Larned's 'Dream Homes' secures affordable housing

LARNED - Two housing projects were spotlighted during a recent Larned city council meeting.

Hutton crew donates labor

LARNED - Jason Gillig believes working in Pawnee County is a perfect way for the Hutton Construction office staff and craftsmen to work side-by-side.

Larned play Saturday and Sunday

c LARNED - Director Michael Wysong and assistant director Karlee Rainbolt portray key characters for Larned High's production of 'The Masked Musketeer," Saturday and Sunday. Wysong will portray Lorenzo, one of the Three Musketeers. Rainbolt will portray Delfina. 'The Masked Musketeer' is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Larned Community Center. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for students, which helps purchase equipment and costumes. Larned High School sponsors ...

Welcome Inn What Nots

Carry-in dinner set for Sunday Activities April 10-16 Carry-in Dinner - Sunday 12:30 p.m. Bring some food and enjoy visiting and eating with friends. Blood Pressure check - Monday 11:30 a.m. We all need to know!! Paraffin Spa - Monday and Thursday 11 a.m. Makes your hands feel great - under the supervision of Byron Stilts. Balance and Flexibility Class - Tuesday and Friday 11 a.m. About a 30-minute class led by Betty Tauscher. Coffee ...

Pawnee County Commission

leteLARNED - The Pawnee County Commission met March 28 in regular session. The following are approved minutes from the commission clerk Ruth Searight.

Local architect helped launch park project

LARNED -- When local architect Tim Schaller was asked to donate his skill with plans for a proposed Splash Pad at Doerr-Vernon Park, he said 'Yes.'

Henbit can be mowed until next fall

By Rodney Wallace Pawnee County K-State Research & Extension LARNED - It will not be long before the plants with the little purple flowers start to make themselves known in home lawns and the plants are called henbit. If you are not really sure this is what you have, check the stems. If they are square rather than round, you have henbit. Though henbit actually comes up in the fall, most of us do not ...

Estate law, tax changes highlighted

LARNED - Most people plan their week´s projects, vacations and dinner, but very few spend adequate time asking themselves "What´s Next?"

Larned entries qualify for state

LARNED - Nineteen Larned High School entries earned a I rating and qualified for state competition in Saturday's Class 3-1A music regional for solo and small emsembles at Larned High School. Class 1A, 2A and 3A schools competed at the regional.

Pawnee County Results

CITY RESULTS PAWNEE COUNTY LARNED Mayor - Robert C. Pivonka 361; Lee F. Hockett 214; City Council, Ward One - Charles H. Spina 79; Terry Harris 56; Ward Two - David A. Zecha 180; Ward Three - Dennis E. Wilson 136; Ward Four - Kim Barnes 44; Anthony Moore 37. BURDETT Mayor, Leon Jennings 58; City Council (Two Spots) - Bryan Delp 53; Ronald R. Olson 24; Traci Nuckolls 20; David Clapham 20. GARFIELD Mayor ...

Larned Mayor re-elected

LARNED - Larned Mayor Robert Pivonka retained his seat Tuesday after a challenge from Lee Hockett. Pivonka received 361 votes and Hockett had 214 votes.

Students impress supervisors

LARNED - Friday's renovation work at Doerr-Vernon Park was the epitome of a learning exercise.

The Masked Musketeer

LHS to perform 'The Masked Musketeer'

LARNED - Larned High School's Over Actors' Anonymous will present 'The Masked Musketeer,' April 9 and 10 at the Larned Community Center.

Larned mom overcomes cancer, starts new chapter

Special to the Tribune LARNED - Attending college was the furthest idea from Linda Thomson's mind in December 2007. The Larned resident had undergone surgery for breast cancer and she was preparing for a long road of chemotherapy and radiation treatments. However, a friend and fellow cancer survivor knew it was the perfect time for Thomson to create a new mission in life. Holly Thorne encouraged her friend to enter Barton Community College's medical Assistant ...

Welcome Inn Notes

Activities Dec. 8-Dec. 14 Carry In Dinner - Sunday 12:30 p.m. Bring some food and enjoy visiting and dinner with friends. Free Yoga Class - Monday 11 a.m. A 30-minute class taught by Jill Hutchins, certified instructor. There is a $2 fee for each individual to participate. Blood Pressure check - Monday 11:30 a.m. Coffee Time - Tuesday 9:30 a.m. Bring food to share, or just show up. Hand waxing - Tuesday, Friday 11 a.m. ...

Commission discusses Rozel-Kinsley road

LARNED - The Pawnee County Commission met at 9 a.m. Nov. 25 for a regular meeting at the Pawnee County Courthouse. The following are approved minutes submitted by Pawnee County clerk Ruth Searight.

Larned students taking advantage of tuition waivers

LARNED - It's hard to prepare students for life after high school, but Larned High School is taking the right steps by offering opportunities for students to take online college courses when their schedule permits.

Krieger exhibit featured at Santa Fe Trail Center

LARNED - The Santa Fe Trail Center has launched a new exhibit series, "Who We Are -- Faces of Pawnee County."

Holiday events

• Larned Christmas Parade - Larned's Christmas Parade begins at 11 a.m. in downtown Larned Saturday and features a theme of "It's a Candyland Christmas." Cars, bicycles and walkers are invited. After the parade, Santa's Workshop will be open. At 2 p.m. a free movie at the Larned State Theater for the children of Pawnee County.

Larned State Hospital nurses pick up pieces after disciplinary actions

By Jim Misunas

Pawnee County commissioners hear about annexation

LARNED - The Pawnee County Commission met at 9 a.m. Nov. 18 for a regular meeting at the Pawnee County Courthouse. The following are approved minutes submitted by Pawnee County deputy county clerk Stacey Smith.

Downtown Larned prepares for the Christmas parade

LARNED - "It's a Candyland Christmas," is the theme for the 93rd Larned Christmas Parade scheduled Saturday in downtown.

Kansas Pacific pushes on through Kit Carson, Colo.

P.G. Scott's diary and David Clapsaddle's commentary supplements Clapsaddle's Rendezvous article that appeared in an issue of Wagon Tracks.

Highway Patrol trooper delivers advice for LJCF youth

LARNED - Kansas Highway Patrol trooper Mike Racy provided valuable information on safety hazards for young drivers during a recent presentation at the Larned Juvenile Correctional Facility.