HARLAN -- Taylor Frederick and Jordyn Moser combined to score 42 points Tuesday night as the Harlan Community girls basketball team overcame a sluggish start to beat Denison-Schleswig, 65-43, in Hawkeye Ten Conference play. The top-ranked (Class 4-A) Cyclones led by 30 points before D-S closed the gap in the final three minutes. Frederick led HCHS with 23 points and 11 rebounds (adding three steals and three blocks) while Moser had 19 points,

 HARLAN -- It took nearly three quarters, but Harlan Community eventually delivered the knockout punch Tuesday night in a 74-43 boys basketball win over Denison-Schleswig. After the Monarchs pulled within 41-33 at the 2:30 mark of the third period, Cyclone coach Mitch Osborn called a timeout and the team responded with a 33-10 closing run to sweep the season series. HCHS point guard Caleb Rasmussen ignited the final push with two impressive le

 HARLAN -- Bonus points proved to be the difference maker Tuesday night as the Harlan Community wrestling team settled for a split of its Hawkeye Ten home double dual vs.

 HARLAN -- The Harlan Community girls and boys bowling teams both improved their records to 4-2 overall last Thursday (Jan. 21) with victories over OA-BCIG at Cyclone Lanes. The Cyclone girls won by 418 pins (2,324 to 1,906), led by Bailey Portwood’s individual series of 362. The Cyclone boys won by 95 pins (2,623 to 2,528), led by Mitchell Leinen’s 380.

Maybe it was the non-stop barrage of warnings that started on Thurs., Jan. 28 that warned us of impending Winter Storm Kayla...it didn’t hit with a whimper...it’s pretty much what we expected....heavy wet snow with estimates in the eight inch range but worse as you go north of Shelby Co....

    EARLING -- Funeral services are pending at Pauley Jones Funeral Home, Harlan, for Darlene Kenkel, 77, Earling.    Kenkel is survived by her husband, James Kenkel, of Earling.    Call 1-800-831-6805 or visit www.pauleyjones.com for more information.

    DEFIANCE -- Mary Ann Kenkel, 92, Defiance, died January 30 at her home.    Services will be held Saturday, Feb. 6 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Defiance with burial at a later date.  A Catholic Daughters Rosary will be held Friday, Feb. 5 at 5:30 p.m. at the church.  Visitation is Friday from 4-8 p.m. with family greeting friends from 5-8 p.m.

    HARLAN -- Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Gaul, 89, Harlan, died January 28 at Elm Crest Retirement Community.    Services will be held Friday, Feb. 5 at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earling with burial in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery at Earling.  A Catholic Daughters Rosary will be held Thursday, Feb. 4 at 7 p.m. at the church.  Visitation will be Thursday from 4-8 p.m. with family greeting friends from 5-8 p.m.

    HARLAN -- Jana Wolken and Tyler Lefeber both of Memphis, TN exchanged marriage vows at First United Methodist Church in Harlan on May 9, 2015. The 3 p.m. double ring ceremony was performed by Pastor Darwin Moore.    Parents of the couple are Chuck and Ann Wolken, Harlan; and Dean and Cindy Lefeber, Harlan.