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New Beginnings Inc. building tiny houses to address big needs
In Hutchinson, it’s an economy house, not a tiny house. “Tiny houses” conjures up images of the HGTV show and a house on wheels, according to Hutchinson associate planner Aaron Barlow. “We use the term economy home,” he said. The…
Big settlement offered to wind farm foes
Expedition Wind, the company approved Nov. 15 to develop a wind farm in the southern portion of the county, has sent letters offering settlement to plaintiffs who filed a lawsuit opposing the project. The company offers various settlements, some as…
Reno County in running for regional opioid response grant
Besides the CDC grant announced last week, the Reno County Health Department is also in the running for a $750,000 two-year multi-county grant from the Bureau of Justice Assistance. The grant would be used jointly by Reno, Harvey and Barton…
High-dollar art installations commissioned by the City of Lawrence begin to take shape
After a competitive process, artists have been selected to create some of the city’s highest-dollar public artwork in recent years. The City of Lawrence has budgeted about $450,000, as part of its Percent for Art program, for three art installations…
Infighting part of the founding of Chanute
The famed unification of four towns to create the city of Chanute is a well-known tale that is actually a little more complicated than most know, according to Chanute history expert Jim Whaley. “I discovered in my research there are…
Aquatic center a part of DRC discussion heading into 2020
Upon completing its Strategic Master Plan in 2018, the Derby Recreation Commission saw the interest in a new indoor aquatic center remain very high. After gauging feedback from community members about the possibility of a steering committee, the DRC plans…
BOE approves schematic design for Derby Middle School bond projects
The Derby Board of Education approved a schematic design for upcoming bond projects at Derby Middle School at its Monday meeting. Burke Jones, director of operations, said at the Nov. 12 meeting that the design represents an early phase in…
Greenwood County Commissioners Approved Meeting Room Updates
Commissioners continued discussion over the courthouse meeting room renovation project during their regular meeting on Monday, November 25. Commissioner Chuck Spradlin noted that, after having prompted Emporia and Olpe construction companies over the prospect of completing the project (only being…
County officials balk at citys proposed tax relief program
Bourbon County Commissioners agreed on Nov. 19 they would adopt a resolution for guidelines for economic development incentives. Bourbon County Economic Development Director Jody Hoener presented the guidelines and asked commissioners if they would make a motion to adopt the…
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