Archive By Author - Jim Misunas
Researcher investigates Pawnee County sites
BY JIM MISUNAS jmisunas@gbtribune.com PAWNEE COUNTY - The researcher for the Kansas Historical Society said the best part of her job is identifying and verifying spots along the Santa Fe Trail to be considered as National Register of Historic Places. The National Trails System of the National Park Service has partnered with the Kansas Historical Society to document historic resources along the historic Santa Fe Trail. The Boyd's Ranch Site and the Pawnee Fork Crossing ...
A summary of Coon Creek Crossing
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com GARFIELD - Coon Creek Crossing along the Fort Larned Military Road is adjacent to U.S. 56 approximately 1.5 miles southwest of Garfield. The property boundary encompasses 16.14 acres of land, comprising a narrow strip of relatively undisturbed pasture and wooded areas along the west side of U.S. 56. The property is comprised of gently rolling grassland and wooded areas, surrounding both sides of Coon Creek. The owners have made the southern ...
Two Pawnee County sites nominated as historic sites
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com Two Pawnee County sites along the Santa Fe Trail are among four area nominations by the Kansas Historical Society for consideration for the National Register of Historic Places in Washington, D.C. The Fort Larned National Historic Site (1966) and Ralph's Ruts in Rice County (1995) are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Boyd's Ranch Site and the Pawnee Fork Crossing (Dry Route) and The Coon Creek Crossing and ...
Bill Snyder Family Stadium expansion right on target
Once upon a time, Mike Clark built Kansas State's baseball program. Now, Clark represents the university as senior director of development.
Youngsters stay cool, refreshed
ROZEL - A water slide on a hot summer day seems like a great idea. Throw a protected interior slide into the mix and youngsters agreed the water slide sponsored by the Rozel Lions Club was a big hit. Larry Milch, a Lions Club member, said a member from the Rozel Pride Committee asked the Lions Club whether they'd be interested in sponsoring an event for the first-ever Rozel Celebration, which plans on staging an ...
Fort Larned receives $1 million grant to replace bridge
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com FORT LARNED - The Fort Larned National Historic Site has received a $1 million grant to construct a new bridge and improve parking from the Federal Highway Administration in the Public Lands Highway Discretionary Program. The Fort Larned project will construct a new bridge to improve public safety, a new parking area to accommodate the new bridge location, and a new main entrance road to the park. The 300-foot bridge across ...
Holmes thankful for Senate primary win
ST. JOHN - Rep. Mitch Holmes will trade his place in the Kansas House of Representatives for a spot in the Kansas Senate. Holmes became one of nine current House members who won a primary for the Kansas Senate.
Holmes beats Teichman
St. John's Mitch Holmes, a former 114th District House representative, won his battle against incumbent Ruth Teichman in a battle of Stafford County residents for the 33rd District in the Kansas Senate.
Buffalo Soldiers program scheduled Sunday
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com LARNED - Fort Larned National Historic Site will introduce the third of five Civil War Trading Cards during a ranger interpretive program at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in the Fort Larned Visitor Center. Buffalo Soldiers at Fort Larned will tell the experience of these legendary American soldiers at Fort Larned. After the program, the Larned Post Band will perform their summer concert at 2 p.m. The Buffalo Soldiers Company A, 10th U.S. ...
Four-time champion captures another title
LARNED - Even though Jansyn Van Horn had won the past two 4-H Round Robin Showmanship titles at the Pawnee County Fair, she still was nervous.
Fort Larned USD 495 mourns losses
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com LARNED - Fort Larned School District Superintendent Jon Flint said it's been a tough week after losing an employee and the husband of a elementary school teacher this week. Paraprofessional Abby Louise Trapp Prescott, 22, died Wednesday. Clay Steffen Schmidt, 52, the husband of Northside Elementary third-grade teacher Crystal Schmidt, died Tuesday. "It's sad. We're a small school district and everyone is affected," Flint said. "With a small district, we tend ...
Fort Larned USD 495 approves budget publication
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com LARNED - The Fort Larned School District approved publication of a proposed budget for 2012-2013 that will lower the mill levy a fraction from 55.837 to 55.811. The district will receive more money per pupil from the state and anticipates a slightly higher enrollment count than last year. The supplemental general fund is budgeted for $2.4 million, an increase of $200,000 that is offset by a lower mill levy for bond ...
Chase fire destroys home
CHASE - An apparent electrical fire triggered a blaze that destroyed a three-story home and adjacent garage Wednesday evening. The home and possessions of Shannon McEachern were declared a total loss.
Larned, Pawnee County to apply for moderate income housing money
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com LARNED - The Pawnee County Economic Development Commission and the city of Larned is applying for state housing funding that would develop new rental, multi-family, and single-family housing units in the city and Pawnee County. The Kansas Housing Resources Corporation has requested that communities apply for the Kansas Moderate Income Housing funds to help build moderate income and improve housing for rural Kansas communities. KHRC expects to provide $2.75 million in ...
Grant program to award $100,000 to four projects
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com Stafford schools will launch a high school culinary class. Hoisington will operate a revolving loan fund. The Rush County Nursing Home will start an assisted living housing project. Sterling will begin entrepreneurship training. Each project was approved for a $25,000 Federal Home Loan Bank grants through the Joint Opportunities for Building Success (JOBS) program. The JOBS program is an economic development initiative that assists members in promoting employment growth in their ...
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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