Archive By Author - Dale Hogg
The Kansas State Fair has started its annual 10-day at the Kansas State Fairgrounds in Hutchinson. This is the largest single event in the state, and annually attracts approximately 335,000 people from all 105 Kansas counties and several and beyond.
September 12, 2016
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Dale
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Construction on the much-anticipated Cheyenne Bottoms scenic overlook east of Hoisington on K-4 could begin in November, the Barton County Commission learned Monday morning. This news came after commissioners approved a revised memorandum of understanding with the Kansas Division of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism which is splitting the cost of the project with the county.
September 12, 2016
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Dale
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Local News
Barton County commissioners Monday morning knew the ornate north and south fences at Golden Belt Memorial Park had to be restored. They were just frustrated that the restoration had to come only a few years after the wrought-iron fencing had been installed.
September 12, 2016
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In 2014, an unidentified man walked into a fire station in Washington State and turned over a plastic bag containing an American flag. He claimed it was the same flag raised by firefighters over the smoking rubble of the World Trade Center following the horrific terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
September 10, 2016
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Dale
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When the Barton County Treasurer's Office first filed on properties with delinquent taxes in March, there were 129. Now, with the county's annual tax sale looming, there are only 64 parcels on the list, Treasurer Kevin Wondra said.
September 08, 2016
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Dale
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It was a two-for-one deal for the city last week when the Great Bend Police Department served a search warrant for drugs on a residence in the 400 block of Walnut. Police Chief Cliff Couch said officers discovered the house was hooked up to numerous illegal utilities, and was also in violation of numerous codes and sanitarian-type issues. The house was ultimately red-tagged by the for code violations.
September 08, 2016
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Dale
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Hundreds of Barton County fourth graders descended on the Ron and Debbie Koelsch farm west of Great Bend Wednesday. They were taking part in the annual Great Bend Chamber of Commerce Kids Ag Day.
September 07, 2016
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Dale
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Viewpoint
There was nothing fishy about the announcement made at the Great Bend City Council meeting Tuesday night. Check that, yes there was.
September 07, 2016
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Dale
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Local News
It could be a double play for the City of Great Bend after a scene of dueling baseball teams at the City Council meeting Monday night.
September 06, 2016
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It was fitting.
September 06, 2016
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Dale
Hogg
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Local News
By all indications, the Barton County Driver's Licensing Office will remain on the second floor of the courthouse where it has been for number of years, the County Commission learned Tuesday morning.
September 06, 2016
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Hogg
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Local News
Whew! We dodged the spring storm season without many weather-related incidents. So, we are safe now, right?
September 05, 2016
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Dale
Hogg
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Viewpoint
Like so many holidays, the true message and meaning of Labor Day has gotten lost in commercial hype.
September 03, 2016
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Dale
Hogg
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Viewpoint
Midwest Energy was given the go-ahead Monday morning to proceed with a plan to bolster its communications after the Barton County Commission approved conditional use permits allowing the construction of three radio towers.
August 30, 2016
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Dale
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According to Barton County Environmental Manager Judy Goreham, there have been six public hearings for various zoning-related issues over the summer months, with another one coming up in September.
August 30, 2016
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Dale
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