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Several weeks ago, Administrative Assistant Donna Berland reported a static sound on her phone line to Information Technology Director Bill Bauer. the situation and to offer three The signing took place during the noon hour at the Bowyer Community Center in Emporia where a reservoir advisory meeting was being held. For the teams winning championship semifinal games, championship games will be held at 6 p.m. (girls) and 7:30 p.m. (boys). See how the teams line up in the official tournament bracket below, and come out for an exciting week of basketball in Burlington. update of WCNOCs efforts to address Noting that folks in and around Burlington have heard about the purchase and have been curious, the Sinks talked it over and decided perhaps the time had come for them to let the cat out of the bag, so to speak. Gov. BHS Principal Stacy Reed and Assistant Principal/Activities Director Dave Watkins have worked with a Coffey County Attorney Christopher Phelan filed four criminal charges Thursday against John Scott Massoth, 53, Burlington. He A new $1 million loan and the restructuring of loans issued in 2013 and 2014 puts CHS on the road to recovery. BURLINGTON Four-footed visitors and their families are enjoying the new concrete sidewalk and entryway at the Burlington Happy Tails Park. In the Class 3A regional baseball tournament to be hosted by Burlington High School, the Burlington Wildcats earned the No. Register. In two weeks, the Burlington resident will be inducted into the Kansas Music Hall of Fame, in recognition of his 50-plus years as a singer/songwriter. book, Royal Rescue, was released as Cook Smokeoff, contact Lewis Whitson showing, but tickets may be purchased are ready to face unique I heard the words at our school spelling bee were going to be easy, so I didnt study much, Chaska said. Nearly 1,100 officers from nearly 100 agencies carried the Flame of Hope from all corners of the state and through 52 counties. at Kelley Park, at the 11th annual BURLINGTON The 2017 Burlington Invitational basketball tournament looks to feature another competitive tournament field. Ed Fisher, who led the ceremony, prayed the prayer and placed the wreath on the grave of Lebos Unknown Soldier. Shopko announced Friday that the liquidation sale has ended and the store conversion process to Shopko Hometown will begin Sunday, Oct. 21 at the Burlington Pamida store. Present at the March 3 regular meeting were Mayor Larry Kelley; council members, Derek Birk, Lynn Osburn, Fred Goertzen, Stella Eccles and Gennifer Birk; city employees, Brian Isch and Cheryl Dornes; and visitors, County Commissioner Bob Saueressig, Larry Clark and Amy Collins. Present for the special meeting were board members Mike Skillman, Christi Norman, Judy Gaut, Brad Caldwell and Scott Nordstedt, Rec Director Scot Jeffers and outdoor pool manager Susan Flannigan. County Board of Commissioners The smell was first reported on Thursday, Jan. 26, by Lebos city superintendent. EMPORIA After some exciting quarterfinal games Monday and Wednesday, the Lyon County League basketball tournament will continue at White Auditorium in Emporia Thursday, Jan. 25, with consolation semifinals, and Friday, Jan. 26, with championship semifinals. the property owners had delinquent 2. 20th maintenance and refueling outage ends at Wolf Creek. communities Concrete slab tied to local World War II hero. Among the schools competing are Hartford, Lebo, Southern Coffey County and Waverly. BURLINGTON Coffey County Commissioners spent a portion of their meeting Monday addressing concerns a group of citizens had with the Coffey County Housing Authority moving a house from Gardner to Waverly. I didnt study until last night, he admitted shortly after he won the Coffey County Spelling Bee Tuesday afternoon in the Waverly High School gymnasium. 2, Olpe (15-16) No. In 1974, Elmer Gleue was awarded the Kansas Bankers Award for Soil Conservation. NEW STRAWN Officials from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation met Tuesday night to discuss the findings of an augmented inspection team. Lebo ready for Stars and Stipes Celebration. Luke. For State basketball tournaments will be held this week for all classifications in high school basketball. Burlington, KS 66839. The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) has scheduled two public hearings to give Kansas residents an opportunity to learn more about and make comments on an electric transmission line siting application filed by NextEra Energy. 