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Jennison talks about first fair as general manager
As we told you on Monday, Robin Jennison took over the reins of the Kansas State Fair this week. Jennison says his first look at the fair from an employee standpoint certainly gave him a different perspective. He says, for…
Hutch City Council considers plan for Human Rights Commission
Hutchinson City Council is set to move forward on a plan to either enforce or amend the city’s policy on its Human Relations Commission, something the city hasn’t acted upon for the better part of the past decade. Council members…
New park in Augusta will have soft surface in the future
Augusta City Council discussed the completion of the construction on the Dalton Palmer Memorial Downtown Park. City Manager Josh Shaw advised that the recent rains had caused a 10 day delay, but additional crews assisted in getting the work done.…
Abandoned property evolves into new venue in Wathena in Doniphan County
Kay Hewins had a vision for her corner of Doniphan County when she and her husband bought an abandoned building off U.S. Highway 36. Last year, the couple took ownership of the old Bob’s Bargain Barn, a former thrift store…
Rural Riley County had $1.35 million in damage during flood
A flood on Labor Day caused $1.35 million in damage in rural Riley County. County emergency management director Pat Collins told county commissioners during their Monday meeting that 28 homes outside of Manhattan were damaged. Officials announced earlier that the…
Merriam council OKs smaller outdoor pool. Angry crowd boos councilman’s pep talk
A divided Merriam City Council has approved a new community center design with a smaller outdoor pool, despite a crowd’s pleas at City Hall to pause and reconsider the project. Critics vowed Monday night to continue a petition drive in…
Marion Interim EMS director introduced
The Marion County Commission introduced Robert “Bob” Church as its interim EMS director during the Monday meeting, and following the resignation of Ed Debesis, who served about 18 months as the director. Church said he was hired by Debesis in…
Goessel City to Erect Additional Stop Sign; discuss new welcome sign
The Goessel city council met on September 17 and discussed the intersection of Church Street and the baseball diamonds. Because of safety issues, west-bound traffic will now have to stop. The council authorized a stop sign at that intersection. Turning…
Perpetual improvement: Seward County Community College invests $2.4 million in updates
Any homeowner knows maintenance goes a long way — until it doesn’t, and that long-deferred roof or plumbing upgrade can’t wait any longer. The campus of Seward County Community College, coming up on 50 years, is no different. That’s why…
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