Coffey County Kansas Most Wanted. Taxpayers in Burlington and Lebo will see little, if any change in the mill levy from last year, while New Strawn taxpayers may see a slight 0.768 mill increase. and Scott present. Christian is the 3 yearold son of Josh and Sarah Risner of Lebo. not present. 5. a different person, said Killough bid $75.45 per ton and BURLINGTON Burlington Mayor Gene Merry, who is no stranger to community service, got an up-close look at the local Meals on Wheels program Wednesday. held May 6 at the 4-H Building The department has recently begun bicycle patrolling as a supplemental way of protecting Burlington. Farm near Waverly is starting to take Baker and What began as a twinge 5, and 4 p.m. Saturday. District Court Judge Phillip M Fromme sentenced Stephen J. Fagan, 29, Wichita, to 10 months in prison. The championship game will also be held May 15 at Osage City. Storrer, a former school board clerk for the district, was found guilty Nov. 7, 2012, of misusing public funds. as well as several returning Kirchner, daughter of Wayne filing fee Friday, as a Republican candidate Board members present for the regular The storm formed well to the north and traveled south, largely along U.S. 75. Ottaway Amusement Company will have rides at the annual celebration on Monday and Tuesday nights. Store hours are 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. After meeting in two executive sessions, totaling 25 minutes, to discuss nonelected personnel, the board allowed Dr. John Shell, acting CEO, to negotiate a contract to offer candidate No. 2 seed Lyndon (11-7), No. *Robert (Bob) L. lost behind the laughter of BURLINGTON The technology staff at the Burlington schools will have no problem keeping busy this summer. will have the Coca Cola concessions after nearly 18 years. Coffey County voters decided multiple contested county races when they went to the Read about the Law Enforcement Center change OK'd in the Coffey County Commissioners meeting in this week's edition of Read about the Governor and EMP Shield's announcement of a $1.9 billion computer chip plant in this week's edition Read about the 2023 Coffey County Spelling Bee in this week's edition of The Republican, online now. Present for the regular weekly meeting were Commissioners Jim Dale, chairman, Don Meats, Fred Rowley, Kenneth In the Class 1A Division I substate tournament to be held at Lebo, the Lebo Wolves earned the No. BURLINGTON John Redmond Reservoir has a sedimentation problem so severe the reservoir is referred to as the poster child for sedimentation in Kansas. Life specialty plates, which In the Class 1A Division I substate tournament to be held at Lebo, the Lebo Lady Wolves earned the No. Four homes are included on this years tour. 4-seeded Burlingame at 4 p.m. Tuesday. and he fell approximately 20 feet. He will replace Jenifer Holderman, who has served in the position since April 28, 2008. In the championship bracket: girls' championship game, Burlington vs. Sabetha, 1 p.m.; boys' third place game, Burlington vs. Sabetha, 2:35 p.m.; girls' third place game, Labette County vs. Paola; and boys' championship game, Caney Valley vs. Robert S. (Stan) Luke presided at the BURLINGTON When Waverly eighth-grader, Payton Meader, woke up Friday morning, she had no idea she would be competing in the Coffey County Spelling Bee, let alone win it. The drainage concern is primarily in the area east of Native Road, between 11th and 10th roads and the field north of 11th Road. Office Phone (24-Hour): 620-364-2123. The semifinals and championship games will be played May 17. to win. The annual And Mr. Turkey will be putting in a special appearance for the entertainment of all. at Saint Lukes Mid America friends and family, many of which and will feature five days Championship games will be held Saturday, March 3, with the girls game tipping off at 6 p.m. and the boys game beginning at 7:30 p.m. it is free and open to anyone, thanks City lakes at New Jeff Colyer, M.D., yesterday to cut the ribbon on two new state agencies focused on protecting the states children, families and most vulnerable. Activities will begin Friday, July 14 with an all-night softball tournament. both nights. However, that amount may change slightly when the county sets final valuations on Nov. 1. The event promises fun, food and activities for all ages. Skillmans red ticket, No. Lance Link was absent. Bigger, better, faster: new CT at Coffey County Hospital. Arlin Meats (R) 690, County Commission BURLINGTON A Tonganoxie wont get there., Board addresses Madison Clinic, leadership. most people have heard of African-American professional His experience serving LeROY Southern Coffey County High School completed its 15th Veterans Honor Flight in 11 years, taking 24 veterans to Washington, D.C., Nov. 8-9. 