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Unusual quakes jolt Marion
What police initially thought were two explosions Monday night turned out to a pair of mild earthquakes, unusual in that they were close enough to the surface to be heard as well as felt. The larger of the two measured…
Goessel City Council discusses water rates to attract valuable grant dollars
The council once again discussed the need to raise sewer rates in order to receive grant money for sewer system upgrades. Goessel’s sewer rates are too low; the city will not qualify for the grant if the rates are not…
Hutchinson’s Westar Energy plant preparing for the future with $25M upgrade
The expansion of renewable energy in Kansas has led to a shift in the role of Westar’s Hutchinson Energy Center and a massive $25 million upgrade. Most of the changes are not noticeable to motorists passing by the longtime electrical…
City of Newton releases full pool survey results
he official survey results are in and Newton residents want more features at the municipal pool. A total of 1,100 residents responded to a City of Newton survey conducted June 27 through July 6 regarding the city pool. The final…
Russell County farms eligible for industrial hemp pilot project
Russell County farmers Dean Haselhorst and Troy Waymaster are still trying to decide if they’ll participate in an industrial hemp pilot project led by the Kansas Department of Agriculture. “I am thinking about it. I’ve been attending the meetings,” said…
University of Kansas Health System buys Great Bend Regional Hospital and affiliated clinics
The University of Kansas Health System announced Wednesday it had completed the purchase of Great Bend Regional Hospital and its affiliated clinics, including Central Kansas Family Practice and Heartland Regional. Plans are to rename the hospital The University of Kansas…
Council reaches agreement with owners of Louisburg farm to pay for decade old sewer line
Louisburg city officials reached an agreement with the owners of a nearly 150-acre farm to pay for the installation of a sewer line more than a decade ago. Larry Barker, Teresa Barker Sturm and Bill Barker own LTB Farm, 147.8…
Zoning board considers new towers for windfarm
The county zoning board is pursuing a plan for two new meteorological towers, which could lead to new wind turbines. The proposed sites lie midway between Marion and Peabody, with one between 140th Rd. and Old Mill Rd., and the…
City raises a stink over silage on edge of town
A mountain of silage delivered to property owned by a county commission candidate resulted in a letter from the city of Marion telling him remove the pile or file a written request for a hearing within 10 days. Marion police…
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