August 17, 2026
Santa Fe Times Community
CCMH receives excellence award
Carroll County Memorial Hospital’s Outpatient Rehabilitation Services department has been named a 2025 Human Experience (HX) Guardian of Excellence Award winner by Press Ganey, the global leaders in healthcare experience solutions and services. This award is part of Press Ganey’s annual ranking of the top hospitals and health systems in the country, according to performance in Outpatient Rehabilitation patient experience.
Easter Services
Waverly Community Ministries Easter Sunrise Service Sunday, April 5: 7 a.m. at Waverly Baptist Church. Message by Andrew Sanders, pastor of Waverly United Methodist
Easter Coloring Contest now open
The 12th annual Santa Fe Times Easter coloring contest is now open to area kids age 12 & under!
HCC to host area-wide Easter egg hunt
This Easter weekend, HCC Network is holding a “Hop Around the Block” Easter event for the communities they serve. Residents of Buckner, Carrollton, Concordia, Lexington and Waverly are invited to…
Supper Out
Community Ministries of Waverly hosts Supper Out the last Tuesday of the month, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at various locations. Everyone is invited for eatin or carry-out of a home-cooked meal. Come as you are and enjoy the fellowship. Donations are accepted, but NOT required. Schedule is subject to change.
Hall named HHC Team Member of the Month
Kim Hall, of Concordia
Trails Regional Library announces April schedule of events
April library schedules for Corder and Waverly.
Blackburn First Responders hold fundraiser
This past weekend, the Blackburn First Responders held a Taco Dinner fundraiser at the Blackburn American Legion Hall. In addition to a meal, the event included a gun raffle and a silent auction to help raise funds for equipment upgrades.
Coffee with Commissioners
Over the past month, Lafayette County Commissioners have been travelling around the county to visit with residents in a series of meetings called “Coffee with the Commission.” On Tuesday, March 3, they visited The Gas Spot in Alma and met with approximately 30 guests. On Saturday, March 14, they visited Bridge Inn and chatted with about 15 guests. Here, commissioners gather before the Waverly meeting. From left: Northern Commissioner Monica Ritter, Presiding Commissioner Harold Hoflander, Southern Commissioner Michael Brown. ( Santa Fe Times photo by Klarissa Olvera)