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DCCC remembers Dr. Richard Burke
The late Dr. Richard Burke served as president of Dodge City Community College longer than almost anyone else who has held the job. Only Charles Barnes served longer than Burke at the helm of DCCC. Working the three years prior…
El Dorado prison to resume normal shifts after Kelly lifts emergency declaration
Kansas corrections officers at the state prison in El Dorado will soon return to eight-hour shifts after a months-long emergency declaration meant mandatory overtime and 12-hour days. Gov. Laura Kelly said Monday the state of emergency at El Dorado Correctional…
Area pools set closing dates for the summer
Time is running out for patrons of most area swimming pools to get in that last splash for the summer. The following are the season-ending dates for area pools: (Read more: The Miami County Republic)
Stuff the Bus event helps USD250 students
Throughout the day on Saturday, school supplies were brought on to school buses in support of USD 250 students who need supplies. USD 250-P3, Walmart and the Pittsburg Salvation Army partnered for a donation event for school supplies called ‘Stuff…
Marler excited to take on Paola City Clerk role
Stephanie Marler never envisioned herself in a leadership position when she first was hired by the city of Paola in 2008 to be an administrative assistant for the public works department. But thanks to her strong work ethic, willingness to…
Moundridge schools getting update
Standing the hallway of Moundridge Elementary School amid uncovered floors, lights hanging from a ceiling missing most of its tiles, Moundridge superintendent George Leary exudes confidence and excitement. “We will have our building back,” Leary said. “We get this back…
City commission to consider amendments to residential and electrical codes
The Hays city commission knew there would need to be some tweaking of the residential and electrical code updates adopted by the city in July 2017. Three concerns in relation to upgrades and remodels of existing homes requiring a…
Salina USD 305, NEA-Salina reach agreement
Salina USD 305 and NEA-Salina have come to an agreement on teacher contracts, according to a news release from Salina USD 305. The two sides came to an agreement on an average salary increase of 3.2 percent after completing a…
Kansas schools: Help wanted
Public school districts across Kansas are scrambling to hire employees ahead of the new school year. “I predict a lot of school districts will start without all their teachers hired,” said Haven USD 312 Superintendent Clark Wedel recently. “It’s a…
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