Archive By Author - Susan Thacker
Barton Community College trustees discussed the future of the college's swimming pool during their May study session on Thursday. Board Chairman Mike Johnson said they need to vote on the issue at the May 28 business meeting, but whatever the board decides is sure to make someone unhappy.
May 14, 2015
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Barton County Sheriff Brian Bellendir told a civic group Wednesday he has "concerns" about the state's new concealed carry legislation. Starting July 1, it will be legal for most people to carry a concealed weapon in Kansas, with or without a permit.
May 14, 2015
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Great Bend Police officers have talked to some juveniles who admitted involvement in recent graffiti incidents, Detective David Bailey said.
May 13, 2015
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The suspects in a counterfeiting ring that hit businesses in Great Bend and other central Kansas cities last July have been convicted and sentenced in U.S. District Court.
May 12, 2015
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The recent death of Great Bend resident Bob Mead has created a vacancy on the Barton Community College Board of Trustees. The process for replacing a trustee after elections will be discussed at this month's board study session, set for 4 p.m. Thursday, May 14, in the Seminar Room, F-30, on the lower level of the Fine Arts Building.
May 12, 2015
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Baseball and softball practices have started, members of the Great Bend Recreation Commission's board of directors were told Monday. The board meeting included pay raises for full-time employees and discussion on a master plan for the playground at the Great Bend Activity Center.
May 11, 2015
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St. Mark Lutheran Church in Great Bend will accept out-dated and broken electronic items for recycling from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 30. The church is located at 21st and Jackson St. This project is being done in cooperation with the Barton County Landfill, which also accepts "e-waste."
May 09, 2015
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Prairie Godmothers – the local organization of women helping women – held a Build-A-Bag Brunch on Friday and members filled more than 100 gift bags that will be distributed to single mothers in the coming weeks.
May 09, 2015
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The sentencing of Laveta Diane Miller that was set for Friday, May 8, is now scheduled for 9 a.m. on Tuesday, June 2.
May 08, 2015
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The Kansas Legislature can usually be counted on to be pro-business. Too much regulation to protect air quality or clean water or workers' rights is bad.
May 07, 2015
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Susan
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Viewpoint
Most times, the people who receive money from Crime Stoppers remain anonymous - even to the people awarding the money. But this week, the board of directors of the nonprofit organization gave away $500, and were able to meet the recipients.
May 07, 2015
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The Barton County Historical Society Museum and Village held its annual Pioneer Day on Wednesday.
May 06, 2015
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More than 250 people have signed a petition to change the City of Great Bend's policy on Memorial Day decorations, local attorney Brock McPherson told the city council on Monday.
May 06, 2015
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Two men serving prison sentences for crimes committee in Pawnee County are eligible for hearings before the Kansas Prisoner Review Board in June. Public comments are being accepted this month.
May 05, 2015
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Physical and mental health were on the agenda at Monday's Barton County Commission meeting.
May 04, 2015
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