13th year for the promotion, which later, Hopping was diagnosed a superintendent with experience This public service is free to readers and other news outlets. issued. Rain has been our biggest issue, Brayden Hugunin is finding it Any citizen who needs to register to vote must do so by 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16. of Forrest Rhodes, with regret, as a Heflin will succeed Matt Sunseri, who announced his retirement last year. The friendly staff at the New Strawn branch of the Coffey County Library encourages you to come in and browse our selections and take advantage of the services offered. consecutive semesters. The money is included in a $14 billion state budget that stalled in the Legislature because of an unrelated dispute over school funding. BURLINGTON This week Christopher Phelan submitted a letter advising Governor Jeff Colyer of his intention to resign as Coffey County Attorney, effective Oct. 22. Updated class 1A Substate Basketball Brackets. 7 in Class 4A Division II, is the No. through the 2017-18 school year. BURLINGTON Due to predicted weather conditions on Saturday and the distance schools will be traveling, the playing dates of the Burlington Invitational Basketball Tournament have been moved. To be eligible for the While the weather will be cooperative BURLINGTON Coffey County Library has officially begun the search for a new library administrator. County Library Administrator When the storm began to develop, the National Weather Service issued a winter storm watch on Saturday. Future of outdoor pool to be decided Tuesday. LEBO Teacher Appreciation Week, May 7-11, is an opportunity to let students show their gratitude to their teachers. Department of Commerce Southeast father, Jerame Hugunin. *No 1,022 --, Prairie View United Methodist Church celebrating milestone. We plan to bury our cable in the ground, so regardless of the weather, your service will not be affected. for new board officers. committee of coaches and sponsors on a plan. Wolf Creek begins 23rd refueling and maintenance outage. The board offered Jackson a two-year contract, beginning July 1. Sunday evening, The Victorymen, from Oronogo, Mo., will perform Southern Gospel music at a special service at 6:30 p.m., followed by refreshments and fellowship. vault for safekeeping, a trophy designed their regular weekly meeting on Monday. general election ballot. Kansas City Royals. BURLINGTON The Burlington City Council will spend more than a quarter of a million dollars on asphalt street projects this year. Rychlec, Colby Johnson, Nik Alfers, four. BURLINGTON The condition of streets in Burlington has improved dramatically since Engineer Norm Bowers conducted an initial street study in 2011. - Migration from Harvey County, Kansas to Coffey County, Kansas: 0. BURLINGTON The Burlington High School gym renovation project, which includes replacement of the floor and bleachers in the gym, is moving forward. Hernandez to its list of 50 Rural BURLINGTON Coffeycountyks. Health System CEO Leonard Hernandez BURLINGTON Coffey County Commissioners on Monday officially appointed Heidi (Hinterweger) Harris as the countys zoning and subdivision administrator. Registration for the 5K Fun Run/Walk will begin at 7 a.m. in front of the fire station, with the run/walk starting at 8 a.m. BURLINGTON Devra Parker, a veteran English teacher of 25 years, knows why she entered the field of education. The tournament will be begin Monday, May 13 with the quarterfinal round. Show times are April 4, 7 p.m.; April 5, 7 p.m.; April 6, 2 p.m. with a meal at 12:30 p.m.; April 11, 7 p.m.; April 12, 7 p.m.; and April 13, 2 p.m. Tickets are available at the door. and Nikita Rogers are certainly glad Arlin Meats, Kimberly Skillman-Robrahn, Bob Saueressig and Fred right along with the third month Lunch will be provided. 3 Hartford will battle at 4 p.m. and No. BURLINGTON At least $2,550 will be given away Wednesday night during the Christmas on Us grand prize drawing. Another LeRoy-Gridley USD 245 has hired 8 MdCV will play No. selling breakfast burritos and some time, now, said Chris Faimon. The business is However, because of maintenance issues in early 2012, the plant was off-line longer than originally planned for this operating cycle. BURLINGTON The way Using his talent as a contractor and carpenter, Jim Decker said, last winter, he helped build 14 houses (out of 18 that were built) in Nuevo Progreso. These massive in of a new county commissioner School; and Russell Mildward, Argonia, Burrton, Olpe and Oswego will play in the second substate, whihc will begin at 5 p.m. BURLINGTON In what could have potentially turned the cervid (white-tailed deer, elk, moose) industry on its head, with ramifications at the national, state and county level, the Coffey County Planning Board, in a 5-2 decision, approved a resolution to reverse the decision of interim Zoning Administrator Wayne Blackbourn to require a Burlington family, Danny and Laura Hawkins, to apply for a special use permit for their ongoing domesticated deer hunting facility at 1529 Quail Lane. A great way to get into the Christmas spirit is to make plans to attend the 33rd annual Christmas Craft Festival Nov. 17 in Burlington. 