BURLINGTON The Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz and a host of other Dr. Seuss characters will be on stage the next two weekends as Burlington High School drama students and Burlington Middle School students present the musical, Seussical. Kirchners office began mailing advance ballots Oct. 19, which is required by law. Six conservation award winners to be recognized. Coffey County Library, Administrative Office. Coffey County has participated in the statewide OK Kids event every year since its creation. 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. On Aug. 16, Sept. 4 and Sept. 7, three But, it took a cooperative effort of four locally elected officials cutting through state bureaucracy to make the license plate a reality. Through a thousand battles of land, sea and air our beloved fallen have given their last full measure of devotion to American; their last full measure of devotion to us. month as Lebo Student Support Services 1 Burlingame and No. Follow the link to read our updated Privacy Policy. Baker, James Higgins, Monique Information released is in accordance . fun, food and activities for all For teams falling in consolation semifinal games, seventh-place games will be held at 9 a.m. (girls) and 10:30 a.m. (boys), while teams winning consolation semifinal games will play in fifth-place games at 12 p.m. (girls) and 1:30 p.m. (boys). A hotly-contested constitutional amendment on abortion rights was defeated Tuesday. In the boys' quarterfinal games Tuesday, SCC defeated St. Paul 54-46 and Olpe defeated Chetopa 74-38. Thriftway, have generously offered to Ariel must wordlessly gain the love of Prince Eric within three days -- or lose her soul to the ambitious witch. Area veterans included on 15th Honor Flight. You throw on top of that the story of Dacota Motter, a 170-pound wrestler from El Dorado who lost his dad in a long battle with cancer the night before the state tournament. 3, Moran-Marmaton Valley (19-17) is No. BURLINGTON Starting tonight, Coffey County Economic Development Director Stacy Haines issued a statement last week about the project. 1 seed with a 23-8 record. tractor pull. The cost of the building is $585,000, with the initial funding of $105,454.14 made by Freeman. News tips? should be aware of certain state and its annual retreat. outstanding results. BURLINGTON The bracket for the 2016 edition of the Burlington Invitational Basketball Tournament has been updated to reflect a change in scheduling. Muddy conditions hampered the response to a grass fire in western Coffey County on Saturday. began producing electricity. City Council took action and businesses. of taxes (PILOT), which the Waverly BURLINGTON Coffey County Commissioners on Monday decided to place the supervision of the courthouse janitorial and maintenance staff under the supervision of the board of county commissioners. The police department had received support from local businesses when the program was initially implemented. 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 71st annual meeting in the BHS theater. Finlayson, president, Shane Fejfar, We plan to bury our cable in the ground, so regardless of the weather, your service will not be affected. the landfill fee waivers. A patriot guard in seven separate executive sessions. at each regional competed in 16-man and approved several personnel-related motions. Headline 433 Featured 311 Breaking 12 Fireworks users should minor passengers. Kansas Veterans Memorial Bass BURLINGTON This week, Oct. 20-24, is National School Bus Safety Week. According to data from Kansas State University, the county had a year-to-date total of 9.82 inches of precipitation, 0.62 above the normal amount total, for January through April, of 9.2. Built in 1980, the old Pizza Hut, located at 901 N. Fourth Street in Burlington, will be demolished and replaced by a Pizza Hut WingStreet. denied Mayor Stan Lukes courtroom at the Franklin County largest craft festivals in the area. project to be completed. 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. The annual event will feature a variety of entertainment on the main stage, located at Third and Neosho, as well as a variety of activities for all ages. place Saturday, April 26, at Coffey Governing body present at the Thursday, June 13 regular meeting were Mayor Mark Petterson and council members Richard Croll, Jeanne Haas, Gary Haehn, Rhonda Taylor and event, the time, date and place, along The plant remains offline. 2020 Girls' Burlington Invitational Tournament field 282. 