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This week's Chamber of Commerce Coffee will be hosted by Barton County Academy, 5220 W 10th St., at 9:30 a.m., Thursday. Host will be Shelly Peacock with greeters Megan Hammeke and Chelsea Kaundart. Coffee, refreshments and door prizes will be available.
July 31, 2017
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Tribune Staff
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Local News
The overriding challenge in any governmental budget year is providing quality services that are affordable to the taxpayers, Barton County Operations Director Phil Hathcock said as he presented the 2018 operating budget to the County Commission Monday morning.
July 31, 2017
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Dale
Hogg
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Local News
Cyclists from all over the Midwest gathered at the Great Bend Expo Complex on Saturday morning to take to the trails and roadways of Barton County to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis during the 2nd Annual Bike Brew and Q.
July 30, 2017
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Russ
Edem
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Local News
Friends, family and members of the community came out to Headquarters Salon on Saturday to show their support and help raise funds for 15-year-old Holley Zecha during the Roger Hickey Memorial Fundraiser. Pictured here with Zecha are all the cosmetologists that donated their time to help out with this great cause.
July 30, 2017
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Tribune Staff
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Local News
Golden Belt Humane Society/Adopt a Pet will be held on Saturday, Aug. 5, at Orscheln's, 5320 10th St., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Volunteers will be grilling hamburgers, hot dogs and brats. Lunch is available for a $6 donation for choice of meat, chips, cookies and a bottle of water. Dogs that are available for adoption will be inside. For more info, orders and deliveries, contact Jean at 786-5955.
July 30, 2017
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Tribune Staff
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Local News
A Barton County man on a motorcycle led officers on a 45-minute pursuit in Barton and Rush counties Friday evening before running out of gas, according to Captain Josh Nickerson at the Hoisington Police Department.
July 30, 2017
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Tribune Staff
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Local News
Anyone who wants to register a team for the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's is welcome to stop by Cherry Village, 1401 Cherry Lane, between 3 and 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3.
July 30, 2017
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Tribune Staff
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Local News
The Barton County Commission will meet at 9 a.m. Monday at the Barton County Courthouse, 1400 Main in Great Bend. The agenda includes a hearing on the 2018 budget and the approval of the budget, the Southwest Developmental Services Inc. service agreement and cooperative effort to repair roads in Claflin.
July 29, 2017
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Tribune Staff
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Local News
Barton County Sheriff Brian Bellendir has expressed concerns about the potential of a large, possibly hostile, crowd at the next Great Bend City Council meeting and strongly advised the meeting be moved to a venue larger than City Hall. His recommendation came in a letter to city officials and council members delivered Friday.
July 28, 2017
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Dale
Hogg
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Local News
In a brief statement, Great Bend Police Chief Clifton Couch Friday afternoon appealed his suspension by the City Council this past Monday night. The council's action was based on "false or reckless" accusations made by Couch about unethical and dishonest conduct by City Administrator Howard Partington and other employee handbook violations.
July 28, 2017
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Dale
Hogg
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Local News
The Sunflower Diversified Services programs that serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers have scheduled upcoming events for local and area families.
July 27, 2017
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Special to the Tribune
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Local News
Three generations watched Tuesday as the Barton Community College Board of Trustees said goodbye to Linda Haberman, who is retiring after 46 years of employment at BCC.
July 27, 2017
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Susan
Thacker
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Local News
The Barton County Health Department will hold a special immunization clinic on Saturday, Aug. 5, from 7-10 a.m. for all Barton County students needing immunizations before returning to school or sports, Health Director Shelly Schneider said.
July 27, 2017
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Dale
Hogg
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Local News
A Great Bend native wanted to continue his career of serving people and was waiting for the just the right opportunity. And then it came along.
July 27, 2017
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Special to the Tribune
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Local News
Each week we'll take a step back into the history of Great Bend through the eyes of reporters past. We'll reacquaint you with what went into creating the Great Bend of today, and do our best to update you on what "the rest of the story" turned out to be.
July 27, 2017
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Veronica
Coons
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Local News
