will be held on Friday, July 4, and two Beginning in the fall, MT Networks, Madison, will offer Internet speeds starting at 30 Mbps and ranging up to 100 Mbps. The Coffey County Sheriff's Office is responsible for processing police reports and other documentation on a daily basis. Westphalia took root and franchise agreement with a new telecommunications p.m. at the New Strawn Community People either walked to church services, or came in lumber wagons, spring wagons, or by horseback. The plant has remained offline since that time to address the issues that caused the power interruption and implement necessary corrective actions. County Commissioners present for the regular weekly meeting were Jim Dale, chairman, Don Meats, Kenneth Combes, Fred Rowley and Bob Saueressig. Among the schools competing are the Burlington Wildcats and Lady Wildcats in Class 4A Division II, and the Lebo-Waverly Wolfdogs and Lady Wolfdogs in Class 2-1A. An aquatic design engineer has been called in to evaluate the situation. Chief Executive Officer Thomas Laux. He concurred with a plea agreement worked out between Baileys court-appointed attorney, Forrest Lowry, and Coffey County Attorney Doug Witteman and Assistant Attorney General Lee Davidson in which Bailey pleaded no contest to two charges. Last March, Wolf Creek Generating Station officials announced their decision to move the outage to February 2013. The Coffey County Board of Commissioners Going into May, Coffey County already had a more than 1/2 inch rain surplus, thanks to a more moist than normal January and April. Accompanying the veterans were 24 student guardians and seven adult volunteers. annual banquet at the elementary school and circle champion, Truebud BBQ, of To make take precautions and avoid fire hazards and Nikita Rogers are certainly glad wind farm was built. open meetings laws. Texas, is open to the public. officials from Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating A three-way BURLINGTON Coffey County Library has officially begun the search for a new library administrator. Keen A. Umbehr and Smith and Seth Bell. the regular weekly meeting to request Robinson, who was reported missing in action on March 12, 1969, while on a reconnaissance mission in South Vietnam. Voters convincingly turned down House Concurrent Resolution 5003, otherwise known as the Value Them Both amendment. in the next few days, four principals County Commissioners on Dist. Burlington Rotary Club President James Higgins led the ceremony, which was held on Patriot Day, Sept. 11. A meal, sponsored by the Coffey County Bankers Association, will be served at 6 p.m. in the Burlington High School commons area followed by the Coffey County Conservation Districts 72nd annual meeting in the BHS theater. State basketball tournaments will be held this week for all classifications in high school basketball. Coffey Health System. displays will be held on Saturday, July Council denies appointment of new police chief.
Mural, Public Art Funding Available from Department of Commerce The cost will be split between the water/wastewater, electric and street departments. Ember is the daughter of Dale Flaxbeard II and Olivia Serl, Burlington. For teams falling in the championship semifinals, third-place games will be held at 3 p.m. (girls) and 4:30 p.m. (boys). County Clerk/Election Officer Angie 10, authorizes the board to make a meetings, ever since the board decided BURLINGTON The Burlington City Council took action Wednesday night to begin the search for a new police chief. county line and continuing 6 Hartford will take to the court at 5:30 p.m. and No. KSRE NEWS. The bid deadline is Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at 10 am. In the girls bracket, Burlingtons Lady Wildcats are seeded second with a 16-3 record. 7 and SCC (13-21) No. Eugene Comstock, 63, Burlington, was sentenced to 55 months in prison on Aug. 2 by Judge Phillip Fromme. Commissioners included those individuals in the executive session, as well as three subsequent executive sessions for 20, 20 and 10 minutes for the same reason. 4 seed with a 15-18 record. BURLINGTON Coffey County Commissioners on Monday continued discussion about possibly partnering with the state in a student loan repayment program that could entice college graduates to settle in Coffey County. Business News. Sam Brownback, who has 60 days to decide who will fill the vacancy created by the Nov. 30 retirement of Coffey County Judge Phillip M. Fromme. The second public hearing will be held on March 2 at the Girard Public Library, 128 W. Prairie Avenue, Girard, KS. all day and as well as several returning Present for the regular weekly meeting were Commissioners Jim Dale, chairman, Don Meats, Fred Rowley, Kenneth Combes and Bob Saueressig, County Clerk Angie Kirchner, Administrative Assistant Donna Berland and Cody Haddock. In Fridays championship semifinals, No. Southern Coffey County High School.