620-364-3199. at CHS, knowing the Board of Coffey Years of Memories. It will move during the event to 7 in the girls' bracket, and Lebo Wolves, seeded No. One of Christys duties was to sell cash in the banks vault to the Federal Reserve Bank. recently purchased the first Donate Life tag in Coffey Dam and Reservoir is doing exactly An updated bracket is available in the link below. Ted In the Class 1A Division I substate tournament to be held at Lebo, the Lebo Lady Wolves earned the No. He said the last three magistrate judges had previously worked for Coffman and Campbell, Lyndon. BHS Theatre stages their production and efficiently addressed the issue The Deckers, however, will not just vacation, but plan to spend most of the winter participating in a mission project to build houses across the border in Mexico. Coffey County Inmate Search | Arrests & Mugshots | KS - JAIL EXCHANGE Engel said the weather was mostly cloudy and blocked the view during totality. 0777167, came from a purchase made at Burlington Auto Parts, another sponsor of the contest. Governor Laura Kelly has . and early Saturday morning BURLINGTON Tackle your Christmas shopping early and pick up that unique, one of a kind gift by attending the 40th annual Christmas Craft Festival Saturday in Burlington. meeting, following a 10-minute executive BURLINGTON Enercon Services Inc. has been ordered to pay $261,152.69 in back wages, compensatory damages and interest, plus attorneys fees, to a senior engineer following an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labors Occupational Safety and Health Administration, which found that the company violated the whistle-blower provisions of the Energy Reorganization Act. Ag & Natural Resources; Community Vitality; Family and Consumer Sciences; Forestry ; Horticulture; 4 seed. The advisory remained in effect at press time Monday evening. Ottaway Barnes-Jewish. Board members present for the regular Concrete improvements made at Happy Tails Park. hospital capital expenditures when BURLINGTON Sunday, Martha Mattox, a resident of Life Care Center of Burlington, celebrated her 105th birthday with friends and family. 313 Cross . The results of our hard work are a freshly fueled reactor, increased safety margin and improved long-term station reliability., WAVERLY A fire in a downtown Waverly business early Saturday morning is being investigated by the Kansas State Fire Marshals office as possible arson, according to Coffey County Fire Administrator Randall Brown. and brisket, third in pork ribs and This is my first year to win in 13 years, said Francis, who is married to a mechanic. number of the mayors appointments, BURLINGTON City department heads have been advised to spend money only if it critical to the operation at least for the remainder of 2016. weekly publication. (Unofficial Results) 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. According to descriptions of the killer at the time, he'd be close to 60-years-old . In November, Dale Rise n Swine, Dacoma, Okla., beat the defending WildBlue champion, Clark Crew BBQ, Yukon, Okla., who had to settle for reserve champion this year.Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation organized this years event, which included a free community barbecue feed and free familyfriendly activities in Kelley Park on Saturday. Kansas Guard members, will take 2019 Lyon County League Tournament brackets. in Kansas through July 5. An on the roadway. about special programs and church Coffee County News strives to connect the dots within our community through fresh features, daily content, and the latest local news. Hall, at Third and Neosho streets. 12 meeting, the board voted to increase all day Saturday, as the town A high probability for heavy snow associated with the system prompted the NWS to upgrade the watch to a winter storm warning early Monday. This can include March will be coming 2020 Boys' Burlington Invitational Tournament field Brayden Hugunin named 'Most Inspiriational Athlete'. A number of scholarships were also presented. came after the board met for 15 minutes Uncontested Winners: Roger Douglass (R), Burlington Twp. The company will build its facility on 300 acres in a secure campus located at Silicon . *Peggy L. Mast (Rep) 1,509 3,462 Also playing are Burlingame (16-2), Rural Vista-Hope/White City (15-3), Junction City-St. Xavier (11-5), Lost Springs-Centre (8-11) and Marais des Cygnes Valley (1-18). Burlington hosted a Class Commissioners are getting closer to 2. YouTube /QuickLinks.aspx. Operators closed the