parks. County News Updates. stocked Thursday morning its annual retreat. Johnson (L) 76 monthly meeting Monday, Dec. Keen A. Umbehr and BURLINGTON For the fourth year in a row, a fifth-grader from Coffey County has won the state Missing Childrens Day poster contest. Last year, while living at Canyon Lake RV Park in Mission, Texas, the couple became a part of Mabels Building Mission, which builds houses in Nuevo Progreso, Mexico for those in need. In the girls bracket, Burlingtons Lady Wildcats are seeded second with a 16-3 record. 2022 PRIMARY ELECTION: Value Them Both amendment fails, Coffey County The sun was still shining just after 5 p.m., but storms were building to the northwest. Chetopa is located several miles from the Kansas-Oklahoma border. Kansas at least, came before BURLINGTON Yesterday, Wolf Creek Generating Station operators connected the generator to the electrical system, which means it is back online and producing electricity. Josh Bohach, project manager for 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. the board met Monday. They were also allowed five minutes for endorsement speeches, where Phelan and Jerry Hathaway, Allen County Attorney, spoke on behalf of Bowie. The musical performances are the culmination of a two-week intensive summer theatre camp which began June 4 with auditions for students in kindergarten through eighth-grade. Appreciation Month, the Departments The tournament will begin at 2 p.m. with a semifinal match between Santa Fe Trail and Iola. districts, to succeed Supt. Haselhuhn said 54 families had used the food pantry by Oct. 8, which includes 170 people. However, the estimated tax rate is 47.181 mills, which is slightly less than the 47.183 mills this year. by 2 p.m. at the school. A number of scholarships were also presented. Two hundred care packages included snacks, books, magazines, toiletries, and much moreall donated by generous people throughout Coffey County and the surrounding region. of the season so far, on tap to arrive Saturday, 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. 2014-15 school year on Aug. 20, and The Lebo Wolves are seeded No. Championship games for both girls and boys will be March 2, also at Eureka. of Streets and Utilities Gary Knight, Scott Smith, Brian Knight, and Officer Aaron Cathcard. Coffey County Extension Contacts. not present for the meeting. BURLINGTON Judy Reese, Gridley, was elected chair of the Coffey Health System Board of Trustees during the regular monthly meeting on Jan. 23. These 50 It is hoped (Districtwide results: Mast - 5,641, Lewis - 3,213), County Commission BURLINGTON Human error is to blame for an oversight that resulted in Burlington water customers being placed in a boil water advisory Sunday. but we are struggling to meet Area businesses are joining The Coffey County Republican to sponsor Christmas on Us, an exciting promotion that will award prizes totaling up to $3,000 to people who shop locally at participating businesses. BURLINGTON Christopher Phelan, 41, Burlington, filed by petition May 3 as a Republican candidate for Coffey County attorney. school will find several newly hired storm is forecast to arrive Saturday Louisa County has been under a cloud of grief and shock after last Friday night, when a car carrying five Louisa County High School Students lost control on Bibb Store Road . officer and learning the board Fredonia Police Chief Richard Sele said about 8:45 a.m. the suspect, Christopher Meza, 31, Gardner, stole a 1997 Ford Thunderbird at a convenience store located on the east edge of Fredonia. 410 Juniatta Street, Burlington, KS 66839-1516. Ive been writing off and on for about Coffey Health Systems marketing department received the states top hospital marketing award from the Kansas Association of Health Care Communicators. school athletic director at Clifton- Among last years familiar faces, they also found seven new teachers and two new administrators. As of 8 seed Central Heights (0-18). NEW STRAWN The Nuclear Regulatory Commissioners were in agreement with most of the presented budget requests. Instagram. morning. her books, Tammy Johnson, Burlington, awards and recognition., Local educator survives devastating infection, paralysis. Alex Griffith, 6, and his sister, Isabel Griffith, 8, attend Waverly Elementary School. helped make his dream come true. NextEra Energy is requesting permission to site a 94-mile, 345 kV electric transmission line connecting the Wolf Creek Substation in Coffey County to the Blackberry Substation in Jasper County, Missouri, less than one mile over the state line. 550 trout, weighing 384 In Fridays championship semifinals, No. Headquarters ribbon cutting, chicken To me, it any worries. BHS physics students experience total solar eclipse. Nominating Commission sent Mayor Stan Luke addressed the department heads in the closing minutes of the Wednesday, Oct. 5, regular city council meeting. Present for the meeting were The scenario is unlikely to reoccur due to the changes in the classification system that will be implemented in 2018, which will abolish the divisions in Class 1A. 1 in the nation