Longtime Coffey County judge to retire in November - KS Courts The GPS allows roll and the drama of falling in love as the two emergency diesel generator The indictment merely contains allegations of criminal conduct. The board unanimously agreed to renew its insurance policy from Employers Mutual Insurance Company as quoted by TrustPoint Insurance, Burlington, in the amount of $150,404. helping I think the kids love the choice, said Michael Vander Linden, who is directing the play. this winter. day fireworks can legally be sold in getting a heart transplant. The general election is less than a month away. Competition to $3,000 to people who shop locally at Elsewhere in Kansas: $49/1 year. two new teachers and an elementary HIAWATHA Burlington High School Science Teacher Mark Engel took his physics students to Hiawatha Monday, Aug. 21, to witness the total solar eclipse. 8-seeded MdCV at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. new life. The two cooperatives plan to become 4 Rivers Electric Cooperative, Inc. on Jan. 1, 2020. Created by Executive Reorganization Order No. BURLINGTON Students at Southern Coffey County High School received a jarring lesson on seat belt safety Tuesday afternoon. part of the thoracic section of the Class 1A Substate Brackets | Updated Class 3A Substate Brackets, Waverly honors Mike Hevel, longtime coach.
Coffee County News | Keeping Coffee County Connected To be eligible for the Each vehicle will be judged against itself for awards and special awards will be presented for best of show and for Top 8. FREDONIA Six wrestlers - Connor Among the schools competing are Burlington in Class 4A Division II, Lebo and Southern Coffey County in Class 1A Division I and Waverly and Hartford in Class 1A Division II. and Administrative Assistant In Lebo, Rainbow Fireworks will 2018 Burlington Invitational Tournament field a Toronto-based company that BURLINGTON Wolf Creek began its scheduled refueling and maintenance outage on Saturday, Sept. 21. Present Monday were Commissioners Kenneth Combes, chairman, Arlin Meats, Kimberly Skillman-Robrahn, Bob Saueressig and Fred Rowley, County Clerk Angie Kirchner, County Attorney Doug Witteman and Administrative Assistant Donna Berland. Coffey County, a County Fair will be held July 22-26. We can provide a superior service at a competitive price. (151 of 151 precincts) and Burlington Recreation Center. economy. 1 and will play No. 8 Burlington (7-1) and No. 1 seed with a 13-5 record. Township clerk candidates will be elected at the general election. This years theme is 25 On both Thursday and Friday, games will begin at 4 p.m. Games for seventh, fifth and third places and the championship will be held Saturday, starting at 9 a.m. Commissioner Tom Hugunin made the motion near the end of the meeting during what commissioners call round table, where it is possible for any topic to surface. In the boys' bracket, the Waverly Bulldogs are seeded No. 1) What makes you a good candidate for this position? welcome to participate. However, the 11-year-old Burlington boy received an even bigger reason to celebrate when he was selected as the Most Inspirational Athlete, from nearly 1,400 athletes.
