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The Gyp Hill Premiere is Medicine Lodge's Locally Owned and Operated Newspaper.
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06/24/2024

Check out the latest issue of The Gyp Hill Premiere. Available in stores and online.

06/17/2024

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View Jacqueline M. Wood's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

06/10/2024

We are up and running! Check out the latest issue of The Gyp Hill Premiere. Available in stores and online.

06/10/2024

Our website is currently not working. The company we work with to bring you the digital version of the paper is working on the issue.

06/03/2024

Be sure to get your copy of The Gyp Hill Premiere today! In store and online. Visit www.gyphillpremiere.com

05/31/2024

In Loving Memory of Aunt Alicia Jean (Rankin) Widdows (Skeeter to her brother)

Alicia's life was filled with love, joy, and an unwavering devotion to her family.

She was born on March 5th, 1930, in Nashville, KS, at the local hospital, to her parents Alice (Rudolph) Rankin and Henry "Sox" Rankin. Growing up on the Rankin Ranch of the Ridge Road in Barber CO, Alicia's childhood was marked by a close connection to nature and a strong sense of family values.

Alicia's early education began in the humble setting of a one-room schoolhouse on the Ridge Road. She later attended Sharon Grade School, where she would stay with her grandmother Emma Rankin during the week to attend classes. Her thirst for knowledge led her to further her education at Mt. Carmel Academy in Wichita, KS, the same school her mother Alice had attended.

While attending college at Kansas State University she met Robert Widdows and they married on January 27th, 1951. Although she left college early, Alicia's love for learning never ceased. Throughout her life, she remained an advocate for education, inspiring others to pursue knowledge and reach for their goals.

Bob’s work took them to many different places which enabled them to live in areas much different than her upbringing in Kansas. Especially living for quite a while in the Boston area before ultimately coming back to Kansas and settling in Ellsworth. While in New England she worked and volunteered at the hospital auxiliary.

In Ellsworth Alicia always hosted the best Thanksgiving dinners ever known. We’ll always remember the walks to the park after dinner where the strongest among us would climb the pole to ring the bell.

Alicia and Robert shared a beautiful life together, filled with adventure, travel, and a love for one another. They embarked on countless trips across the United States, camping and exploring all 50 states. Their shared passion for Kansas State University extended to their unwavering support as avid fans, holding season football tickets for many years. Alicia's enthusiasm for sports also extended to the Kansas City Chiefs and the Kansas City Royals, as she closely followed their games on television.

A true animal lover, Alicia held a special place in her heart for dogs. Their companionship brought her immense joy and comfort throughout her life. Additionally, her creative spirit shone brightly as she poured her talents into crafting and creating gifts, particularly during the holiday season. Her cherished handcrafted Santas became treasured keepsakes for everyone in the family.

Alicia's greatest joy came from spending time with her family. She cherished the bonds she shared with her nieces, nephews, and extended family members. Her unwavering love and support were a constant source of strength and encouragement for those fortunate enough to know her.

Alicia now joins her loved ones who have passed before her, including Father Henry Rankin and Mother Alice, Husband Robert ”Bob” Widdows and brother, Charles Rankin. Though she is no longer physically with us, her memory will forever be cherished by her surviving family members, including her sister in-law, Kay Rankin, Hugh (Doni) Rankin, Colin (Terri) Rankin, Alicia (Fred) Van Ranken, John (Jeana) Rankin, Dennis, deceased, (Linda) Hemken, Doris (Michael) Gerik, Dolores (Jerome) Ewald, David Hemken, Diane (Fredrick) Stump, Debbie (Paul) Sontheimer, Julie (John) Martin, Tony Reali, Nancy (Chad) Forster, Steve (Mitzi) Widdows, Allen (Aleacia) Widdows, and many great and great-great nieces and nephews.

As we mourn the loss of Aunt Alicia, let us remember her vibrant spirit, her unwavering love, and her enduring legacy of family bonds. May her soul find eternal peace, and may we carry her love in our hearts as we continue on life's journey.

05/28/2024

Congratulations to all our Barber County State competitors!! If we missed anyone, please let us know via Messenger. We have posted all results we have received at the office as of this morning.

05/28/2024

Reignie Coggins 6th place in 400m at State Track

05/28/2024

Lily Schurter State Track 3rd place in Discus

05/28/2024

Austin Swonger - 300 hurdles at State Track 5th place

05/28/2024

South Barber State Track Results 4x400 5th place

05/27/2024

Happy Memorial Day! We’ll be mailing tomorrow. Some stores have papers today or subscribe online at www.gyphillpremiere.com

05/26/2024

Saturday’s finishes for Nittler and Davis…

05/25/2024

Sometimes when you hear sirens in Medicine Lodge it’s a good thing - today was a send off for MLHS state track athletes as they head to
Wichita to compete! Good luck!! 💜💛🏃🏽💛💜

05/25/2024

State Track Results for TODAY:

⭐️ Durham finished with HUGE PR. Finishing 3rd.
43'10.5"

⭐️ New school record! Davis finished 4th in the 3200! 9:47!!!!!

05/25/2024

NEW SCHOOL RECORD!!! 🤩 DAVIS MILTNER finishes 4th in the 3200!!!!!!!

05/25/2024

MLHS INDIANS ARE STATE CHAMPIONS!!!
⚾️💛💜⚾️

05/25/2024

Indians score 1 in the top of the 6th and lead 8-0.

05/25/2024

Indians score 6 in the top of the 4th and lead 7-0

05/24/2024

Indians score in the top of the 3rd and lead 1-0

05/24/2024

End of 2
0-0

05/24/2024

End of 1 - tied at 0

05/24/2024

The game will start about 6:15.

05/24/2024

Durham Nittler has QUALIFIED FOR FINALS in the 300M HURDLES with a personal best time of 41.37!

05/24/2024

The MLHS Indians take on the Mission Valley Vikings later this evening. The start time will be later than 5:45.

05/24/2024

INDIANS WIN 7-6 and advance to the finals at 5:45

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Sometimes when you hear sirens in Medicine Lodge it’s a good thing - today was a send off for MLHS state track athletes as they head to Wichita to compete! Good luck!! 💜💛🏃🏽💛💜

Two runs score on hit by Cunningham

MLHS Indians are headed to state baseball

Medicine Lodge Fire Department is currently fighting a fire in the 400 block of West Stolp. A call came into dispatch that a motorcycle was on fire in the garage of the home. It is believed that two people were home at the time the fire broke out. Video by Daryl Musgrove - Pictures will be posted seperately.

Indians defeat Hutch Trinity by a score of 17-14 to advance to the next round of playoffs.

Video of girls win…

BREAKING NEWS A standoff in Medicine Lodge on Oak Street has safely come to end. Several agencies responded, including MLPD and the Barber County Sheriff’s Office resulting with a man in custody.

Kansas Open Range Cyclist near Lake Arrowhead!

Fire Southwest of Medicine Lodge. So many crews assisting thankfully. We passed Attica, Comanche County, Barber County, Barber County Sheriff's Department and Kiowa EMS. They are all still working very hard. Keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

Fire departments from all over Barber County are fighting a fire on a double main railroad that goes over the Medicine River north of Kiowa about a mile. Trains are stopped causing havoc for the railway industry! Stay tuned to here for UPDATES!