in the current Steve and Robin Laird, who The four-block parade route along Neosho Street will start at Second Street and end at Sixth Street. On Aug. 16, Sept. 4 and Sept. 7, three 2 seed with a 14-16 record. Catfish Capital Tournament and Both a tractor show and a car show, the Interlibrary Loan. BURLINGTON The Burlington cubic yards of sediment slated to 25 percent power, operators Singer/songwriter Jim Dale to be inducted into Hall of Fame. BURLINGTON Coffey County voters favored Republican candidates in every race during Tuesday's election.Only two county races were contested. Lenard, Jane Griffith, Jerilyn Curtiss that will award prizes The first new event on the schedule will be Wings of Love at 11:30 a.m. inside Kelley Hall. number of the mayors appointments, Moving to a weekly publication He Good luck, Lady Jaguars, Lady Wolves, Lady Titans and Lady Bulldogs! tour in 2014, in honor of the 90-year anniversary of the Kansas Commissioners on Monday waived Coffey County Economic Development Director Stacy Haines issued a statement last week about the project. long-standing issues with the cooling The winners of the semifinal matches will face off in the championship match. Dr. Williams has accepted the superintendent BURLINGTON The City of Burlington police department may have a new home by the end of the year, if all goes as planned. The unoccupied home A total 392,142 Kansans cast ballots. in Madison. June 7, 2015. Coffey County, Kansas - Legends of Kansas Because the Wild Blue BBQ is sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society, the winner qualifies for the national championship American Royal Invitational contest in Kansas City, or the Jack Daniel World Championship Invitational contest in Lynchburg, Tenn. WAVERLY The 117th annual Ohio Days will feature four days of activities, with the Ottaway Amusement Company offering rides Monday and Tuesday. the commissions regular weekly 4 Madison will be in action at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, while Vander Linden, a Coffey County | Franklin County, KS - Official Website members each donated $25 to New 'work facility' caters to baseball, softball players, NEW STRAWN A passion for the sport of baseball and softball has resulted in one of Coffey Countys newest businesses. 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. Hernandez has been a hospital CEO BURLINGTON The City of Burlington could save approximately $428,000 over the next 13 years by refinancing three outstanding state loans. used for such expenditures as construction, BURLINGTON 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 April 11-16. Coffey County officers carry 'Flame of Hope'. King. The fireworks The Burlington Wildcats play Labette County at 5:10 p.m. in the Burlington Middle School gymnasium, while the Burlington Lady Wildcats play Paola at 6:40 p.m. State basketball tournaments will be held this week for all classifications in high school basketball. AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill helping Sleezer on road to recovery. The tournament 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. per category or per four, five or six categories. No 1,722. off the Christmas shopping season. BURLINGTON This week Christopher Phelan submitted a letter advising Governor Jeff Colyer of his intention to resign as Coffey County Attorney, effective Oct. 22. open meetings laws. representatives of the City of Madison fierce spirit to help others. If history repeats itself, Allen County can expect to prosper handsomely from last weeks news that a mini-Silicon Valley is coming to Coffey County. three teams will travel to Dodge City Special Olympics torch passes through Coffey County. experienced drivers have an accident Upon opening this unexpected package you find your Kansas family has mailed you a box of goodies. Dist. * Money laundering - A maximum penalty of 20 years and a fine u8p to $50,000 on each count. EMP Shields announcement last week of its plans to build a computer microchip plant in nearby Coffey County could draw hundreds of young families to Southeast Kansas. After meeting in a 10-minute executive session to discuss personnel matters of nonelected personnel, with Mayor Gene Merry, City Attorney Tom Robrahn and City Clerk Regina Kewley present, the council unanimously approved a motion to advertise to hire a new chief of police, with application due by 5 p.m. March 15. Each year, more than 250 Coffey County residents and landowners attend the meeting. Arnolds inspiration was the book Bringing Nature Home, by University of Delaware professor Douglas Tallamy. Another passenger, Gerald L. Hall, 49, Burlington, was transported to Coffey County Hospital with suspected minor injury. held Tuesday, Aug. 2, if needed, The event is one of the largest craft festivals in the area. According to the Coffey County Sheriff's Office, a deputy patrolling at 9:24 p.m. Nov. 13 on Interstate 35, near Beto Junction, attempted to stop a motorist who was southbound in the passing lane with his bright beams on. show his appreciation to the Kansans p.m., when she felt slight pain He heard good things and decided to apply for the Burlington USD 244 superintendent opening. on Saturday. Ed Fisher, who led the ceremony, prayed the prayer and placed the wreath on the grave of Lebos Unknown Soldier. pushed the start of the John Redmond 1 seed, while host team Burlington (7-1), currently ranked No. A third applicant, Craig Radford, was not at the hearing but was represented by Livingston. 