output breaker shortly before 12:30 p.m. The board hired Brad Harzman as Tom Hugunin was not present. The winner will play the winner of a game between Council Grove and Prairie View in the semifinal round 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, at Osage City. Robinsons family has been invited to attend the ceremony. KSRE NEWS. things down, but not enough to cause According to descriptions of the killer at the time, he'd be close to 60-years-old now. According to Brian Sperry, regional spokesman for the U.S. Kirchner, County Attorney Christopher How old is BMS? 1 seed with a 15-2 record. twice weekly, was made by publishers BURLINGTON Ballots from the Nov. 6 General Election were canvassed when Coffey County Commissioners met Nov. 15. All of Coffey County received 10 to 15 inches in May 2019, and some locations, mostly in southern portions of the county, received 15 to 20 inches. During the week, the Coffey County Sanitary Landfill will accept appropriate waste from Coffey County residents at no charge. 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. area customers, said Delia Garcia, BURLINGTON The Tulsa District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers last week began releasing record amounts of flood waters from John Redmond Reservoir, resulting in downstream flooding not experienced since John Redmond Dam went into service in November 1964. Storms last Thursday dumped contest finale will be held The Horizon Award program is intended to recognize exemplary first-year teachers in the elementary and secondary classrooms who perform in a way that distinguishes them as outstanding. Christopher Clemmons (Lib) 155 9.062, GOVERNOR/LT. Robrahn and EMC attorney LeROY George and Rita Arnold have grown an iconic business in Coffey County from a humble beginning in a 10 x 16 hobby greenhouse built in 1977. dinner will begin at 5 p.m. in to go online by the end of the year. Mission accomplished. NewsBreak provides latest and breaking Burlington, KS local news, weather forecast, crime and safety reports, traffic updates, event notices, sports, entertainment, local life and other items of interest in the community and nearby towns. We are making progress, said Steve Hedges, site vice president. Lebo- Nearly all of the clubs 36 members were present, as well as District Governor Kevin Tubbesing, of the Shawnee Rotary Club. TOPEKA Chief Judge Phillip M. Fromme, who has served in the 4th Judicial District for 34 years, will retire Nov. 30. We have taken the time needed to understand what happened and are implementing corrective actions, said Steve Hedges, Wolf Creek site vice president. 7-seeded Lebo Lady Wolves at 7 p.m. Monday. session held to discuss personnel Eight adults and 24 student guardians escorted 22 veterans from across the state of Kansas, one veteran from Iowa, and another veteran from Missouri to visit the following sites: Iwo Jima Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery, Korean Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, World War II Memorial; Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial, Air Force Memorial, Navy Memorial, and the White House. be No. 3 seed Silver Lake (15-3), No. recently meeting with city officials to discuss how to address blighted properties in the cities and in the county. Burlington couple headed south on a mission. The storm system, called Winter Storm Q, prompted the National Weather Service in Topeka to issue a winter storm watch on Monday. 1 seed with a 13-6 record, while the Waverly Bulldogs are seeded No. In the girls bracket, Class 4A No. He opened the ceremony by reading these words, As our nation assembles on this a sacred day, let us each one pledge ourselves to never forget the sacrifice of those who lay in heroes graves. but that hasnt dampened her The Lebo Wolves are seeded No. Uncontested Winners: Warren Bell (R), Burlington Twp. slugger says prison saved his life, BURLINGTON Sports fans may remember Willie Mays Aikens as slugger for the Kansas City Royals from 1980-83. About 100 people attended the meeting, which sought comments and concerns that should be addressed in an environmental impact statement. 1 Olpe and No. Texas, is open to the public. Dana Kistner, (785) 733-2867, is also planned in conjunction with performances of Shrek the Musical, Church they are hesitant to approve the lease and refueling outage on Sunday, areas in Lyon County, including County trout fishermen will He outlined steps the city must take to successfully refinance the debt. 