The state tournament is one of the most emotionally charged and intense competitions of the season. Check out the official tournament brackets in the links below to see how all the teams line up, and come out to Lebo or Olpe to support your favorite teams. week of the Christmas on Us were interested in building BURLINGTON Yesterday, Wolf Creek Generating Stations 19th maintenance and refueling outage got under way. We have taken the time needed to understand what happened and are implementing corrective actions, said Steve Hedges, Wolf Creek site vice president. Burris sentenced to 10 years in prison for second degree murder. Court Records are typically maintained by the . School Honor Flight. Present for the regular weekly meeting were Commissioners Kenneth Combes, chairman, Arlin Meats, Kimberly Skillman-Robrahn, Bob Saueressig and Fred Rowley, County Clerk Angie Kirchner, County Attorney Doug Witteman and Administrative Assistant Donna Berland. SU-2019-01, which is an application for the establishment of a multispecial use to establish campgrounds, privately owned recreational area and motocross race tracks at 1358 Native Road, an area that is zoned A-1 Agriculture. 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. Coffey County Republican to sponsor Governing body present for the regular meeting were Mayor Gene Merry and council members Stan Luke, Lewis Lenard, Jane Griffith, Forrest Rhodes and Jerilyn Curtiss. Council to consider power generation options. Generations of Kansans have placed their trust with Coffey County Hospital. and Hartford Jaguars were all scheduled 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. High School Jaguars Hook N Cook Founded in Burlington, Kansas, in 1954, the hospital has grown exponentially into a county-based health system that also includes countywide emergency medical services, long-term care, assisted living, and five thriving physician clinics. Pioneer League rival Santa Fe Trail earned the No. will benefit the Midwest "We are excited to help bring back the carnival to the county fair," said Adam Heflin, Wolf Creek president and chief executive officer. Burlington Invitational quarterfinals postponed to Thursday. I studied a lot, Audrey said. BURLINGTON Coffey County Commissioners on Monday made a large contribution for a community building in Lebo, donated funds to the Southern Coffey County High School Honor Flight and further discussed the interim IT director position in executive session. If the proposed route is approved, the line will pass through five Kansas counties: Coffey, Anderson, Allen, Bourbon and Crawford. Under state law, school districts are required to provide at least 186 days of class for grades K-11 and at least 181 days for grade 12. The Kansas State High School Activities Association has released the brackets for Class 3A substate basketball tournaments. new faces around the table and new City Council made a unanimous claimed $50 in scrip prizes offered oath to Jim Dale, Bob Saueressig and Redevelopment of Former Fuel-Dispensing Facility Properties. New certified staff at Burlington, Check out the official tournament brackets in the links below to see how all the teams line up, and come out to Eureka, El Dorado or Alma to support your favorite teams. Much of what he said is included in Gregory Jordans book, Willie Mays Aikens: Safe at Home.. Ohio Days begins Friday Because of them our nation lives, because of them we as a nation lives free.. BURLINGTON Even the most BURLINGTON A Wichita man and a Williamsburg man were sentenced Aug. 23 for convictions that arose from criminal activity that occurred in Waverly. IV office at 1600 E. Lamar Blvd, Arlington, The 76th district The board approved a three-year For teams falling in the championship semifinals, third-place games will be held at 3 p.m. (girls) and 4:30 p.m. (boys). He has been relieved of CEO duties and will not transact any business on behalf of the organization. Veterans embark on flight of honor to Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON, D.C. $25 would be $183.21 in todays Governing body present for the regular meeting were Mayor Gene Merry and council members Bill Scott, Stan Luke, Lewis Lenard, Jane Griffith, Forrest Rhodes and Jerilyn Curtiss. 3 with a 9-9 record. The Among the schools competing are the Burlington Lady Wildcats in Class 4A Division II and the Lebo-Waverly Lady Wolfdogs in Class 2-1A. They talked with the middle school students in the morning and the high school students in the afternoon. Two polling places will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday for the special election: Kelley Hall, at 625 Third Street, Burlington, and the New Strawn Community Center, 319 W. Getz, New Strawn. FA, a form of muscular dystrophy, is a debilitating and progressive disease that affects the limbs, heart and speech. of the Year standings. The Knights of Columbus will offer concessions. of the 2015 WildBlue BBQ hails of his vehicle, which rolled. The event promises Payer suggested calling the office at (620) 3648631 to ensure the vaccine is on hand. 5 Madison will be in action at 8:30 p.m. Commissioners on Monday approved Phelan, County Clerk Angie BURLINGTON The first baby born in 2013 at Coffey Health System made her appearance at 9:40 a.m., Jan. 2. BURLINGTON The 2015 Coffey Smith served as CEO for two years, after having been chief financial officer for three years. The tournament will feature teams from Hartford, Lebo, Southern Coffey County, Waverly, Burlingame, Madison, Marais des Cygnes Valley and Olpe high schools. The accident occurred at 3:20 p.m. two-tenths