3 and will play the No. contest finale will be held Check out the updated tournament brackets in the link below, and head to Emporia Thursday, Friday and Saturday to support your favorite teams and take in some exciting basketball. In the girls consolation semifinals, No. BURLINGTON The Coffey County Sheriffs Office and Burlington Police Department joined forces last week to form Coffey County leg of the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR). BURLINGTON Nearly two years after Kathryn M. Gant, Burlington, was killed in a head-on collision south of Burlington, Justin Birk, 22, Burlington, who was driving the other vehicle, pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide and was sentenced to serve 90 days in Coffey County Jail. Commissioner Tom Hugunin made the motion near the end of the meeting during what commissioners call round table, where it is possible for any topic to surface. what it was designed to do control for the 5K Fun Run/Walk and Lynn Jenkins (R) 2,741 Imagine it has been weeks or maybe even months since youve gotten anything in the mail. Her final day is Friday, Jan. 24. BURLINGTON The City of Burlington police department may have a new home by the end of the year, if all goes as planned. The arrest took place without incident at the Coffey County Sheriffs Office. ; Kent Stukey (R), Pottawatomie Twp. After collecting Christmas on Us tickets for three years, she not only won a prize, but she won one of the two $1,000 grand prizes. There are eight $50 instant prizes remaining to be won. more time covering events and being Monday and Tuesday, The race will start at 9. Going into May, Coffey County already had a more than 1/2 inch rain surplus, thanks to a more moist than normal January and April. A high probability for heavy snow associated with the system prompted the NWS to upgrade the watch to a winter storm warning early Monday. Libraries and Newspaper Archives Listings. We are committed to food safety, consumer protection, natural resource protection and water resource management for the benefit of all Kansans. BURLINGTON Forty-five years longest consecutively held In a twist, Wolf Creek manually shut down due to small water leak. BURLINGTON Starting tonight, Her poster was selected from several submitted by fifth-graders across Kansas. OSHA rules in favor of Wolf Creek whistleblower. Best of all, it is free and open to anyone, thanks to the monetary donations and volunteer hours given by individuals, organizations and businesses. A dodgeball tournament, with proceeds going to Honor Flight, will begin at 7 p.m. During a break in the dodgeball tournament at 8 p.m., Little Kings and Queens will be announced at the park pavilion. several exciting, new events Township Treasurer awards and recognition., Local educator survives devastating infection, paralysis. BURLINGTON The 2017 Burlington Invitational basketball tournament continues this evening. As always, there will be a variety of items to choose from with 150 booths open at the Burlington High School. However, it can be fatal to infants, and thats why we try to be aggressive in our investigations.. Terry Weldin, Burlington, found a ticket number matching a ticket he received from The Appliance Store, Burlington. where the council ratified a To me, it his therapists and the community, Melvern, and a portion of Lyon County #12. on May 12 and 14. from speaking and singing to riding a toy car, playing basketball and spelling out words with letter blocks. Citizens State Bank will sponsor a money hunt at 1 p.m. and Trophies and Things will sponsor Hot Wheels racing at 1:30 p.m. 1 seed with a 15-2 record. Names of three candidates submitted to governor. 3-seeded Iola (8-12) in the substate championship game at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 5. BURLINGTON Six Coffey County landowners will receive conservation awards Wednesday night at the Coffey County Conservation Districts 74th annual meeting and banquet. The winner of the quarterfinal match will play Waverly in the first semifinal match, and MdCV and Crest will play in the second semifinal match. Redmond Reservoirs Riverside West, Burlington Invitational quarterfinals postponed to Thursday. Championship games will be Saturday, Feb. 23. Gridley, Lebo plan public fireworks displays. BURLINGTON, Kan. (KSNW) Coffey County will soon be home to a new $1.9 billion dollar computer chip manufacturing facility. USD 243 Board of Education ended getting a heart transplant. Injuries to the T12 or other The question passed on a 410-78 vote. dont have to be present to win. prizes offered during the first View. morning. at each regional competed in 16-man 25 percent power, operators approved a handful of contracts and In the boys' quarterfinal games Tuesday, SCC defeated St. Paul 54-46 and Olpe defeated Chetopa 74-38. Southern Coffey County High School. She pleaded no contest to the charge. 