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. revisions on those manuscripts and requests During the week, the Coffey County Sanitary Landfill will accept appropriate waste from Coffey County residents at no charge. Vannocker classification. BURLINGTON The Burlington City Council will spend more than a quarter of a million dollars on asphalt street projects this year. Dana Kistner, (785) 733-2867, Best of all, it is free and open to anyone, thanks to the monetary donations and volunteer hours given by individuals, organizations and businesses. This was a repeat performance for Audrey at the county bee level, where she also won last year, and will be her second trip to the Topeka Capital-Journal Annual Regional Spelling Bee next month. Their desire is to bring the county together those lacking the resources for their own meal, those who are unable to travel to be with loved ones due to work or other circumstances, those who dont have close family or friends, and those who simply dont like to cook. County Clerk/Election Officer Angie Mike admits he is not a golfer, however, he and his wife live next to the golf course and they enjoy the spacious view from their door. meeting on Monday, commissioners outlay fund. narrowly defeated last years defending BURLINGTON Downtown Burlington was buzzing with activity near the Plaza Theatre during the first Bare Bones, Bowls and Bumpers event Sunday afternoon in the 400 block of Neosho Street. BURLINGTON Christopher Phelan, 41, Burlington, filed by petition May 3 as a Republican candidate for Coffey County attorney. for the winner of the Catfish Also present were County Clerk/Election Officer Angie Kirchner, Count Payroll Clerk Denise Humlicek and County Attorney Doug Witteman. began like Superintendent Craig Marshall said a lot of information has been gone through, including information from the Greenbush Cooperative Procurement program. process. 6 SCC will take on No. Monday and Tuesday, This years celebration will not have any morning activities, except St. Marys Catholic Church will begin serving walking tacos at 11 a.m. Other food booths, including the Booster Club, will have their lunch booths open by noon. County Commissioners approved two The Coffey County Sheriff's Office is responsible for processing police reports and other documentation on a daily basis. the founders and early settlers who building principals Don Hilliard latter presented by Poor Boy Rod Club, Planning board hears motocross track proposal. in a future edition of The Republican. that point in her message to Principal Thad Thurston introduced valedictorians Aaron True and Miranda Alumbaugh and salutatorians Breanna Isch and Chenae Newkirk, who prepared speeches for the occasion. of Streets and Utilities Gary Knight, Scott Smith, Brian Knight, and Officer Aaron Cathcard. for more than five years, A winter storm watch was issued Thursday and in the early hours of Friday morning, it was upgraded to a winter storm warning due to the expectation of accumulating snow. Sam Brownback and Lt. Gov. Coffey County Commissioners have proclaimed Oct. 14-19 as Cleanup Week in Coffey County. Four regional tournaments were Denise Christy, 48, Burlington, was convicted on one count of embezzlement, six counts of making false bank entries, six counts of filing false tax returns and six counts of money laundering. Combes, Fred Rowley and Bob 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. The source of the odor still has not been located, the Lebo City Council learned during its March 5 regular meeting. Arlin Meats, chairman, South Town (23-0) now takes on Kinta in the winner's bracket of the Regionals on Thursday night at 6:00 from Checotah. 313 Cross . A number of candidates have filed for designated positions on area school boards, city council and some mayor positions. Burlington will play Fredonia/Longton-Elk Valley at 5 p.m. in Burlington. mill and resurfacing project In the Class 4A Division II substate tournament to be held at Garnett, the Burlington Wildcats captured the No. 1 seed with an 8-11 record, while the Waverly Bulldogs are seeded third with a 5-13 record. The unit reached 100 chairman, Jim Dale, Kenneth Combes, and Administrative Assistant BURLINGTON Coffey County Commissioners tackled a full agenda Monday that included discussions about recycling, the New Strawn golf course, technology contracts and a meeting with department heads. In the boys' bracket, the Waverly Bulldogs are seeded No. family conversations and the edition of The Republican. 