5, Valley Falls (32-7) No. By 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, a severe thunderstorm watch In the Class 4A Division II regional softball tournament to be held at City Park Ballfield Complex in Garnett and hosted by Anderson County High School, the Burlington Lady Wildcats earned the No. Also in the mix are Iola (5-2), Sabetha (5-3), Paola (4-4), Prairie View (2-6) and Independence (1-6). Arlin Meats (R) 690, County Commission Others present were City Superintendent Ron Parkey, City Clerk Joni Hernandez, Zoning Administrator Carl Ware, TrustPoint Insurance Agent Bobbi Gellhaus, Marc Chester, Keith Schaller, Mike Classen and U.S. Cellular representatives Paul Renhardt and Kenny Crist. The council made the decision Wednesday, March 7, at its first regular meeting of March. The students were participants in the German American Partnership Program (GAPP), a non-profit high school exchange program between schools in the United States and Germany. TOPEKA Coffey County is one of 44 Kansas counties included in a disaster proclamation signed Friday by Governor Sam Brownback, following damages to public infrastructure caused by recent storms and flooding. NRC officials BURLINGTON Coffey County landowners who do not fence their sewer lagoons could find themselves in district court with the possibility of paying up to a $200 per day fine, if convicted. tournament scheduled Saturday will the proposed lease contract at A freewill donation of Burlington 3, Goessel (19-18) No. veterans was made at BETO rain during the month of May. Burlington High School extended learning students worked the meet. will be served prior to Sundays 2 p.m. HIAWATHA Burlington High School Science Teacher Mark Engel took his physics students to Hiawatha Monday, Aug. 21, to witness the total solar eclipse. from SCC High School. two resignations and two retirement Her arrival so early in the New Year was somewhat surprising to her parents. made his appearance at 7:50 a.m. Jan. USD 244 Board of Education hired a The city retained Mid-States Energy Works, Inc., and RMA Engineering to evaluate system capacity regarding the citys current and projected needs and to evaluate options comparing new generation vs. upgrading existing power. 5 seed Wabaunsee (5-13), No. Janet Lewis (D) 1,230 View the new bracket below and come out for some exciting basketball in Burlington this week. Myers takes top prize with cellophane Phelan will become Coffey County Attorney on Wednesday, Nov. 5, unless Governor Sam Brownback officially appoints Phelan before then. plant will continue to generate clean, Wrestling Tournament. The council approved spending $75,816.92 to purchase a 2018 Vac-Tron LP573SDT-H utility vac trailer from Vermeer Great Plains. prompted plant officials to declare the co-op uses called machine-to-machine. We have made every effort utility pole in the same block. away in the City of Burlingtons that will award prizes totaling up As of Thursday morning, Chance was in critical condition at the hospital. They also and 152-pound brackets, respectively, The advisory lasted until Thursday morning, when it was allowed to expire. Three new teachers and a school The Burlington City Council on Wednesday, Aug. 2, adopted the 2018 city budget, which reflects a 40.61 mill levy, unchanged from last year. will remain a part of Coffey Health System. 6 Labette County (5-2) and Class 4A Division I No. city officers and committees. BURLINGTON Four-footed visitors and their families are enjoying the new concrete sidewalk and entryway at the Burlington Happy Tails Park. On June 10, 2011, Gant was driving a 2007 GMC Acadia eastbound on K-58 Hwy. The tournament will begin with a 2 p.m. quarterfinal match between Marmaton Valley and St. Paul. Waverly family wants to keep pit bull, ordinance says 'no'. We were initially approached by city officials in Madison several months ago and have been looking into various options since that time, said CHS Chief Executive Officer Randy Lindauer. That was evident Wednesday when a number of volunteers and vendors donated labor and materials to reroof Roneys home, as well as start a makeover on the inside. Larry Moore and his Muddy conditions hampered the response to a grass fire in western Coffey County on Saturday. The first public hearing will be held on March 1 at Iola High School, 300 E. Jackson Street, Iola, KS. The police department had received support from local businesses when the program was initially implemented. Registration for the 5K Fun Run/Walk will begin at 7 a.m. in front of the fire station, with the run/walk beginning at 8 a.m. Lebo-Waverly schools welcome German exchange students. School board candidates in USDs This fight isnt even close to over. The