2 seed and Neodesha (15-17) is the No. (CDFs), which are located south of Host team Burlington (2-4) is the No. This is a miracle 3, 1985. personnel matters of nonelected Alex, a first-grader in Candice Seamans class, took a special liking to classmate Summer Davis, who suffers from a traumatic brain injury and has a visual impairment. A fourth person remains hospitalized with injuries that have not been disclosed. Devening became one of the first four-year letter winners in the programs history, and he served as a team captain both his junior and senior seasons. Sheriff seeking additional space to operate, BURLINGTON Coffey 2 seed. Planning Committee (LEPC) about the construction timeline and The event promises fun, food and activities for all ages. church yard and pictures from the electricity. After the semifinal matches, the championship match will be held and will feature the winners of the two semifinal matches. They will play No. Ohio Days will kick off with a 2K-5K run/walk Saturday morning. the Kansas Wildscape Foundation BURLINGTON The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has announced it send an Augmented Inspection Team (AIT) to the Wolf Creek Nuclear Generating Station to review the circumstances surrounding an automatic reactor trip and loss of offsite power that occurred there on Jan. 13. The position 1. 1 seed with a 15-5 record, while the Waverly Bulldogs are seeded third with a 6-13 record. healthcare, the MT Networks is building a new 2 with a 9-9 record, while the SCC Titans (8-9) are seeded No. In addition to replacing a third of the nuclear fuel assemblies in the reactor, the Wolf Creek team will perform several major projects and hundreds of maintenance tasks. had five passengers in his car; all of (Districtwide results: Jenkins - 157,450, Schlingensiepen - 108,936, Hawver - 11,730), State Senate Friday afternoon, the fun begins with a craft fair and vendor expo. 3-seeded Olpe at 5:30 p.m. Monday. Skillman with a plaque presentation narrowly defeated last years defending The indictment alleges the crimes were committed while Christy worked as a retail financial services representative and backup vault teller for the Burlington branch of Central National Bank. The menu includes pancakes, sausage, coffee and orange juice. Quarterfinal games were held Tuesday at the middle and high school gyms. student at Burlington Middle 'Hard work, dedication' led to Class of '14 commencement, BURLINGTON Fifty-four members of the Burlington High School Class of 2014 wrote the final sentences to a big chapter in their life, during a commencement ceremony held Saturday in the BHS gymnasium. gave Rogers approval warning and to take necessary action Present for the regular weekly meeting were Commissioners Jim Dale, chairman, Don Meats, Fred Rowley, Kenneth Combes and Bob Saueressig, County Clerk Angie Kirchner, Administrative Assistant Donna Berland and Cody Haddock. which will be served prior to Saturdays in the downtown area, were without baked beans, dessert and BURLINGTON The Kansas Water Superintendent Craig Marshall said the topic first came up in September. By 3 p.m., they had prize Wednesday after receiving his upkeep in 11 homes owned Johnson, both sophomores, won the The Coffey County Fair will be held the following week, July 19-23. and dreaming about selling one of 5 seed with a 3-14 record. a weeklong training, which according to Kansas Water Office Director number of interested candidates to fill the unexpired term of the previous county attorney, now District Judge Doug Witteman. BURLINGTON The Burlington City Council decided at its July 17 regular meeting it will attempt to control the mosquito population within the city by approving the purchase of a fogger and chemicals. Among the schools competing are Lebo and Southern Coffey County in Class 1A Division I and Hartford and Waverly in Class 1A Division II. This was perhaps one of the most difficult decisions I have made. and a pilot car will direct The Kansas Wildscape Foundation, along with a group of national, state and local sponsors, created the OK Kids (Outdoor Kansas for Kids) event in 2001 as an annual event throughout Kansas where local communities and park and recreation agencies are encouraged to provide fun and entertaining events to help show Kansas children the beauty of nature, an appreciation for nature and a desire to seek out more nature in their lives. After being buried under more than eight inches of snow by Winter Storm Q last week, Coffey Countians spent the weekend preparing for even more snow Monday and Tuesday. of fiber on the MT Networks system, wagon available with food and refreshments Murray and Hammond were winners of the two $1,000 grand prizes at the giveaway, held 5:30 p.m. in the Burlington High School gym. BURLINGTON The Burlington City Council has approved a 2.1 percent wage increase for its 40 employees. Ties were broken by gross migration. 2 seed Osage City (15-3), No. 2018 Lyon County League Tournament brackets. BURLINGTON The 10th annual The budget is published in todays public notices section. Tuesday night, following more than an not require an introduction when and stretched into the early Administrative Assistant Donna Berland.
