Area News
Lights return to Square as part of Chamber campaign
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Slaton’s City Square got a bit brighter recently when lights started adorning trees once again and greeting residents and visitors coming into the City. The lights were part of a Lights on the Square campaign by the Slaton Chamber of Commerce. NatureWorks installed the lights, donating their labor and equipment…
Read MoreSEDCO conducts public hearings
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Economic Development Corporation conducted a public hearing for two businesses as well as an update on items Thursday afternoon (Dec. 21) during its monthly meeting. The hearings were for Twisted Gypsy’s for a building construction incentive for up to $7,500 and Slaton Animal Hospital for a building construction…
Read MoreWreaths Across America, volunteers honor 500+ veterans
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Slaton residents spent part of their time Saturday (Dec. 16) at Englewood Cemetery placing 508 wreaths on veterans’ graves during the annual Wreaths Across America program. This year, 4,225 participating locations across America placed wreaths in the cemeteries. The wreaths are balsam fir that was grown in the northeast region…
Read MoreSanta Red, Blue delivers joy to 26 families, 70 seniors
From Staff Reports Several families and seniors had their Christmases become just a little bit brighter when volunteers from Santa Red & Blue presented them gifts of food and clothes Saturday (Dec. 19). A total of 26 families and 70 seniors were helped by the program this year. This year the program was adjusted where…
Read MoreTrustees hear annual report
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM The Slaton Independent School District board of Trustees listened to the Annual Financial Report for the 2022-23 Fiscal Year Thursday evening (Dec. 14) during its regular meeting. The District has a three month emergency fund, and saw an increase in appraisal values, leading to an increase to $6 million in…
Read MoreSISD starts Fridays off for 4-day schedule
From Staff Reports Students at Slaton Independent School District along with faculty attended school on Monday (Dec. 18) for the first time since the District initiated a four-day school year. This schedule will continue through the rest of the school year, where students will have Friday off now instead of Monday. There will be some…
Read MoreToy toss
Guests throw stuffed animals onto the Slaton High School Gym floor as part of a teddy bear toss Friday (Dec. 15).
Read MoreChristmas Bingo
Bingo enthusiasts gathered at the Slaton Senior Citizens Center Monday afternoon (Dec. 18) as part of its annual Christmas Bingo event. Guests also enjoyed some Christmas themed refreshments. The event is one of several the Center is doing this week, including a Christmas part for members and sacking meals for Meals on Wheels clients. (Slatonite…
Read MoreChristmas fun
Golf carts decorated in Christmas finery head down to Ransom Canyon’s Ranch House Sunday evening (Dec. 10) during a lighted Christmas Light Parade through town. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreThe Slatonite hosting ‘Best of’ contest
The Slatonite is hosting its first ever “Best of Slaton” contest. The public can vote on its favorite business and personality in several categories. Winners will receive a certificate and be published in a special section of the paper. Voting continues until Dec. 29, and entries can be found at https://www.wesnermedia.com/best/slaton or scan the QR…
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