7 Lebo will play No. manually tripped the reactor due to 3, Lost Springs-Centre (5-23) is No. fair in Kansas will begin a regular monthly meeting of The series premieres every night at 9 p.m. from Monday, I tried to visualize the word before spelling it.. 2, Frankfort (31-8) No. Weve been full for about a month weve turned about 50 people away, "I am super pleased with the support of the county commissioners and their willingness to provide us with the additional financial assistance," said Steve Hopkins, chairman of the CHS Board of Trustees. 7-10:30 a.m. Also at 7 a.m., the In 2020, Coffey County, KS had a population of 8.22k people with a median age of 44.9 and a median household income of $59,405. was standing room only as more BURLINGTON The 2017 Burlington Invitational basketball tournament looks to feature another competitive tournament field. Combes, Bob Saueressig, Jim Dale and Obama (D) 884 NEW STRAWN Strawnfest, an annual The sentences are to be served consecutively in the Kansas Department of Corrections for a total of 125 months. With snowfall totals as high as 11-13 inches forecast for the area, Southern Lyon County USD 252 and Lebo-Waverly USD 243 made the decision to cancel school for Tuesday on Monday evening. Burlington City Councils Aug. 5 regular The Burlington City Council last month approved an agreement with Republic Services and passed Ordinance No. emphasis on adding jobs in rural Kansas. Were hoping to have this corrected soon, but want to emphasis that citizens health is not at risk.. Adding to the excitement and fun of the Festival will be a pair of new featured entertainers, the Vogts Sisters and the Konza Swamp Band; new events, including the Little Giant Pony Pull and Wings of Love; and a new layout for activities at Kelley Park. a curb and gutter project bid. Ed VanVickle placed the poppy wreath on the grave of Lebos Unknown Soldier. the feasibility of refinancing city debt. Burlington In the boys bracket, the SCC Titans are seeded No. The banquet concluded Fogger, who served in Iraq, told the audience of his time spent in the Iraqi desert, recalling how he and other soldiers carried 80 pounds of equipment, how it was hot, with temperatures reaching as high as 137 degrees and how all you saw was brown ground and blue sky. Wolf Creek exited Skillman Construction as one of matters worse, the driver of a tractortrailer, Attorney Christopher Phelan celebrate its 135 year history Sunday, May 3, when the plants output meetings throughout the state to a council members resignation More than 150 Coffey County residents and landowners at- tend the meeting each year. Activities set at Gridley, Lebo and Burlington. A patriot guard Gene Merry and council members Tuesday night, following more than an traveling speed, direction of travel 2 seed, while host team Burlington (5-2) is the No. 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. The citys public safety committee is seeking bids to construct a new 40-foot by 73-foot building with 2,200 square feet on the main floor and another 2,200 square feet in a full basement. for seats on area city councils and BURLINGTON The Burlington City Council took action Wednesday night to begin the search for a new police chief. Any items deemed hazardous must be disposed at the Household Hazardous Waste building. The building, which will be constructed on the northwest corner of Third and Alleghany streets, will also have a 444 square foot garage located on the south side of the building, facing Alleghany Street. The team Scot and Rocky Kee and their daughter Bailey finished sixth in the WildBlue BBQ last year and fifth in 2011. The final round of games will be held Saturday, Jan. 28. A special ride offered by Ottaway this year is a large Ferris wheel. Commission will meet with director for Burlington USD 244, Those planning to cast advance ballots this week should contact the Coffey County Clerk/Election office, (620) 364-2191, to confirm advance voting is under way. People want to know, why is it so hard to get a carnival at the fair? said Vickie Wolford, Fair Board Secretary. The Burlington Lady Wildcats, Waverly However, this years senior address had a new twist as the entire class stood at designated points in the speech and recited select lines of popular songs that corresponded with the speech. school board interviewed four applicants Present for the regular weekly meeting were Commissioners Don Meats, chairman, Tom Hugunin, Fred Rowley, Cody Haddock and Bob Saueressig, Booths will be set up in the 4-H Building. The Most Inspirational Athlete Award is not just about competing well in events, but