Archive By Author - Dale Hogg
The Barton County commissioners and the Memorial Parks Advisory Committee are inviting the public to attend the dedication of the first Golden Belt Veterans Memorial stone at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Veterans Day.
November 09, 2015
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At 11 p.m. Nov. 11, 1918, the guns fell silent across Europe as World War I came to an unofficial end with the signing of the armistice between the Allies and Germany. The Treaty of Versailles, was signed in 1919, which officially ended the "Great War."
November 09, 2015
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It may be early, but as Christmas decorations are starting to go up around town, the Great Bend City Council Monday night discussed holiday lights.
November 04, 2015
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City of Great Bend Human Resource Director Terry Hoff was emotional as he addressed the City Council Monday night. It was announced he is retiring as of Dec. 4.
November 04, 2015
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There is finally a groundswell of support locally for increased biking and walking opportunities. The efforts of Be Well Barton County, Barton County and the cities of Claflin, Ellinwood, Great Bend and Hoisington are finally coming to fruition as a Bicycle-Pedestrian Master Plan is being developed.
November 04, 2015
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A rural Albert man and former pastor arrested last Thursday on a child pornography charge remains in the Barton County Jail in lieu of a $50,000 bond, Barton County Sheriff Brian Bellendir said.
November 03, 2015
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The water and sewer rates for the City of Great Bend are based on an average of usage from November through January to avoid including the seasonal high usage during the summer months.
November 02, 2015
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The Great Bend City Council Monday night took steps to make the annual downtown Christmas celebration safer and more family friendly when it approved several street closings for the night of the festivities.
November 02, 2015
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The fall chill is in the air, a sign winter will soon be here.
November 02, 2015
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Great Bend Community Coordinator Christina Hayes knows Great Bend is a great place. Sadly, many folks don't get out and take advantage their hometown.
October 31, 2015
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The color of the tops, or bonnets, of each of the city's 500-plus red fire plugs has a story to tell.
October 30, 2015
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The job of maintaining the City of Great Bend's army of 500 fire plugs falls to the Water Division of the Public Works Department. This is no insignificant task as these steel sentinels stand ready to help save property and lives in times of crisis.
October 30, 2015
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Daylight Savings Time ends Sunday and as communities prepare to "fall back" one hour, the Great Bend Fire Department and the Office of the Kansas State Fire Marshal urge residents to practice fire safety by testing their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors, and changing the batteries.
October 29, 2015
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On Monday, Nov. 9, in advance of Veterans Day, the Retired Senior Volunteer Program will recognize those who have not only served their community, but also their nation.
October 28, 2015
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During the fall, winds can be strong enough to close the Barton County Landfill, Solid Waste Director Phil Hathcock said.
October 28, 2015
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