PHOTO OF THE DAY: FIRST BITE

A Hutchinson County-operated excavator is about to take its first bite in the demolition of the historic building that served as the Hutchinson County Courthouse for almost 140 years. The process began shortly after 1 p.m. Monday, March 7 on the southeastern corner of the Olivet building and saw most of the east wing taken down by the end of the day. The demolition continued Tuesday as workers proceeded around the back side of the main building in the morning, with the entire process expected to continue in the days to come.