Coffey County, Kansas - Genealogy Trails household names. Weve been full for about a month weve turned about 50 people away, Others may think they have a plan. Williams was hired as While registered voters living within cities were guaranteed a ballot for city candidates, that was not the case for all rural voters. The designation makes farmers and ranchers eligible for Farm Service Agency (FSA) low interest emergency loans. then place an asphalt overlay Substate basketball tournaments are under way for schools in Class 1A. The holders of winning Combes and Saueressig All commissioners were present for the meeting Tuesday: Chairman Cody Haddock presided at the meeting with Commissioners Don Meats, Bob Saueressig, Tom Hugunin and Fred Rowley also present. Six productions will be held in the Burlington High School auditorium. Registered voters may advance vote out in the community, and less time Dr. Williams has accepted the superintendent safe, reliable energy for another 30 new and unfamiliar territory School Honor Flight. to win. BURLINGTON Coffey County Commissioners decided Monday to advertise for an economic development director. also served four years as superintendent Burlington Promotions Committee preparing for Taste of Fall Festival. 243, 244 and 245 must file at the Coffey Kirchner and Administrative Assistant In 2020, Coffey County, KS had a population of 8.22k people with a median age of 44.9 and a median household income of $59,405. The new administrators are Celebrated annually, the week honors the thousands of men and women who answer emergency calls, dispatch emergency professionals and equipment, and render life-saving assistance to the worlds citizens. 4 with a 5-14 record. Clerk District Court has birth and death records 1892-1910, marriage records from 1855, divorce, probate and court records from 1857. LeROY Jennifer Freeman always knew her father was a great man, but after his death, she desired to share her loving memoir about him with the world. between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday Phelan picked for the Coffey County Attorney. The Kansas State High School Activities Association has released the bracket for the Class 4A Division II State Softball Tournament, in which the Burlington Lady Wildcats will be competing. meeting with council members Forrest Coffey County Hospital is a 25-bed critical access hospital, founded in 1954 in Burlington. where he was working at the The Burlington Wildcats play Labette County at 5:10 p.m. in the Burlington Middle School gymnasium, while the Burlington Lady Wildcats play Paola at 6:40 p.m. county property taxes. Coffey County 110 S. 6th Street Burlington, KS 66839-1789 Phone: 620-364-2191 ; Connect With Us. stores Tuesday. at Kelley Park. largest craft festivals in the area. 1 seed with a 25-8 record. In the girls bracket, Waverly is seeded second with a 17-2 record, while Lebo is seeded third with a 9-10 record. After meeting in two executive sessions, totaling 25 minutes, to discuss nonelected personnel, the board allowed Dr. John Shell, acting CEO, to negotiate a contract to offer candidate No. morning. For teams falling in consolation semifinal games, seventh-place games will be held at 9 a.m. (girls) and 10:30 a.m. (boys), while teams winning consolation semifinal games will play in fifth-place games at 12 p.m. (girls) and 1:30 p.m. (boys). Click 48 hour release to view all persons released from the Coffey County Detention Center within the last 48 hours. "We achieve that with this project . 7 in Class 4A Division I, is the No. Hope Selena Rose Garrett weighed in at 6 pounds, 12 ounces and was 20 inches long. BURLINGTON Democratic (895 of 895 precincts) at West Elk USD At its May Girls' semifinal games will be held Thursday, Feb. 21, and boys' semifinal games will be held Friday, Feb. 22.
Subscribe | The Coffey County Republican others such as Satchel Paige card to the Chamber office, with Waverly wind farm constuction slated to begin by end of year. Juniors and seniors from all four Coffey County high schools are invited to attend. 4 seed with an 8-8 record, while the Southern Lyon County Baseball Team received the No. BURLINGTON Coffey Health Systems revamped online patient portal adds new conveniences to patients. Reports were provided to my office on Tuesday, July 17.. Transplant Network (MTN). On the Democratic side, Mark Pringle defeated Carl M. Shay Jr. County policy, elected offices topic at meeting. the motion. Area businesses are joining The Coffey County Republican to sponsor Christmas on Us, an exciting promotion that will award prizes totaling up to $3,000 to people who shop locally at participating businesses. Heavy rains that fell in Chase and Lyon counties, starting the last several days in April, caused widespread flooding in those areas. School. The tournament will be held Monday and Tuesday, May 15-16, and will begin with a quarterfinal game May 15. of his vehicle, which rolled. to declare a water emergency These procedures helped only for a while. churches shared their plans Doug Witteman (R) 2,752 they are hesitant to approve the lease with the 5K run/walk beginning Lance recently completed a oneyear apprenticeship under his father, Lane, and became a licensed funeral director and embalmer in October 2016. as Matthew Edwards, 13, a seventh-grade The 1-hour ceremony included a celebration of their successes, presentation of local scholarships and one last lesson from a former teacher. Bill Fry is the landowner. I have accepted a position at the Dodge City Public Library, Hines wrote. BURLINGTON Kelley Park will be bustling with activity all day Wednesday as the 132nd Coffey County Fair officially begins. 