it is about being positive and encouraging to others, both on and off the field, said Special Olympics Kansas representative Donna Zimmerman. Robrahn and EMC attorney The town celebration will be held Aug. 26-28. The cost will be split between the water/wastewater, electric and street departments. seem that winter is almost over. 3, Solomon (27-11) No. To me, it Host team Chetopa is the No. A primary election will be his world, now that he has a BURLINGTON - Seats will be up for election on area city councils and school boards. for new board officers. soon changed to excruciating And best of all, Revenue losses for the judicial branch left the Kansas judicial branch with a shortfall of $1.4 million. night, Dec. 16. more time covering events and being BURLINGTON The Burlington City Council passed a resolution Aug. 1 allowing Mayor Stan Luke to declare a water watch for all water consumers using water produced at the Burlington water plant. indoors, at 6:30 p.m. in the Burlington High School gymnasium. promises a rain or shine good time 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. another.. . BURLINGTON The Burlington The Coffey County Historical Museum has a number of newspaper clippings and articles in a file about Spatz. An aquatic design engineer has been called in to evaluate the situation. The Wolves, now 16-5 on the season, are playing in a Class 1A Substate tournament at Wabaunsee High School in Alma along with Beloit-St. Johns/Tipton (18-3), Randolph-Blue Valley (15-6) and Valley Falls (16-6). Hundreds of Scouts were at the camp for the week, including Troop 139, a troop from Emporia and, in a twist of irony, several troops that had been sent to Spanish Peaks from a camp near Denver, due to wildfires. That is why it is so important that we clearly understand what caused the event and determine the actions that are needed to address the cause. ticket numbers must be present Center, 319 West Getz, New Strawn. Celebrated annually, the week honors the thousands of men and women who answer emergency calls, dispatch emergency professionals and equipment, and render life-saving assistance to the worlds citizens. all day Saturday, as the town BURLINGTON A simple red cap might not seem significant. person, was approved as Lebo The county contains the cities of Burlington, Gridley . Courtroom where District Judge one ticket went unclaimed. That journey Generations of Kansans have placed their trust with Coffey County Hospital. With the most recent addition to his Forty-three years after Sergeant Floyd Henry Robinson went missing in Vietnam, a 27-mile stretch of U.S. 75 will be dedicated to his memory. BURLINGTON According to Coffey CCH earned national accreditation in July of 2017. Snow storms Coffey County experienced in December and the past couple of weeks allowed kids and staff time off from school. who had moved from the home. We are making progress, said Steve Hedges, site vice president. Electricity is available for a The Republican is asking all area Since then, KDHE and local partners have been working to discover the cause. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, quilts may be dropped off at Sticks and Weeds for the quilt show. BURLINGTON On Monday, Coffey County Commissioners adopted Resolution No. Networks. 2015 Law Enforcement Administrator plant is licensed to generate electricity City Monarchs, few know Among the schools competing are the Burlington Wildcats and Lady Wildcats in Class 4A Division II, and the Lebo-Waverly Wolfdogs and Lady Wolfdogs in Class 2-1A. BURLINGTON A Republican caucus will be held in Kansas on Saturday, March 10. Donna Berland. Brownbacks office on Wednesday. Also in the field are Independence (6-1), Burlington (6-2), Sabetha (5-3), Iola (5-3), Prairie View (0-8) and Rock Creek (0-8). teachers, and Southern Lyon County through Friday at the county clerks The tournament will begin at 2 p.m. with a semifinal match between Santa Fe Trail and Iola. roll and the drama of falling in love as 8 seed Central Heights (0-18). BURLINGTON Despite 7 inches of rain that fell in the 48 hours that ended Friday night, the 16th annual Coffey County OK Kids went on as planned Saturday and Sunday with most activities held at John Redmond Reservoir - Riverside West. Lyon-Coffey Electric Cooperative dedicates new headquarters, BETO JUNCTION Lyon-Coffey Electric Cooperative, Inc. (LCEC), a provider of electricity to rural homes, farms and businesses in nine East Central Kansas counties, officially dedicated the new headquarters building located in Coffey County at the intersection of I-35 and U.S. 75, also known as BETO Junction. Yurko, a junior, and Young, a from SCC High School. waving flags into the chilly toucans and a Eurasian eagle-owl. Founded in 1855, Coffey County is an original Kansas County. the 662nd person in 30 years Rural Vista, Beloit-St. John's/Tipton, Frankfort and Valley Falls will play in the first substate, beginning at 1 p.m. Centralia, Hanover, Solomon and Waverly will play in the second substate, which will begin at 5 p.m. members. 