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HFD achieves "Golden Helmet" distinction

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has recognized the Hays Fire Department (HFD) with its Golden Helmet distinction. The HFD received the NIOSH Golden Helmet designation because of more than 50% of active HFD firefighters enrolled in the National Firefighter Registry (NFR) for Cancer, the largest effort ever undertaken to understand and…

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Hays Public Library Hosts Book Mania Tournament for All Ages

The Hays Public Library is inviting all ages to participate in a reading challenge, Book Mania! This reading challenge will be set up like a basketball tournament with each level having a bracket to complete. It’s designed to encourage kids to read a variety of books that match their reading level….

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I believe Jane!

Dear Readers, Every now and then I feel a little bit badly that people I know end up in my column without any warning (or permission.) But today I write without reservation about my friend,…

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