Archive By Author - Susan Thacker
Action taken at a special BCC board meeting on Tuesday included:
July 14, 2015
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The anticipated mill levy increase for Barton Community College may be smaller than anticipated - possibly no increase at all - college trustees learned Tuesday.
July 14, 2015
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Summer projects at Great Bend USD 428 include a new door intercom system at Riley Elementary School. Assistant Administrator Khris Thexton said Dayton Security in Hoisington recommended the $1,600 door buzzer system. Visitors will need to press an intercom button and be seen on camera before someone pushes a buzzer so they can enter the school.
July 14, 2015
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With three new Great Bend USD 428 Board of Education members in place on Monday, the 2015-2016 school board ratified the new contract for teachers and approved pay increases for all categories of district employees.
July 13, 2015
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Members of the Great Bend-National Education Association have announced their ratification of the 2015-2016 licensed employers agreement with Great Bend USD 428. The school board is expected to approve that agreement when it meets at 5 p.m. Monday, July 13, at the District Education Center, 201 S. Patton Road.
July 09, 2015
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Thursday night at the Barton County Fair ...
July 09, 2015
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In February, the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee sent to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and to U.S. Secretary of Health & Human Services Sylvia Burwell a nearly 600-page scientific report, which serves as a recommendation to the agencies as they develop the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
July 09, 2015
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The next generation of livestock producers is aware of the rewards as well as the challenges ahead, if the standout exhibitors at the Barton County Fair are any indication.
July 09, 2015
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The carnival, venders and quirky foods - everything from deep fried Oreos to "alligator on a stick" - are what come to mind for many who attend the Barton County Fair. Others come to hear their favorite genre of live music: Christian, Country or Classic Rock.
July 08, 2015
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Was that Santa Claus, cruising Main in an SRCA hotrod Tuesday evening?
July 07, 2015
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Eugene Black, Great Bend, was arrested Wednesday morning at the Highland Hotel, 3017 10th St., on drug charges.
July 02, 2015
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In honor of Independence Day, here are some quotes from our Founding Fathers - and one Founding Mother.
July 02, 2015
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Unless you know someone in Jamaica, there's probably no reason to answer a telephone call from the 876 area code.
July 02, 2015
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Blowing embers caused two controlled fires in burn pits to spread on Tuesday, requiring assistance from the Great Bend Fire Department, Chief Mike Napolitano reported.
July 01, 2015
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Purses and wallets were reportedly stolen from vehicles this week in Great Bend.
July 01, 2015
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