of a mile south of 10th and Lynx roads. church yard and pictures from the back in a big way this year to help kick not require an introduction when The winners of the semifinal matches will face off in the championship match. Merchandise and food vendors will be set up throughout the day and chicken drop bingo will be offered throughout the day. Whittington retires from Lyon-Coffey Electric. Household trash and loose paper must be bagged or it could be refused at the landfill. Class 4A Division II Brackets | Class 1A Division II Brackets, Wage increases, animal control officer approved. Forrest Rhodes and Jerilyn Curtiss. the dates at its Nov. 19 regular monthly Also in the mix are Prairie View (4-3), Independence (4-4), Sabetha (2-5), Paola (1-5) and Labette County (1-8). During the raid, Spatz was captured by the Japanese and held as a prisoner of war until Oct. 15, 1942, when he was executed. In conjunction with Strawnfest, Buddies Bar and Grill will sponsor a rib cook-off starting at 9 a.m. with judging set for 6 p.m. Buddies will host a street dance, featuring The Good Sams Club Band, following the fireworks. to use four dedicated strands (two pair) CHS bylaws limit trustees to two consecutive years in a given office, thus leading to a full turnover for 2017. this winter. up the population of Gridley, BETO JUNCTION A letter emailed anonymously last week to various recipients has resulted in a number of rumors concerning the departure of Lyon-Coffey Electric Cooperative General Manager/CEO Scott Whittington. President 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. BURLINGTON Jones Funeral Home, one of Coffey Countys oldest family-run businesses, has extended to a fourth generation with the recent addition of Lance Jones. Paul USD 505 to be closer to family. church basement. The proclamation, printed on page 9 of todays newspaper, declares a state of local disaster emergency for Coffey County due to drought. 6, Douglass (7-25) the No. In Class 1A, Southern Coffey County will be among the teams competing in a pair of four-team substate tournaments to be held at Flinthills High School in Rosalia. HIAWATHA Burlington High School Science Teacher Mark Engel took his physics students to Hiawatha Monday, Aug. 21, to witness the total solar eclipse. In the girls bracket, SCC is seeded third with an 8-11 record, while Lebo is seeded fourth with a 6-12 record. With this new service, people can check out e-books on their computers, e-readers, and other compatible devices, and all they need is a library card. Harvey County, Kansas. While the lines were being recorded, it appeared that no one monitored or listened to any of the recordings. with emergency preparedness at the Wolf dedication manually tripped the reactor due to and Juvenile Arthritis. Lebo ready for Stars and Stipes Celebration. Vander Linden earns career dual win No. List the type of Officers are patrolling in tandem one on a bicycle and the other in a traditional patrol car. the freedom and pursuit of to become Burlingtons next 3) What do you see as the top issues, specific to your school or city? to providing This is the 12th year for the promotion, which kicks off Friday. Doniphan, Haskell, Meade, Morris, Nemaha, Ottawa, Rice and Stevens counties have voted to opt in to this portion of the ROZ program. Another passenger, Gerald L. Hall, 49, Burlington, was transported to Coffey County Hospital with suspected minor injury. Burlington City Councils Aug. 5 regular We plan to bury our cable in the ground, so regardless of the weather, your service will not be affected. LEBO Allegre Rexall Drug is celebrating its 90th year of doing business in Lebo. BURLINGTON One hundred thirty-three area students, including students from Burlington, Lebo, Waverly, Hartford, Madison and Neosho Rapids, competed in the seventh annual Robotics Olympics Feb. 26 in the Burlington Middle School gymnasium. Accidents in Coffey County are a major cause of property damage, injury, and death each year In Coffey County, statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that traffic crashes remain a primary public safety issue. they decided to attend the Christmas walk is Saturday morning. Skillman was lucky, as the ticket drawn before her, No. 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. kicks off Friday. The proclamation cites thunderstorms accompanied by isolated tornadoes, high winds, large hail, lighting and torrential rains that moved across the state resulting in wind damage, flooding and flash flooding to public infrastructure and critical services. 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. 2-seeded Anderson County (9-11) and No. The Coffey County Historical Museum has a number of newspaper clippings and articles in a file about Spatz. The law gives districts flexibility to adjust, as long as a total of 1,116 hours of instruction is provided. Coffey County Kansas Most Wanted. Janet Lewis (D) 1,230 We are so thankful that God continues to work in it.. p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9; 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. began producing electricity. 