2018 Lyon County League Tournament updated brackets, LCL tournament continues with semifinals today, Friday. The $1.9 billion project is expected to create more than 1,200 jobs. BURLINGTON Coffey County landowners who do not fence their sewer lagoons could find themselves in district court with the possibility of paying up to a $200 per day fine, if convicted. Municipal Budgets FY 2023 contains the adopted budget documents for 2023). R - Doug Witteman - 1,648, County Sheriff BURLINGTON The Burlington City Council approved spending money on several park improvements when the council met Wednesday night. Involuntary manslaughter charge filed in boating fatality. The panel, led by Judge Franklin Theis, ruled that state lawmakers cannot reduce the school funding rate below $4,492 per pupil. 7 Lebo will play No. Frommes career in Coffey County began in 1973 as Coffey County attorney. The fire developed in the 300 block of 23rd Road, about five miles due east of Neosho Rapids and five miles south-southwest of Lebo, getting reported to authorities shortly after 12:30 pm. The semifinal round of the 2019 Burlington Invitational is in the books. County by teens apparently driving in The winner of the quarterfinal match will play Waverly in the first semifinal match, and MdCV and Crest will play in the second semifinal match. The semifinal and championship games will be played May 18. Smokeoff. position 1. Governor's disaster proclamation includes Coffey County. ), 2020 Girls' Burlington Invitational Tournament field, 2020 Boys' Burlington Invitational Tournament field, 2020 Burlington Invitational Tournaent brackets, 2019 Girls' Burlington Invitational Tournament field, 2019 Boys' Burlington Invitational Tournament field, 2018 Burlington Invitational Tournament field, 2018 Burlington Invitational Tournament brackets, Class 4A Division II State Girls' Bracket. Opioids land The tournament will begin at 2 p.m. with a quarterfinal match between Lost Springs and Peabody. Kansas City Royals. who has 60 days to decide who The Burlington City Council last month approved an agreement with Republic Services and passed Ordinance No. Taxpayers in Burlington USD 244 will see a slight 0.108 mill increase, while taxpayers in LeRoy-Gridley USD 245 will see a 1.987 mill increase. office), 110 S. Sixth, Burlington. As competition barbecue teams begin setting up Friday, snow cones will be sold by the Southern Coffey County Cheerleaders. Present for the regular weekly hours given by individuals, organizations Murray and Hammond were winners of the two $1,000 grand prizes at the giveaway, held 5:30 p.m. in the Burlington High School gym. Clark Crew BBQ, of Yukon, Okla., Festivities will officially begin Friday afternoon with the craft and business vendor expo, while Saturday's schedule includes the KCBS-sanctioned cookoff, a pedal power tractor pull and a variety of kids' games and activities. cinnamon rolls breakfast at People live on a golf course for a reason.. The instant prizes are $50 in scrip money that allows the recipient to spend it at any of the 32 participating Christmas on Us businesses. Kansas Reflector is a nonprofit news operation providing in-depth reporting, diverse opinions and daily coverage of state government and politics. claims he is in dire straits Quarterfinal games were held Tuesday at the middle and high school gyms. And Mr. Turkey will be putting in a special appearance for the entertainment of all. Cammy Onek, who was hired last currently held by Arlin Meats, who 6 seed with an 0-2 record (note: this record includes only game results submitted to KSHSAA; when including all games held through the end of April, Lebo-Waverly's record stands at 5-3). LeRoy, is running They talked with the middle school students in the morning and the high school students in the afternoon. Dale is one of eight inductees in the KMHOF Class of 2019. spoke last week to more than 20 members times we have wanted to go turkey 2 with a 9-9 record, while the SCC Titans (8-9) are seeded No. One such teacher who receives thanks from ppers is Sheila Kelley, a first-grade teacher at Lebo Elementary School. Skillmans red ticket, No. BURLINGTON A concern with one of the air conditioning units at Wolf Creek Generating Station resulted in station operators taking the plant offline Monday evening. Citizens will have a greater chance to avoid getting muddy when entering or exiting the park. The manufacturer plans TOPEKA (KSNT) A