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USD 112 eyes more technology
HOLYROOD - More technology could soon be utilized in USD 112 classrooms.
County concludes year-end business Monday
Like it or not, 2011 is grinding to a close, and Barton County officials took care of some end-of-year business when the Barton County Commission met Monday.
Simplify Christmas to beat 'holidaze'
Take a deep breath. Turn on some soothing music. Light an aromatic candle - that is, if candles don't stress you out.
New fees, rules approved for Burnside Room
New rules and fees for using the Great Bend Recreation Commission's Burnside Room and kitchen were approved Monday at the GBRC's board meeting. Director Diann Henderson said these were the first changes since 1981.
Projects modernize St. Rose
As senior vice president of St. Rose Ambulatory & Surgery Center, Leanne Irsik understands that the facility's improvement projects can be a bit inconvenient at times. But she also understands that the changes will be well worth the effort.
TOYS FOR TOTS
In 30 years, Luie Philbern has seen things that have made Santa cry.
State Treasurer Estes comes to Great Bend
Kansas State Treasurer Ron Estes' office is currently safeguarding over $230 million worth of unclaimed property for their rightful owners or their heirs.
Murder suspect Shawn Ney dies in Barton County Jail
Hoisington resident Shawn Ney, awaiting trial for murder and attempted murder, died early Saturday at the Barton County Jail.
Two flown to Wichita after rear-end collision in Larned
Two people were flown to Wesley Medical Center in Wichita after a motor vehicle accident Friday night in Larned.
County continues economic development efforts
The $5,000-plus that Barton County officials agreed to pay for membership in an economic development group is a small price to pay, considering what the county gets in return.
City helps host outdoors event
City officials have agreed to support an event planned for next summer here, and intended to help bring national attention to our outdoors offerings.
Great Bend man gets green light on Green card
Angel Armendariz-Galindo wasn't born in Great Bend; his family left Mexico when he was 10 months old. But, like Nobel Prize winner Jack Kilby, he claimed Great Bend as his boyhood home, and graduated from high school here. Now, after wrangling with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for nearly four years, the 23-year-old man is on the verge of getting his Green card.
GHOSTS OF CHRISTMAS PAST
The Barton County Historical Museum and Village will be open for some old fashioned holiday fun this Sunday, when it hosts its annual "Ghosts of Christmas Past" open house.
MYSTERY MUSICAL
This year's musical by students of Holy Family School adds some light-hearted twists to the story of the birth of Jesus, but the true meaning of Christmas is at the heart of "The Mystery of Simon Shepherd."
GB man pleads to child porn charges
WICHITA – A Great Bend man has pleaded guilty to producing child pornography, the U.S. Attorney's Office in Wichita reported Wednesday morning.
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SOME NEW FACES
The make-up of the Great Bend City Council changed Monday night as it reorganized and new members took the oath of office.
Courthouse to get new security cameras
A few weeks back, Barton County commissioners toured the 911 Communications Center. They had an eye-opening experience.
County gets funds from retired bond program
John Isern, district court administrator for the 20th Judicial District, presented a $5,000 check to the Barton County Commission Monday morning. The money came from a now-defunct bond program.
Legislature works to produce education finance plan
The Kansas Legislature passed two bills for Education Finance last week, and were hard at work Saturday negotiating to reach an agreement Saturday. An evening vote was anticipated, but as the House and Senate adjourned Saturday night, no word was forthcoming.
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