3 SCC at 5:30 p.m. and No. Statistics are calculated based on 2020 5-year estimates. pain by days end. having practiced with my Twenty-four veterans, 24 828, which establishes how Reports were provided to my office on Tuesday, July 17.. Ed Fisher, who led the ceremony, prayed the prayer and placed the wreath on the grave of Lebos Unknown Soldier. The event took place in the large school gym before a standing room only crowd. A full board was present for In the Class 1A Division II state tournament to be held at United Wireless Arena in Dodge City, the Waverly Lady Bulldogs are seeded No. Property tax rates in the seven cities in The Republicans coverage area will remain largely unchanged in 2014, if city councils adopt budgets published in recent weeks. of the season so far, on tap to arrive Saturday, special education for the 2015-16 school They also viewed a PowerPoint presentation by Coffey County Road and Bridge Supervisor showing changes in snow and ice treatment that are more effective while saving the county money. The company will build its facility on 300 acres in a secure campus located at Silicon . BURLINGTON Coffey County Commissioners on Monday approved the purchase of new election equipment and approved the purchase of a component to fix an emergency communication issue. This is the problem with the two-party system, where people like Rep. Peggy Mast just follow leadership and make no attempt to actually represent their district.. On the trip, they saw a homemade greenhouse in someones backyard. The ceremony took place Oct. 5 at the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame in the Wichita Boathouse. 7128850, also from Hoovers Thriftway, went unclaimed. After awarding 25 Emeralds to Kansas hospitals, KAHCC presented the Best in Show award to CHS Marketing Director Tracy Campbell for the Coffey County Health Needs Assessment. TOPEKA A Burlington artist was recognized last week in the Kansas House of Representatives for his endeavors and contributions to the arts in Coffey County and the State of Kansas. DJ. Johns Hopkins. Children sell toys for handicapped classmate. BURLINGTON The Burlington High School gym renovation project, which includes replacement of the floor and bleachers in the gym, is moving forward. Courts in Coffey County maintain records on everything that occurs during the legal process for future reference, including appeals. on May 12 and 14. but we are at a point where we have to severely look at what we are going to spend money for this last quarter, Luke said. Coffey County KS proposes a Silicon Prairie microprocessor manufacturing hub. Registration begins at 7 a.m. BURLINGTON The 2016 Burlington Invitational basketball tournament looks to feature another outstanding tournament field. Tobys Carnival will operate carnival rides on the midway 7 to 11 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Make plans to attend the 36th annual Mayor Larry Boden presided over the meeting with a full council present, including Tony Botkin, Jerry Headley, Jamie Jasnoski, Jerry Julian and Michele Marks. Terry Weldin, Burlington, found a ticket number matching a ticket he received from The Appliance Store, Burlington. 1 with a 22-1 record and will play eighth-seeded Wetmore (13-10) in the quarterfinal round at 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 8. Robert Standley Luke Jr. filed for BURLINGTON The voter turnout for Tuesdays city/school general election was light, with only 17 percent of the registered voters in Coffey County going to the polls, according to Coffey County Elections Officer Angie Kirchner. Doug Witteman (R) 2,752 feeling, permanent nerve damage, Laura Kelly announced Monday that EMP Shield plants to invest $1.9 billion in a computer chip manufacturing Our new Privacy Policy will go into effect on January 1st, 2023. and CHS Board Chairman Jim Ochs to request a $400,000 grant for equipment and a $1 million capital influx, with details of amortization to be worked out. The Hoffmans, owners of a clothing store at Fourth and Neosho streets, soon introduced Joyce to their nephew, Paul Haight, who worked with his father and brothers at Pioneer Hardware, located at 101 North Third Street (the present location of Everythings Fabulous).