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LADY INDIANS TAKE THIRD
MANHATTAN – Larned pitcher Brittney Perez ended her career with a strikeout and the Lady Indians celebrated a victory in the Class 3A state softball tournament,
Fort Larned Foundation to sponsor two events
LARNED – The Fort Larned Foundation for Education is sponsoring two fundraising events appealing to runners, walkers and golfers June 4-5.
Business interested in Doerr property
LARNED - A prospective business that has contacted the Kansas Department of Commerce about vacant business space might fill the void left by the recent departure of Doerr Metal Products at 320 E. Eighth Street.
PBC board helps narrow bonding companies
LARNED – Members of the Pawnee County Public Building Commission are considering two bonding companies for financing for a proposed $18 million Pawnee Valley Community Hospital (PVCH).
Student, mother leave artistic legacy
ST. JOHN - St. John High School is mourning the loss of a talented musician and actor and his mother who served as an elementary school paraprofessional.
Curtain falls on Thunderbirds’ legacy
BUSHTON - Katelyn Zink is accustomed to being called last. "For a long time growing up, I didn't like it,' she said. "But now, I've actually gotten used to it." For once, Zink could enjoy the luxury of being the last in line. She'll be the trivia answer to the question, "Who was the last graduate of Quivira Heights High School?" Zink hadn't really thought about what it meant to be the last Thunderbird to ...
Curtain falls on Thunderbird legacy
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com BUSHTON - Katelyn Zink is accustomed to being called last. "For a long time growing up, I didn't like it,' she said. "But now, I've actually gotten used to it." For once Zink could enjoy the luxury of being the last in line. She'll be the trivia answer to the question, "Who was the last graduate of Quivira Heights High School?" Zink hadn't really thought about what it meant to be ...
'Sun Riz' creates a festive sound
LARNED - The Larned High jazz band 'Sun Riz" were "Crazy With the Blues," creating a "Land of Make Believe," during an entertaining Wednesday afternoon at the Farmers State Bank.
Doerr-Vernon Park earns Spotlight Award
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com LEAVENWORTH - Larned's Doerr-Vernon Park received a Spotlight Award at the recent Kansas Sampler Foundation at Leavenworth. There were more than 150 tourism booths that were eligible for the annual award. Larned was part of the 22nd annual Kansas Sampler Festival at May 7-8. More than 7,500 people attended the 2-day event in Ray Miller Park to visit with the festival participants and find out what there is to see and ...
Commission discusses bonding companies
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com LARNED – Members of the Pawnee County Public Building Commission will provide insight for the selection of a bonding company for financing for a proposed $18 million Pawnee Valley Community Hospital (PVCH). Tom Giessel, Tim George and Dick King are members of a Pawnee Public Building Commission (PBC) who will issue the bonds on PVCH. The commissioners and PBC must choose a banking company to underwrite and sell bonds for the ...
Grabast family searches for options
HUDSON - Unfortunately, it's back to square one for Brenda and Ken Grabast.
Larned starts city manager interviews
LARNED - Interviews to find a replacement for Larned city manager Don Gaeddert will continue in the next week.
National Guard Armory draws interest
LARNED - When Larned's National Guard Armory was turned over to the city of Larned in 2010, no one knew what the future would hold for the building.
Pawnee Humane Society work to resume
Construction ongoing for Pawnee Humane Society LARNED - Thanks to a $109,000 loan from the city of Larned, it's full speed ahead for the second phase of the Pawnee County Humane Society building. The 3,850-sq. ft. building is near the entrance of the Larned State Hospital off W. 8th. It will provide room for dogs and cats with separate rooms for food prep, laundry and grooming and education. The Larned city council approved to provide ...
Great Bend students fit at Fort Larned
FORT LARNED - Fort Larned promoted Kansas Kids Fitness and Safety Day Friday in conjunction with the Governor's Council on Fitness.
Articles By Author - Jim Misunas
Teenage drowning victim found at Kanopolis Lake
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com KANOPOLIS LAKE - A three-day search for a drowning victim ended when a body of an 18-year-old teenager surfaced at Kanopolis Lake at 8 a.m. Friday, according to the Ellsworth County sheriff. Ellsworth County Sheriff Tracy Ploutz said the body of Salina's Derek Wheeler, 18, washed ashore at Boldt Bluff in the southwest corner of Kanopolis Lake. Ellsworth County deputies and personnel from the Kansas Wildlife and Parks Department and the ...
Phonegate
Edward Snowden's "crime," was warning his fellow Americans about a secret spy program conducted by his own government.
Larned mayor appreciates Gene Keady’s honor
By Jim Misunas
Jimmy Dee and the Destinations to perform Friday night
By Jim Misunas
‘Gene Keady Way’ to be dedicated in hometown
LARNED - Larned native Gene Keady, a six-time National Coach of the Year, will be honored in his hometown Saturday at noon.
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