1 seed, with a 13-7 record. BURLINGTON A Christmas Eve accident southwest of Burlington killed one man and injured two others, one seriously. performances tonight and tomorrow. Burlington Promotions Committee preparing for Taste of Fall Festival. 7128850, also from Hoovers Thriftway, went unclaimed. The flagpole is located just west of Kelley Hall. was interviewed on May 21. EMP Shield will COFFEY COUNTY, Kan. Governor Laura Kelly on Monday announced that EMP Shield, an industry leader in protecting electronic devices from destructive magnetic pulses, plans to invest $1.9 billion in a computer chip manufacturing facility in Burlington. Reservoir and the Neosho River, 16 Championship games will be Saturday, Feb. 23. The north half of the KVOE listening area is now clear of all drought designations as part of Thursdays weekly update from the US Drought Monitor. Its too late to get in on the dinner, has filed for an open seat on the Coffey from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Lebos three-day Registration and packet pick up will begin at 8 a.m., followed by a best-dressed contest at 8:30 and a survivor ceremony at 8:45. as the town celebrates its 24th annual Administrative Assistant Donna Berland. Demolition program, compensation discussed. But, it took a cooperative effort of four locally elected officials cutting through state bureaucracy to make the license plate a reality. He retired to Lebo nine years ago. After a very soggy May, the year-to-date total has more than doubled and the rain surplus increased to more than six inches. A CT scan, Future of outdoor pool to be decided Tuesday. In conjunction with its Shoptober promotion, the Coffey County Chamber Everett Moddie and Selena The plant is designed to contain leakage, and there has been no release from the plant. LYNDON The first female magistrate judge for the Fourth Judicial District Court, Shannon Rush, was sworn during the robing ceremony Friday, June 1 at the Osage County Courthouse, Lyndon. Good luck, Jaguars, Wolves, Titans and Bulldogs! hours of April 19. meeting on Monday, commissioners By 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, a severe thunderstorm watch leadership at the helm. BURLINGTON Fourteen members of the Southern Coffey County High School Class of 2014 received their diplomas during commencement Saturday in the SCC Gymnasium. Names of three candidates submitted to governor. Coffey County Sheriff Randy Rogers first requested, several weeks ago, to discuss the matter in executive session, using the land acquisition exception to the states A contested primary race for county sheriff and a county commission seat, and contested races for state House and Senate seats drew Coffey County voters to the polls. for the winner of the Catfish DODGE CITY The Waverly Lady Bulldogs closed their basketball season with a dream run in the Class 1A Division II State Tournament, ending with an appearance in the state finals that saw them take one step further than they made in 2016 as they won the state title. churches shared their plans I have accepted a position at the Dodge City Public Library, Hines wrote. 2 seed. Johnson (L) 76 Jones to the position at the This is the fourth year Ron and Sandie Hoover, owners of Hoovers Thriftway, have generously offered to match the $1,000 prizes, as long as the winning ticket came from Hoovers and the winner was a Hoovers Rewards card holder. The event took place in the large school gym before a standing room only crowd. Board OKs starting plan for airport development. The proposed facility is part of Wolf Creeks response for complying with new requirements implemented by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for emergency preparedness at all nuclear power plants. Lebo K-12 music teacher and Nancy City Council on Wednesday approved 244 Board of Education to double its He began to have health concerns 18 months ago and was treated at Childrens Mercy Hospital in Kansas City. sustained serious injuries, shattering Monday-Friday Hours: 8am-12pm 1pm-5pm. In the girls bracket, Waverly is seeded second with a 17-2 record, while Lebo is seeded third with a 9-10 record. Citizen Glenda Jarvis also attended. BURLINGTON A fun, late afternoon at the elementary school and circle Robrahn. Department of Commerce Southeast Click here to. to, but I dont think deep down that BURLINGTON Governor Jeff Colyer learned first-hand about the dredging operation that took place two years ago at John Redmond Reservoir, as well as ongoing efforts to control sedimentation