The T. Brad Gilliam family was honored as Farm Family of the Year during the Washington County Farm Bureau’s annual membership meal and social in February. The recognition was one of several during the Farm Bureau’s event, which was Feb. 7 at the T Seven Barn, Greenleaf.Washington County Farm…
Constituents can meet with state elected officialsAnyone interested in politics or the happenings at the state capitol are encouraged to attend this Saturday’s legislative coffee event, sponsored by the Washington County Farm Bureau Association.Starting at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Sale Barn Café,…
But effort needs more response from public on LMI surveyWashington’s playground committee is hoping to pay for much of a new park playground with grant funds. The City of Washington is planning to apply for a federal CDBG grant specifically for community centers, parks and libraries, but one of the…
Plans for Mahaska’s new water tower are moving forward now that permits and loans are finalized. The council approved last September a $682,866 bid from Gerard Tank and Steel, of Concordia, for the city’s new water tower. Council member Wiley Kerr said an engineer is working with Gerard Tank on a…
Smoke, fire may have come from batteriesSmoke was discovered coming from the county’s C&D pit on Friday. The pit is where wood and other construction materials that are brought into the landfill are buried. No fire was ever observed, but a crew of 11 people spent nearly 12 hours at the landfill…
The Moser Minute #6 February 26 – March 7, 2024 Shout out to Frankfort and Hanover Lady Wildcats on their State Championship titles in Basketball this past weekend!Welcome to the two-week post turnaround update. Committee work has slowed considerably, as we are predominantly taking up bills that…
The Flint Hills Discovery Center (FHDC) is hosting several events in anticipation of the total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8. The total solar eclipse will be visible over a small swath of North America. In Manhattan, we will experience approximately 85% of the totality.The first event is a “Go…
Mark your calendars! KHRC is collaborating with federal and state agencies to present a Rural Health and Prosperity Grants 101 Workshop in McPherson on April 16 & 17, 2024.Health & social services providers, community and economic developers, city commissioners, city and county staff,…
The Kansas Department of Transportation encourages counties, cities, towns, transit agencies, metropolitan planning organizations and federally recognized Tribal governments to apply for the U.S. DOT Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) discretionary grant program. The SS4A program provides an…
SENATE HIGHLIGHTSSenate Committees continued to review bills which have been sent over from the House, and we had one day of General Orders this week in the Senate. As we work though committee bills on the floor, we will also begin to have Conference Committee reports to vote on as well. A…
Kansas feedlots, with capacities of 1,000 or more head, contained 2.39 million cattle on feed on February 1, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. This inventory was down 2% from last year.Placements during January totaled 385,000 head, down 23% from 2023.Fed cattle…
Constituents can meet with state elected officialsAnyone interested in politics or the happenings…
But effort needs more response from public on LMI surveyWashington’s playground committee is hoping…
Plans for Mahaska’s new water tower are moving forward now that permits and loans are finalized.…
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The Kansas Department of Health and Environment’s (KDHE) Kansas Newborn Screening Program (KS-NBS) began screening for X-Linked Adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD) at…
It’s never too early to start planning for your garden or redesigning your landscaping! Join Kelsey Hatesohl, River Valley District Horticulture Agent, to…
NextEra Energy recently announced the Steele Flats Wind Farm will go through a process of “repowering.” The Fairbury Journal- News reported in the March 6…
Clifton-Clyde’s trip to the state tournament ended in round one after the Eagles struggled with their shooting, especially from the 3-point line. The team…
The Twin Valley League had a strong showing again at the state basketball tournament this year. Besides the local Hanover girls and Clifton-Clyde boys…
The Hanov Hanover looked like they would roll to a state championship without any trouble after winning the first two games at the state tournament by 14 and…
Harold Travelute, of Hanover, died March 2, 2024, in Scottsdale, Ariz. He was born Dec. 31, 1928, in Marysville to Lawrence and Carlene Travelute. He went to…
Dr. Nanette J. Eklund, age 92, passed away March 1, 2024, at The Wealshire of Bloomington, Minn., where she resided. She was born on Nov. 13, 1931, in Grand…
Betty Arlene (Lalman) Kastl died March 4, 2024, at Washington County Hospital.A funeral service was March 9 at the Washington Presbyterian Church. Pastor…
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