experienced an in-flight emergency and was forced to make an emergency landing at the Red Oak Municipal Airport. The aircraft landed on Runway 5, which was currently closed for runway maintenance and upgrades at the...

Grampaw’s Pumpkin Patch ready for Halloween

With spooky season upon us, one local entity is prepping for the area’s pumpkin needs.Grampaw’s Punkin Patch, located at the Whitetail Valley Farm at 2744 230th St. in Stanton is now open for the season. The patch is operated by Eric “Grampaw” Kutzli, who started planting the patch for his...

Bruce, Hamman pay tribute to former chief Rick Askey

The Red Oak community is mourning the loss of former Red Oak Fire Chief Rick Askey.Askey, was born in Red Oak in 1965, graduated Red Oak Community High School in 1984, and later that same year, joined the Red Oak Fire Department. He served as Red Oak’s fire chief for nearly 20 years.Red Oak Fire...

Liverpool Legends bring the Beatles experience to the WPAC stage

The legendary music of The Beatles will take center stage at the Wilson Performing Arts Center Oct. 14-15.The Grammy-nominated and internationally-acclaimed Liverpool Legends is a unique tribute band to The Beatles that will perform at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14 and 2:30 p.m. Oct. 15. Joe Manrique is John...

Council honors Franks, Smith, and Batten-Johnson

Three were honored at the Red Oak City Council meeting Sept. 18.Tributes were given to Red Oak fireman Matt Franks and Red Oak police investigator Adam Smith, as well as recognition for Jenn Batten-Johnson. Red Oak Mayor Shawnna Silvius honored Batten-Johnson’s efforts to get the word out on...

New owner at Russell Electric

Teresa Russell, pictured left, and her family have announced Mike Farnum, pictured right, is the new owner of Russell Electric. Farnum will be honoring Miles Russell as he continues to provide service for the area’s electrical needs. The family of Miles Russell also wishes to express its...

Barb Gray Memorial Chili Cook-off under new management

The Barb Gray Memorial Chili Cook-off is returning to Red Oak after a three-year absence.The Red Oak Rotary Club is now overseeing the fundraising event, which is slated to take place from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 13 at the Red Oak fire station. Red Oak Rotary Club President Emily Martin said they knew the...

Award-winning Jimmy Ryan comes to the WPAC stage

Award-winning musician, author, arranger, and composer Jimmy Ryan will be bringing a special show to the Wilson Performing Arts Center at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8.Ryan is presenting “The Heroes Behind The Hits, Music & Tales from the Legends of Rock & Roll,” featuring conversations and...

Bakehouse pens bestselling Amazon E-book

A Griswold alum and former Cass County 4-Her Tina (Kneisel) Bakehouse, known as Tina B., a heart-centered, passionate communication consultant and coach, TEDx speaker, and former Disney Cast member, has a best-selling E-book live on Amazon. Discovering Our Magnetic Speaker Within is being offered...