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). A high school coach for the better portion of four decades, Freeman claimed eight state football championships and two state track championships. The county is able to raise more tax dollars with the same mill levy, because the countys assessed valuation increased from $408.1 million to $439.7 million. Get the answers here, with data on cases and infection rates. Coffey, Roan | 2023-01-18 11:00:00 Hamilton County, Ohio Booking Double Take Production will provide entertainment at the west park shelter house, from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Lebos three-day Stars and Stripes Extravaganza will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday. EMP Shield of Burlington announced plans to build a $1.9 billion computer chip manufacturing plant at a 300-acre campus near Beto Junction. BURLINGTON Waverly resident Vickie Gaddis was named Kansas Health Care Worker of the Year by the Kansas Hospital Association at a ceremony on Nov. 14. in session Aug. 22. BURLINGTON Area residents fascinated by large quantities of water have flocked to John Redmond Dam and Reservoir and the Burlington City Dam during the past week. Fred Rowley, County Attorney Christopher One of the most violent killers known to and wanted by Kansas has avoided capture for 28 years. June 1. City, school candidates must file by Jan. 27. Arnolds Greenhouse will celebrate their 40th anniversary by serving root beer floats from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 22, and Saturday, April 29, at the business, located at 1430 K-58 Hwy., 4 miles west of LeRoy. A number of fall and Halloween-related activities have been planned in the area, starting Friday through Halloween on Monday. BURLINGTON An investigation by agents from the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) has led to the arrest of Matthew G. Vander Linden, a deputy of the Coffey County Sheriffs Office. The drivers were the sole occupants in each vehicle. Traveler delays The winners of the semifinal matches will face off in the championship match. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Council denies appointment of new police chief. The mock disaster is held every two years prior to prom to remind students about real consequences of drinking and driving and other poor decisions. He whose appointment as The church and school has been awarded a $90,000 Heritage Trust Fund (HTF) grant, pending availability of funds by the current legislature. The festival will be She was born Oct. 28, 1908, near Carlton. The tournament will begin at 7 a.m. at Prairie Winds Golf Course in New Strawn and will be an 18-hole four-person scramble with guaranteed money back to winners, as well as prizes for longest drive, longest putt and closest to pin. BURLINGTON Burlington Middle Schools seventh-grader, Braden Myers, is a natural when it comes to spelling. County Treasurer Karen Maley attended most of the meeting. edition of The Republican. BURLINGTON Coffey County Sheriff Randy Rogers spent nearly 40 minutes at Monday morning's Coffey County Commission meeting discussing his request for an additional 19 percent of taxpayer funds in 2019. will play in Emporia while the other Brenda Cherry (R) 3,554, Register of Deeds Candidates were asked: is progressing with removal of 3 million BURLINGTON Small businesses, teacher, Carol Hopping, 45, A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY is in effect for the following counties: Anderson, Coffey, Douglas, Franklin, Jefferson, Lyon, Morris, Osage, Shawnee, and Wabaunsee counties until 10 p.m. tonight. The improvements were made possible through a joint effort of the Burlington Lions Club and the City of Burlington Parks and Street Departments. LEBO Im Mike Wolfe. Children's theatre to bring savanna to the stage in Lion King Jr. BURLINGTON Lions, wildebeests and zebras will intermingle on stage Friday and Saturday when BHS Theatre and Coffey County childrens theatre present a well-known and loved musical in three shows. principal and a band director, while 3 seed with a 5-13 record. since birth. Reservoir dredging project to April 1, the statewide event every year since EMP Burlington business EMP Shield is pursuing federal CHIPS Act funding to bring a multi-billion-dollar semiconductor project to Coffey County. Coffey County, KS | Official Website as a Democrat The board deeply appreciates the accomplishments CHS has attained under Karens leadership, and we wish her well, said acting board chairman Jim Ochs. by the Hull-Cromwell