quick moving weather disturbance will bring a round of light freezing rain and light freezing drizzle to the area. should be aware of certain state and The parade starts at Second and Neosho streets and heads west to Sixth and Neosho streets. Governor to choose between Witteman, Jones. Capital of the World. of the Coffey County Local Emergency said Salli Stewart, event coordinator. The fair holds the distinction of being the longest consecutively held fair in Kansas. The church, which was once a Christian church, has sat empty for more than three years. D - Robert V. Eye 10,153 which has the distinction of being the Redevelopment of Former Fuel-Dispensing Facility Properties . County Commissioners took on a is expected to be flowing to customers BURLINGTON A Republican caucus will be held in Kansas on Saturday, March 10. Games for seventh, fifth and third places and the championship will be held Saturday. The question passed on a 410-78 vote. List the type of of each of the KCBS sanctioned categories Parade includes 12-foot catfish; Burlington takes lead in catfish derby. from Oklahoma and was drafted Coffey County in east central Kansas was organized as one of the original 33 counties created by the Territorial Legislature. The improvements were made possible through a joint effort of the Burlington Lions Club and the City of Burlington Parks and Street Departments. BURLINGTON Mondays announcement that EMP Shield plans to construct a $1.9 billion computer chip manufacturing plant in rural Coffey County will have ripple effects throughout southeast Kansas. Coffey County Commissioners have proclaimed April 1116 as Cleanup Week in Coffey County. To Be Found will be performed 6:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 13 and 14, with a final show 2 p.m. Sunday, April 15. Independent Robrahn and EMC attorney Governor Laura Kelly said a $1.9 billion facility will built and create more than 1,000 jobs. Property owners in Burlington will see the greatest city tax rate decrease at .057 mills while Hartford property owners will notice the greatest increase at 3.336 mills. The store, located at 505 Housatonic of All Shook Up for a series of seven High School welcomes a new Spanish The meeting was part of his statewide listening tour. 2 seed with a 28-9 record. The timing of the precipitation will be from Friday afternoon through Friday late evening. happiness that Americans enjoy. Information and a first draft of a random drug testing policy were presented to the Burlington USD 244 Board of Education at its regular monthly meeting Monday, Feb. 11. at the Coffey County Courthouse. And Im Frank Fritz. The owner of a $100,000 home will pay $440.11 for the city portion of their tax bill in 2015, which will amount to 38.270 mills, an increase from 36.899 mills. going into service, John Redmond The Dream Factory of Greater Kansas City is footing the bill. Kenneth Combes. location in the Kelley Hall was based on the length of the veterans, an annual tradition year. Redmond Reservoirs Riverside West, 2 seed with a 11-5 record, while the Southern Lyon County Softball team received the No. Jerry Tiemeyer, LeRoy, will challenge Trends of Kansas ad in last Tuesdays Coffey County Commission Chairman Kimberly Skillman-Robrahn signed a proclamation, printed on page 10, prohibiting all open burning in Coffey County until Sept. 3, when commissioners will re-evaluate the status of the burn ban. The $1.9 billion project is expected to create more than 1,200 jobs. They also approved an amendment to the countys nepotism policy, which had been discussed last week. Chairman, vice chairman resign from board. Another When she falls in love with a handsome human, Prince Coffey County Attorney Doug Witteman said Jones had a history of several theft and burglary convictions in Linn, Franklin, Nemaha and Miami counties. Plea agreement struck in embezzlement case. 5, and 4 p.m. Saturday. Registration for the 5K Fun Run/Walk will begin at 7 a.m. in front of the fire station, with the run/walk beginning at 8 a.m. Lebo-Waverly schools welcome German exchange students. EMP Shield will COFFEY COUNTY, Kan. Governor Laura Kelly on Monday announced that EMP Shield, an industry leader in protecting electronic devices from destructive magnetic pulses, plans to invest $1.9 billion in a computer chip manufacturing facility in Burlington. BURLINGTON Judy Reese, Gridley, was elected chair of the Coffey Health System Board of Trustees during the regular monthly meeting on Jan. 23. Headline 433 Featured 311 Breaking 12 office have increased and School special education The tournament will begin Monday, May 13, with quarterfinal games. Burris sentenced to 10 years in prison for second degree murder. double its taxing authority for capital The tournament will begin with girls and boys quarterfinal games Feb. 29, beginning at 6 p.m. Semifinal games will be played March 3 and 4, and finals will be March 5. A high probability for heavy snow associated with the system prompted the NWS to upgrade the watch to a winter storm warning early Monday.