in John Redmond Reservoir. us to monitor vehicle location, Skinny Spatz, Lebo, was a sergeant in the United States Army Air Corp who was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for his participation in Doolittles Raid of Japan. In Lebo, Rainbow Fireworks will present a public fireworks display Saturday at dusk at Ye Olde Park at the west end of the city. 1 seed with a 27-7 record. are ready to face unique Postal Service, the change is designed to address peoples mailing habits and make up for billions of dollars in lost revenue. The conversion to Shopko Hometown will include new interior and exterior signage, updated and supplemental fixtures and a new easy to shop store layout. The sun was still shining just after 5 p.m., but storms were building to the northwest. quarry to be established about nine Citizens will have a greater chance to avoid getting muddy when entering or exiting the park. of Superintendent Cliff Williams Two hundred care packages included snacks, books, magazines, toiletries, and much moreall donated by generous people throughout Coffey County and the surrounding region. or Aaric Davis at (620) 392-5515. bringing the total number of candidates luscious smell of barbeque The event promises Supt. The Kansas State High School Activities Association has released the brackets for Class 4A Division II and Class 2-1A regional baseball and softball tournaments. a Verizon communication network BURLINGTON After reviewing a six-page memorandum prepared by Coffey County Treasurer Karen Maley and meeting in three executive sessions, Coffey County Commissioners on Monday unanimously decided to adjust Maleys salary from $62,588 to $50,000 as compensation for her county-related duties, despite Maleys recommendation to leave her salary unchanged. of the Kirchner family champion after placing first in chicken decision to offer employment For this for Brooklyn New for 2014 are the Strawnfest 5K, Burlington USD 244 Transportation Director Doug Rohrer said the district owns 15 busses, seven vans and five cars. YouTube /QuickLinks.aspx. you handle difficulty matters. Property owners in Gridley will see their tax rate decrease 0.028 mills. SCC, Chetopa and Flinthills receive first-round byes. Reservoir dredging project to April 1, Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Lenexa, Kan., June 2, 2021) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached a settlement with Thomas Robrahn and Skillman Construction LLC of Coffey County, Kansas, to resolve alleged violations of the federal Clean Water Act (CWA) that occurred within the Neosho River. Strawn filming an infomercial to promote City closes on building; trash rates going up. The Also playing are Olpe (11-6), Madison/Hamilton (9-10), Colony-Crest (8-10) and Moran-Marmaton Valley (2-15). building 27,500 linear foot of discharge The Lady Wildcats enter the tournament as the No. dinner will begin at 5 p.m. in During a reception held Monday morning in the Coffey County Courthouse lobby, scholarships were presented to Jenna Adsitt, a junior at Burlington High School, Karsen Kiefer, a junior at Lebo High School and Cameron Shilling, a junior at Burlington High School. Tuesday night, following more than an who said they saw flames in the 1 in order to appear on the a curb and gutter project bid. presidents and All quarterfinal games, which are scheduled for Jan. 16 on the bracket, will be played Thursday, Jan. 18, with semifinals following on Friday and placement games Saturday. 2 with a 14-5 record. BURLINGTON Coffey County Commissioners on Monday approved paying claims as part of an ongoing lawsuit and approved a grant to assist in the updating of the New Strawn Community Building. Coffey County residents have the opportunity to clean up their property and dispose of a wide variety of unwanted items at no cost during the week of Oct. 14-19. BURLINGTON Registered voters residing in the Burlington USD 244 school district will go to the polls Tuesday to decide the future of an outdoor pool in Burlington. 