Home fires cause annual average of 2,840 civilian deaths Quincy, Mass. – According to a new study, Home Structure Fires, from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), home fires account for 92 percent of fire deaths that occur in structures. These fires cause an average of 2,840 civilian deaths each year. “This study strongly underscores the need to aggressively work ... Read More »
May 24, 2010 The Board of Marshall County Commissioners met in regular adjourned session with Michael J. Keating, Chairman; Charles R. Loiseau and Thomas K. Holle members; and Sonya L. Stohs, County Clerk present. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. The Board opened the meeting with the flag salute. The minutes and agenda were approved as presented ... Read More »
On 050710 at the intersection of K 9 and K 148 Ryan Diederich, Greenleaf driving a 2000 Ford stopped at stop sign, then proceeded across intersection striking a 2008 Ford driven by Angela Yungeberg, Barnes. Damage estimated at more than $1,000.00, no injuries were reported. On 051610 on 18th Road ¼ mile from Osage Road Michael Welch, Haddam driving a ... Read More »
COMMISSION MINUTES, MAY 24, 2010 The Board of Washington County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, May 24, 2010 in the commission room at the Washington County Courthouse. Present: Alison Mueller, 1st District Commissioner; Roger Otott, 2nd District Commissioner; Gene Helms, 3rd District Commissioner, Chairman, Brian Carroll, legal counsel, and Lou Kern, County Clerk. Absent: Elizabeth Hiltgen, County Attorney ... Read More »
On 050810 on K 22 just north of 19th Road William Tolle, Gaiva, KS driving a 2000 Pontiac struck deer. Damage estimated at more than $1,000.00, no injuries were reported. On 051110 on US 36 ½ mile west of Yankee Road, Sarah Koehler, Hanover traveling westbound driving a 2000 Jeep struck deer. Shirley Danielson, Concordia traveling eastbound driving a 2006 ... Read More »
COMMISSION MINUTES, MAY 17, 2010 The Board of Washington County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, May 17, 2010 in the commission room at the Washington County Courthouse. Present: Alison Mueller, 1st District Commissioner; Roger Otott, 2nd District Commissioner; Gene Helms, 3rd District Commissioner, Chairman, Elizabeth Hiltgen, County Attorney, and Lou Kern, County Clerk. ` Chairman Helms called the ... Read More »
Sonya L. Stohs, County Clerk present. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. The Board opened the meeting with the flag salute. The minutes and agenda were approved as presented upon a motion by Charles R. Loiseau, seconded by Michael J. Keating. Unanimous. Custodian Lou Wassenberg met with the Board. Joe Hurla, 360 Energy Solutions met with the ... Read More »
Arlington, VA – In the aftermath of severe weather events such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and flash floods, the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) is encouraging consumers to be aware of the potential dangers that result when water comes in contact with electricity. “As families begin to clean up following a flood or storm, it is important to remember that there ... Read More »
Governor Mark Parkinson is directing flags to be flown at half staff Tuesday. The request is to honor Sgt. Ralph Mena of Hutchinson. Sgt. Mena died in Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi freedom on May 3rd, 2010. You are asked to keep flags at half staff from sun-up to sun-down. Read More »
Graduations for area schools scheduled this weekend include: Saturday at 1:30 p.m., Frankfort High School with 35 graduates Saturday at 2:00 p.m., Diller-Odell High School with 18 graduates Saturday at 2:00 p.m., Axtell High School with 16 graduates Saturday at 4:30 p.m., Centralia High School with 21 graduates Saturday at 6:00 p.m., Southern Wymore High School with 21 graduates Sunday ... Read More »
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