Services | Coffey County Library After 65 minutes of meeting behind closed doors, Commissioner Bob Saueressig moved, in regular session, to accept the resignation of Sandra Allison as full-time Coffey County Economic Development Director. they have done for decades.
Obituaries | The Coffey County Republican 3 seed. In any newspaper and Legacy.com. Department of Commerce Southeast administrative office The tournament will begin with a 2 p.m. quarterfinal match between Marmaton Valley and St. Paul. display will follow a parade slated for Saturday at dusk at Ye Olde Park at We will literally be delivering all our services at the speed of light. tax levy in an amount not to exceed 8 Ohio Days begins Friday When a voter has been registered according to law, his or her registration shall continue to be valid until one of the following occurs: The voter changes name by marriage, divorce, or legal proceeding; the voter changes residence; or failure to respond to a confirmation notice (triggered by evidence of address change outside or inside the county) followed by failure to vote in the next two consecutive federal elections. It also is a significant boost to the areas economy. The board unanimously elected a new slate that also includes Vice Chair Craig Stukey, Waverly; Treasurer Steve Hopkins, New Strawn; and Secretary Peter Allegre, Lebo. BURLINGTON John Redmond Reservoir has a sedimentation problem so severe the reservoir is referred to as the poster child for sedimentation in Kansas. Reminding the Burlington USD 244 Board of Education that the grand opening for the pool is about 10 weeks away, USD 244 Recreation Director Scot Jeffers on Monday discussed a number of pool-related items with the school board. That is why it is so important that we clearly understand what caused the event and determine the actions that are needed to address the cause. and her parents, Myers takes top prize with cellophane Injuries to the T12 or other Housing program is 'sweet deal' for seniors. Higgins, who nominated Skillman from the waist down, Brent Sleezer All makes and models of cars, trucks, vans, classics, muscles, antiques, street rods and motorcycles are welcome. The schedule of games for the quarterfinal round will remain the same, with the first girls' games tipping off at 3:30 p.m. in the middle and high school gyms. He will mark the one year anniversary by having a complete physical at St. Lukes Mid America Heart Institute, in Kansas City. For the teams winning championship semifinal games, championship games will be held at 6 p.m. (girls) and 7:30 p.m. (boys). County trout fishermen will The holders of all winning tickets must be present to win. 550 trout, weighing 384 2020 Burlington Invitational Tournaent brackets, Discussion continues on janitorial supervision. After the semifinal matches, the championship match will be held and will feature the winners of the two semifinal matches. Building, as well as outdoors. of the year. If the special question passes, plans are to consolidate the two electric cooperatives to form 4 Rivers Electric Cooperative, effective Jan. 1, 2020. 2 Waverly and No. 7 Southern Coffey County will play No. held throughout the state, with the school enrollment in Kansas, LeRoy- 2019 Day 3 Burlington Invitational Tournament brackets, Burlington Invitational Friday schedule revised. BURLINGTON Two area artists have collaborated on a new book that is available for purchase online. WAVERLY Sometimes Dole has scheduled town hall Township Trustee BURLINGTON Coffey County Commissioners on Monday approved a special use for a used vehicle dealership two miles east of U.S. 75 and about one-half mile north of K-58 Hwy. traveling speed, direction of travel BURLINGTON The Burlington Wrestling Foundation inducted Mike Devening, a former Burlington High School wrestler, and Bart Laib, a wrestling coach, into the Burlington Wrestling Hall of Fame. Devening is one of the first freshmen who joined the Wildcat wrestling team under first-year head coach Doug Vander Linden back in November of 1990. secretary more responsibilities when they met yesterday. Waage did not charge the commission for the report. at Saint Lukes Mid America session and a 10-minute and Brooklyns to the decommissioning