5-seeded Madison at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday. to represent them in Washington, Games will start at 8 p.m., and there 6 seed with an 0-2 record (note: this record includes only game results submitted to KSHSAA; when including all games held through the end of April, Lebo-Waverly's record stands at 5-3). BURLINGTON The Coffey Health System Board of Trustees voted at its Nov. 19 meeting to discontinue its nursing home services. Involuntary manslaughter charge filed in boating fatality. Other teams include No. Commercial haulers will be charged the normal rates. A free picnic of hot dogs, chips, drink and ice cream is planned at 4 p.m. with live music beginning at 5 p.m. Found Alert will play at 5, followed by Highway 75 at 7 p.m. A fireworks display, provided by Big Daddys, will conclude the days events at the city park. The cancer is rare and aggressive with no defined standard of care, so the medical profession fits the treatment to the individual. Streeter updated Coffey County They also continued discussion about economic development candidates and decided to wait another week before making appointments to the Coffey Health System Board of Trustees. were also being recorded. Commissioners provided an additional $300,000 in tax support in 2005, 2008 and $100,000 in 2012 to help purchase new equipment. There are The new building will be located on the same lot, but will be set back farther from Fourth Street. Cleat Buckbee and Junior Adams, veterans from Emporia American Legion Post No. It is believed that the pathway for the odors to reach the buildings is an old sewer line. David Arteberry, a representative of George K. Baum and Company, summarized the savings for the Burlington match the $1,000 prizes with a $1,000 TOPEKA Kansans from across the state joined Gov. Students learn from mock accident, crash victim. Smith and Seth Bell. His second wish was to go to Disneyland in California. BURLINGTON Coffey County Commissioners on Monday received a couple of 2014 budget requests and took action related to a patio project planned at the front entrance of the courthouse. This is the sixth year the Hoovers have generously offered to match the $1,000 prizes with a $1,000 gift card, as long as the winning ticket came from Hoovers and the winner was a Hoovers Rewards card holder. Since the first shots were fired at Lexington and Concord and our Revolutionary War began, American men and women have answered the call to duty. She will supersede Superintendent Mike Kastle, who is retiring at the end of the school year. The council took action in County Board of Commissioners The all-day event begins with an antique tractor run at 8 a.m. At 9 a.m., a kids fishing derby will be held with prizes. police chief. A mother and her two A meal, sponsored by the Coffey County Bankers Association, will be served at 6 p.m. in the Burlington High School commons area followed by the Coffey County Conservation Districts 74th annual meeting in the BHS theater. of the new sewer system improvements. In the girls' bracket, Waverly received the No. Rowley, County Clerk Angie The Coffey County Sheriff's Office is responsible for processing police reports and other documentation on a daily basis. a temporary move, but temporary in a future edition of The Republican. The store will provide Coffey County residents a broad assortment of items, including fresh produce and meat, frozen foods, groceries and pharmaceuticals. However, the estimated tax rate is 47.181 mills, which is slightly less than the 47.183 mills this year. has become the fourth generation CHS Board of Trustees Chairman Steve County Treasurer Karen Maley. nuclear plant. Dole has scheduled town hall in the Vietnam War makes Veterans Melvern, and a portion of Lyon County The church, which began in the spring of 1880, was given the name Long Creek Methodist Episcopal Church. In the girls' bracket, Marais des Cygnes Valley defeated Altoona-Midway 51-31, while in the boys' bracket Marais des Cygnes Valley defeated Altoona-Midway 35-14. LeROY From a quilt show to a greased pig contest, the 64th annual LeRoy Homecoming will offer something for everyone this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. daughters perished due to the fire. ages. p.m., Bris Dance Studio will have a The tournament will begin with girls quarterfinal games Monday, Feb. 18, between Hartford and Madison/Hamilton 7 p.m. at Hartford and Colony-Crest and SCC 7 p.m. at Colony; a girls' quarterfinal game between Waverly and Moran-Marmaton Valley 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, at Waverly, and boys quarterfinal games Tuesday, Feb. 19, between Madison/Hamilton and Hartford 7 p.m. at Madison, SCC and Colony-Crest 7 p.m. at LeRoy and Waverly and Moran-Marmaton Valley 7:30 p.m. at Waverly. Storrer, a former school board clerk for the district, was found guilty Nov. 7, 2012, of misusing public funds. Larry Moore and his fee, as are additional 20-by-20 lots. happiness that Americans enjoy. Among the schools competing is Burlington in Class 4A Division II. The Coffey County Health Department (CCHD) kicked off its annual drive-through flu shot clinics Monday at Lebo of the 2015 WildBlue BBQ hails Kansas City Royals. Monday morning. Quenemo, Osage City, Olivet and That said, 5. The championship game will be played Wednesday, May 15, at Alma. Farm near Waverly is starting to take 5 seed. Yes 464 -- He also indicated he had a prior burglary conviction in Coffey County in 1995. Mendoza, who retired and At 10:30, awards will be presented and the event will conclude with the release of balloons at 10:45. 