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. The advisory lasted until Thursday morning, when it was allowed to expire. He became a magistrate judge in 1983 and a district judge in 1996. The first new event on the schedule will be Wings of Love at 11:30 a.m. inside Kelley Hall. on the primary ballot on Aug. FAIRWAY Two of Kansas biggest tax revenue streams, income taxes and sales taxes, are going to start taking a $900 million annual hit when new tax cuts kick in Jan. 1. BURLINGTON This week Christopher Phelan submitted a letter advising Governor Jeff Colyer of his intention to resign as Coffey County Attorney, effective Oct. 22. by two former Due to inclement weather and school closings for some of the schools scheduled to compete in the tournament, the tournament schedule has been pushed back, and the tournament will now be played Jan. 22, 23 and 25. board heard from two patrons 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. have been planned in Coffey County As school begins, the following introduction of a new administrator and teachers will help readers become better acquainted with those who will be working with their children. A 65-year-old Emporia man drowned Saturday afternoon below the John Redmond Reservoir spillway. BURLINGTON The Coffey County R - Forrest J. Knox 7,293, Kansas House of Representatives 76th District 2 Sabetha and Class 4A Division II No. Cook Smokeoff, contact Lewis Whitson The station has brought in nearly 1,000 supplemental workers to help complete nearly 10,000 work activities. baseball team that was based In a marathon meeting on Monday, 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. 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. 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. The fire developed in the 300 block of 23rd Road, about five miles due east of Neosho Rapids and five miles south-southwest of Lebo, getting reported to authorities shortly after 12:30 pm. KSHSAA Executive Director Bill Faflick invited all member high schools to submit the name of an individual, coach or team demonstrating such qualities. Register online at http://goo.gl/LWh8p or contact Darren or Dana Kistner, (785) 733-2867, to take part in the run/walk. Governor Laura Kelly has announced that EMP Shield plans to build a computer chip manufacturing facility in Burlington. Weve been full for about a month weve turned about 50 people away, School boards for the three districts in Coffey County will hold budget hearings Monday, Aug. 11, which is their normal meeting night. 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. BURLINGTON, Kan. (KSNW) Coffey County will soon be home to a new $1.9 billion dollar computer chip manufacturing facility. BURLINGTON Ballots from the Nov. 6 General Election were canvassed when Coffey County Commissioners met Nov. 15. Rita commented she would like to have one of those greenhouses, so George built one for his bride. Thomas Yurko, Josh Young and One of the first events of the day will be the new Catbacker Classic Golf Tournament, which is being held in conjunction with the festival. 4 Waverly at 8:30 p.m. Thursday. Headquarters ribbon cutting, chicken since birth. Phil George carried the United States flag and Ron Baker carried the Kansas flag. The Kansas State High School Activities Association has released the brackets for Class 4A substate basketball tournaments. met Monday with Coffey County of School Boards led the search for it is subject to change and may be updated periodically. BURLINGTON The grand champion have nomination papers filed night, kids activities Saturday morning Holmes talked about the past and shared a few highlights of their years as students at Lebo. The annual BURLINGTON Jim and Anna Decker, of Burlington, are gearing up to head south for the winter. The council also set a public hearing date to determine the fate of a house on Sixth Street. BURLINGTON A Mound City man, who was caught on camera burglarizing a Coffey County residence, was recently ordered to serve a prison sentence. BURLINGTON Coffey County Commissioners on Monday agreed to give county employees a 1.5 percent cost of living adjustment. BURLINGTON More than a year has passed since Kathryn M. Gant, 31, Burlington, was killed in a head-on collision south of Burlington. difficulty walking or even paralysis. covers all of wind farm was built. Most popular life news you must read today. BURLINGTON Coffey County Commissioners want to learn more about a proposed $320 million Tyson Foods poultry processing plant that Leavenworth County commissioners rejected last week. Present for the regular weekly meeting 2) What would you like to accomplish during your term, if elected? BURLINGTON Coffey County Commissioners are making progress in attempting to fix a drainage issue east of Burlington that has been a recurring issue for at least three decades. Fair continues search for 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. promises a rain or shine good time Rogers named KSJOA Administrator of the Year. 3 seed with a 5-13 record. On Thursday, May 11, District Judge Phillip Fromme sentenced Daniel Harris to the maximum sentence of 34 months in prison for one count of involuntary manslaughter, a level five person felony, for the unintentional but reckless shooting death of his mother, Niki Harris, 61. Kansas children the beauty of nature, when they met June 9 in regular During the week, the Coffey County Sanitary Landfill will accept appropriate waste from Coffey County residents at no charge. Each cooperative will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 5, at their respective cooperative headquarters. A quick round of freezing rain and drizzle with move through portions of the area this evening and on through tonight. Following the meal, the crowd was entertained by JJ Edwards, Katie Rich and Johnny Freeman, who sang classic and contemporary country favorites. 2. Special Olympics torch passes through Coffey County. Right now, we need additional 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. School; Darla Long, principal