Archive By Author - Dale Hogg
Burn ban likely to continue
Sure, it rained Wednesday night. Sure, many yards, sidewalks and backyard decks were damp Thursday morning.
County departments stay busy
Barton County Departments submit a bi-weekly activity report of statistical information or a summary of services. County Administrator Richard Boeckman presented highlights from the most recent reports to the County Commission Monday morning.
Audit shows county in good health
The Barton County Commission heard the county's annual audit report Monday morning. There was good news and news that gave commissioners pause.
Advance voting is now available
After weeks of delays created by the statewide legislative redistricting, registered voters in Barton County can now apply for advanced ballots for the Aug. 7 primary election, said Barton County Election officer Donna Zimmerman Monday morning.
Dodging a bullet
With the start of school a matter of weeks away, Kansas educators are breathing a little easier now. The U.S. Department of Education Thursday approved state's request for a waiver from portions of the controversial federal No Child Left Behind law.
Local teen plans cystic fibrosis walk
Taylor Latham, who will start her junior year at Great Bend High School next month, has spent her summer vacation on a mission.
County loans funds to business for expansion
By a split vote Monday morning, the Barton County Commission voted to lend $43,300 of the county's Community Development Block Grant funds to Custom Re-Bath of Great Bend for an expansion/remodeling project. The approval came amid concerns from some commissioners about the what they called the riskiness of the loan.
City OKs revolving loan for local business
It took just a matter of minutes for the Great Bend City Council to unanimously approve Monday night a $43,300 loan to Custom Re-Bath from the city's Economic Development Revolving Loan fund.
County loans funds to business for expansion
By a split vote Monday morning, the Barton County Commission voted to lend $43,300 of the county's Community Development Block Grant funds to Custom Re-Bath of Great Bend for an expansion/remodeling project. The approval came amid concerns from some commissioners about the what they called the riskiness of the loan.
Whooping cough found in Barton County
A cough may not be just a cough. Barton County is one of several counties in the state in the midst of a whooping cough outbreak, said Barton County Health Department Administrator Lily Akings.
Time to get pay attention
On Thursday night, the Great Bend League of Women Voters will hold a candidates' forum. The group has invited those on the ballot for all the county-level offices as well as for the state House and Senate.
LWV to hold candidate forum
The Great Bend League of Women Voters will hold a candidates' forum for those filed to run in April 7 primary election. The event is set for 7 p.m. Thursday, July 19, at the Crest Theater, 1905 Lakin in Great Bend.
For JJA, numbers a double-edged sword
For 20th Judicial District Juvenile Services Director Laurie White, the inexplicable drop in the number of young people passing through her office in the past year brings both good news and bad news. As prevention takes root, her office could lose funding.
A fair is picture perfect
Flowers. Have you ever really looked at flowers? How about kittens, have you ever really looked at kittens? How about dogs, you know, cute, cuddly puppies? Windmills? Barns? Horses? Sunsets? Little kids? Brothers,? Sisters? BFFs? The Royal Gorge? Grand Canyon? The St. Louis Arch? If you've ever judged 4-H and/or open class photography at a county fair, you have – over and over again. As the Barton County Fair gets rolling this weekend, it signals ...
County departments recap activities
Barton County Departments submit a bi-weekly activity report of statistical information or a summary of services. County Administrator Richard Boeckman presented highlights from the most recent reports to the County Commission Monday morning.
Articles By Author - Dale Hogg
Holiday courtesy
A record 141 million people were expected to shop in stores and online over the four-day Thanksgiving weekend that ended Sunday, up from last year's 137 million, according to the results of a survey of nearly 4,500 shoppers conducted for The National Retail Federation.
County purchases two BCSO patrol cars
The Barton County Sheriff's Office will get two new patrol cars to replace aging vehicles currently in service, the Barton County Commission decided Monday morning.
A time to share
Black Friday and Cyber Monday may be a boom to the economy, but there are efforts that are good for the soul.
GBHS Hall of FAME
Great Bend High School has announced its 2013 inductees to the GBHS Hall of Fame. Recognized will be two individuals, one who has served as a diplomat in far-flung regions of the world and one who had hand in significant medical research.