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. EMPORIA After some exciting quarterfinal games Monday and Tuesday, 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. most people have heard of African-American professional of States office by noon June The WildBlue BBQ and Expo will offer Class 4A Division II State Girls' Bracket | Class 1A Division I State Girls' Bracket | Class 1A Division I State Boys' Bracket | Class 1A Division II State Boys' Bracket. A trailer about Welcome to Waverly is being shared on social media. below) tells about the trophy being lost, strayed or stolen! The trophy, And Mr. Turkey will be putting in a special appearance for the entertainment of all. Brenda Cherry (R) 3,554, Register of Deeds hidden in the Caseys Lebo ad 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. A water watch is also in effect for customers of Public Wholesale Water Supply District No. In the girls consolation semifinals, No. Council denies appointment of new police chief. News tips? District Court Judge Phillip M Fromme sentenced Stephen J. Fagan, 29, Wichita, to 10 months in prison. Taxpayers in Burlington USD 244 will see a slight 0.108 mill increase, while taxpayers in LeRoy-Gridley USD 245 will see a 1.987 mill increase. Robrahn and EMC attorney work, worked The nearly $16,000 piece of equipment They will play No. 2018 Burlington Invitational Tournament brackets. Registration begins at 7 a.m. Events begin with a biscuits and gravy breakfast 6-10:30 a.m. at the Methodist church. No. BURLINGTON Crafters will be back in a big way this year to help you kick off your Christmas shopping. matters with city clerk Regina The Coffey County Historical Museum has a number of newspaper clippings and articles in a file about Spatz. The tournament District Court Building in Ottawa The contest finale will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Burlington Fire Station. a resolution that will allow a rock The girls' bracket features two teams currently state-ranked by the Kansas Basketball Coaches Association - Class 4A Division I No. and dreaming about selling one of BURLINGTON The Burlington City Council last week approved the purchase of a $75,000 piece of equipment that will be used by three departments to safely remove dirt around buried utilities. *Derek Schmidt (Rep) 2538 540,053, STATE TREASURER met Monday with Coffey County The mayor, along with Lynn Osburn, who usually delivers the hot meals, delivered 16 meals to homebound seniors around Burlington. . Muddy conditions hampered the response to a grass fire in western Coffey County on Saturday. Kansas. BURLINGTON Wolf Creek began its scheduled refueling and maintenance outage on Saturday, Sept. 21. the 662nd person in 30 years While fireworks are popular in celebrating BURLINGTON Personnel Opioids land In the Class 4A Division II state softball tournament, the Burlington Lady Wildcats have earned the No. Area churches have planned special programs and church services to celebrate Christmas. BURLINGTON Coffey County office), 110 S. Sixth, Burlington. Area veterans included on 15th Honor Flight. In the boys consolation semifinals, No. Burlington will play Wellsville at 5:45 p.m. in Burlington. LEBO The Kansas Association of Elementary School Principals (KAESP) recognized Darla Long, a K-12 principal at Lebo schools, as its District 3 National Distinguished Principal honoree. During the week, the Coffey County Sanitary Landfill will accept appropriate waste from Coffey County residents at no charge. Burlington High School extended learning students worked the meet. Jerry Tiemeyer, LeRoy, will challenge BURLINGTON The driver of a stolen vehicle led law enforcement officers on a high-speed car chase Monday morning that started in Wilson County, went through Burlington and ended at Riverside West at John Redmond Reservoir. BURLINGTON Wolf Creek Generating County Commissioners stands behind He was diagnosed with Rhabdoid kidney cancer and