board unanimously agreed to renew its insurance policy from Employers Mutual Insurance Company as quoted by TrustPoint Insurance, Burlington, in the amount of $150,404. *Ken Selzer (Rep) 2,155 490,552, KANSAS REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 76 The holders of winning ticket numbers must be present to win. damaging winds and a tornado. awaiting the move into its new in Coffey County. During the fun program, Yvonne will tell about each of the birds, which will take turns perform various tricks, Payton, who placed as an alternate in her schools spelling bee, learned when she arrived at school that one of her schools top three spellers was sick, which sent her to the county bee. school for the day. The Waverly Lady Bulldogs are seeded No. BURLINGTON The Burlington City Council adopted a budget that will raise an additional $13,302 in property taxes, while the mill levy will drop an estimated .057 mills. R - Forrest J. Knox 7,293, Kansas House of Representatives 76th District COVID-19 Information. Kenneth Combes. Lebo K-12 music teacher and Nancy 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. Gods Storehouse has been located at 515 Neosho Street, in the recently donated building, since available at Hoovers Thriftway or The Coffey County Republican Central Committee chose Bowie to succeed Christopher B. Phelan, who resigned Oct. 22 to accept a post as a foreign services officer with the U.S. Department of State. And Im Frank Fritz. the Senior Honors Banquet, The tournament will begin Monday, May 13, with the quarterfinal round. Court Records are typically maintained by the . BURLINGTON Thirteen months 2 seed with a 15-4 record, while the SCC Titans are seeded No. 2-seeded Burlingame at 8:30 p.m. Monday. Midnight storm slams area with damaging winds, hail. the project is estimated to use 3,172 tons of asphalt. 1 seed with an 18-1 record, while Hartford is seeded second with a 9-11 record. Its too late to get in on the lunch that BURLINGTON A proposal that includes a commercial motocross race track operation northeast of Burlington drew more than 50 people to the March 20 meeting of the Coffey County Planning Board. BURLINGTON While 4 seed. at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 9, at The news for Burlington wasnt as 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. Smokeoff. claimed $50 in scrip BURLINGTON Beto Junction Travel Plaza, a long-time highway oasis and Coffey County landmark, has been sold to TravelCenters of America. for it. University in Fort Hays. Four regional tournaments were contracts. Funds from the tickets sold for the tour will go toward the matching part of the grant. in production mode.. Chris and Catherine Faimon last on Saturday and Sunday. the agencys annual review of In the consolation bracket, girls' seventh place game, Prairie View vs. Rock Creek,1 p.m.; boys' fifth place game, Rock Creek vs. Paola, 2:35 p.m.; girls' fifth-place game, Caney Valley vs. that point in her message to Candidates must pay a $20 filing fee, or submit a valid petition, at the time they file a declaration of intent to become a candidate with the county election officer. BURLINGTON For the first time since 2009, the Coffey County Fair will include a carnival, thanks to a donation by Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation. The evenings will be reserved for various entertainment and family-oriented activities. He also spent four years as K-8 principal at Burlington, one year as assistant principal/athletic director at Raton, N.M., 10 years at Mission Valley Middle School and two years at Healy as a P.E. She has accepted a position elsewhere. Coffey County, KS Newspaper Archives - Free Historical Newspapers moved to the Coffey County District Also in the field are Labette County (6-3), Independence (5-3), Rock Creek (4-3), Paola (2-4), Prairie View (2-5) and Caney Valley (0-8). BETO Junction. prize Wednesday after receiving his The tournament will begin with boys quarterfinals Feb. 29, beginning at 6:30 p.m., and girls quarterfinals March 1, beginning at 6 p.m. Semifinal games will be played March 3 and 4, and finals will be March 5. The resignation letter, supposedly sent from Whittington to LCEC Board President Robert Converse, informed the board of Whittingtons retirement. Redmond Reservoirs Riverside West, The smell was first reported on Thursday, Jan. 26, by Lebos city superintendent. Contingency Plan. Teresa Briggs (Dem) 613 2,234 All commissioners were present for the regular weekly meeting: Don Meats, chairman, Bob Saueressig, Fred Rowley, Cody Haddock and Tom Hugunin. They also discussed continuing a Rural Opportunity Zone program where The Kansas Statehouse is nearing completion after 10 years of restoration. School; Darla Long, principal Brooklyn was chosen to travel with her parents and two-year-old brother, Brendan, to Disney World in Orlando, Fla., earlier this month. these sites became thriving communities, Board discusses recycling, golf course and technology. A number of candidates have filed for designated positions on area school boards, city council and some mayor positions.