his parents were told that tumors would appear on the kidneys and lungs. BURLINGTON Construction of a the co-op uses called machine-to-machine. out in the community, and less time Good luck, Lady Jaguars, Lady Wolves, Lady Titans and Lady Bulldogs! In the Class 1A Division II state tournament to be held at Gross Memorial Coliseum in Hays, the SCC Titans are seeded No. 3 with a 9-9 record. She also hopes that her story will provide hope and encouragement for others who are suffering from the loss of a loved one to Alzheimers. Registration begins at 7 a.m. and the race begins at 8. renewed every five years. Brian Masters arrived at 7:35 p.m. President WAVERLY The Waverly community will celebrate the 123rd annual Ohio Days July 12-16. Other council members present were Jerilyn Curtiss, Jane Griffith, Thomas Tschantz, Sharon Hall and Dallas Scothorn. will be ongoing until 3 p.m. Food and Advance voting will be during normal business hours this week. 5 seed, Pioneer League rival Santa Fe Trail (15-17) the No. Ed VanVickle placed the poppy wreath on the grave of Lebos Unknown Soldier. George Smith was not present. Semifinal games, as well as games for the championship and third place, will be played Friday, May 25. of Cinderella and steals the show; a mother of the bride whos staged a perfect wedding until it isnt, and more. Mission accomplished. NRC reported, As a result, your staff failed to identify that electrical maintenance contractors had not installed insulating sleeves on wires that affected the differential current protection circuit, contrary to work order instructions. The tournament will be held Jan. 19, 22 and 23. BURLINGTON Six Coffey County landowners will receive conservation awards Wednesday night at the Coffey County Conservation Districts 72nd annual meeting and banquet. to take part in the run/walk. contest finale will be held Planning board hears motocross track proposal. News Georgia House seeks more improvements to mental health Updated March 03, 2023 12:09 AM . for the coming school year. The Coffey County Library has launched a new e-book service for its patrons. The book tells how you can sustain wildlife with native plants. Long-term care has been a much-talked 41, the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) and the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) are part of the Brownback Administrations ongoing reorganization efforts to increase efficiency among state agencies and improve services and programs. social worker have joined the staffs John Brandon Hines. BURLINGTON A Lebo mans probation was revoked March 15 following a lengthy hearing in the Coffey County District Court. Had it passed, lawmakers, not the Kansas Supreme Court, would have the final say on . 4-ranked Rock Creek (7-0) comes in as the No. Elsewhere in Kansas: $49/1 year. Also in the field are Independence (5-3), Sabetha (5-3), Caney Valley (5-3), Paola (4-3), Rock Creek (3-5) and Prairie View (0-9). working with the city to determine was in effect that included Coffey County and surrounding counties. KSHSAA Executive Director Bill Faflick invited all member high schools to submit the name of an individual, coach or team demonstrating such qualities. Check out the official tournament bracket in the link below to see how all of the teams line up, and head to Emporia Monday and Tuesday to support your favorite teams. Present to observe the meeting were Coffey County Treasurer Karen Maley, John Johnson, Illa Weeks and Jim Weeks. Experts stress that the odor has shown no health concerns. they are hesitant to approve the lease high school principal and high On Aug. 16, Sept. 4 and Sept. 7, three any other We are thrilled to have Brandon join us, said Janet Lewis, trustee and head of the search committee. all took in a journey of Lane was the first of 44 witnesses scheduled to appear in the second major school funding lawsuit in six years to hit Kansas courts. Following a request from Jenny Hageman, the council approved allowing Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation to reserve Kelley Park and buildings July 13, 14 and 15 for the 13th annual WildBlue BBQ. In the Class 3A regional baseball tournament to be hosted by Burlington High School, the Burlington Wildcats earned the No. communities no injuries. The boys bracket has state-ranked teams in the top three positions. Officials publicly announced the proposed plant on Sept. 6 and immediately met opposition from residents in the Tonganoxie area, where the plant would be located in northeast Kansas. The Kansas State High School Activities Association has released the brackets for Class 3A substate basketball tournaments. LeRoy Homecoming celebration is Sept. 1-3. of Doug Witteman, LeRoy, as a Pink It Out, a 5K and one-mile run/walk, will be held Saturday morning, Sept. 27, in the municipal parking lot east of the Burlington Fire Station. the Coffey Health System Board of Business News. hunting, and if a field is muddy With the MyAccount feature, you can customize your viewing experience, sign up for notifications, and engage in information you care about. BURLINGTON For the second straight year, an Oklahoma barbecue team claimed the grand champion prize at the WildBlue BBQ. TOPEKA Five area students, along with numerous other Kansas students, were honored Sunday at the 29th annual Governors Scholars Award Program in Topeka, on the campus of Washburn University. KSRE NEWS. The Coffey County Chamber of Commerce hosts the annual event that recognizes Coffey County seniors who maintain at least a 3.5 grade point average for seven consecutive semesters. fry Saturday evening at Rock Williams and her husband, Kirk, own Beto, Inc., (the truck plaza), and the Regency Restaurant Group, which owns Wendy's. church yard and pictures from the Monday nights topics included classroom configurations, hiring a new principal and going forward with a major energy project at the elementary schools. When the plant was at approximately The deadline to file as a candidate from Yukon, Okla., and happens to Both dollar amounts are the largest in event history. BURLINGTON Coffey County Commissioners on Monday extended the county engineers contract for three years and heard monthly updates from the county health administrator and economic development director. WAVERLY In its 120th year, the annual Ohio Days will feature five days of activities, with the Ottaway Amusement Company offering rides Monday and Tuesday nights. BURLINGTON Yesterday, Wolf Creek Generating Station operators connected the generator to the electrical system, which means it is back online and producing electricity. Coffey County, Kansas Court and Crime News. *Pat Roberts (Rep) 2,001 440,921 5 seed Wabaunsee (5-13), No. Three new teachers and a school As of Sept. 1, the Arnolds sold the greenhouse business to the Fox family - Andrew Fox and his parents, Kevin and Elizabeth Fox - of Syracuse, Kan. Arnolds Greenhouse is located 7 miles south and 1 miles east of Burlington, or 4 miles west of LeRoy on K-58 Hwy. This is my first year to win in 13 years, said Francis, who is married to a mechanic. at Burlington Elementary Lebo-Waverly will play Wabaunsee at 3:30 p.m. in Alma. In the boys bracket, the Southern Coffey County Titans are seeded No. Reese and Dennis Young and Interim 2. and was 20 inches long. News Flash Sheriff 3 Stories . year. Roy Coleman Jr., 58, Burlington, died at the scene of the accident. The company will be joined by six out-of-state suppliers, resulting in an additional 1,000 jobs created in Coffey County. prompted plant officials to declare BURLINGTON Coffey County Commissioners on Monday approved four bids totaling $177,446.76 to construct an office addition to the Coffey County Shop, 1510 S. Sixth Street, Burlington. Based on the amount of water your pool has been losing through piping and the concrete structure over the years, I would rate the pools overall condition as poor to critical.. Both towns are located on the Neosho River. Warm moist air and a stationary frontal boundary combined to produce a wet and stormy Monday for Coffey County and much of Kansas. New Strawn Branch. The board offered Jackson a two-year contract, beginning July 1. Burlington is located several miles downstream from John Redmond Dam and Reservoir, which was dedicated in 1965. In the Class 1A Division I substate tournament at Olpe, action began with quarterfinal games Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 27 and 28, at Olpe. A schedule of events appears in todays The winner of the game will play the winner of a game between No. The Cottonwood and Neosho rivers carried the flood waters to John Redmond Dam and Reservoir where the water was held to allow the swollen Neosho River downstream from the dam to recede. life-long bird lover Yvonne Patterson-Burbach and her birds, which include parrotlets, several species of parrots, cockatoos, macaws, The sentence was the result of Fagans July conviction for criminal possession of a firearm by a felon, a severity level 8, nonperson felony. the services provided by the Supercenter