The Marysville City Council has decided to step in to try and save the Union Pacific Railroad Depot from being torn down. Several folks were in attendance to urge the City to help preserve the depot, which was built in 1929. Mayor Bill Phillipi told the council it would cost about $75,000 a year to maintain it. Linda Swim, President ... Read More »
The Waterville Opera House and the Koester House Museum in Marysville received news that they will each receive almost $90,000 through the Kansas Heritage Trust Fund Grants. Both are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Opera House will receive $89,800 for exterior repair and restoration of windows, doors, and guttering and to do some work on the stone exterior. The museum will ... Read More »
Blue Valley Telecommunications in Home will be having an Open House Reception for their new General Manager and CEO Brian Thompson on Saturday February 23 from 1-4 pm at their BVTC office in Home City. Refreshments will be served and door prizes will be given away each hour as well. There will also be classes each hour. At 1 pm, ... Read More »
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES — These minutes are unofficial until approved by the Board of Commissioners at their next meeting. February 11, 2013 Unofficial The Board of Nemaha County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, February 11, 2013 in the Commission Room of the Nemaha County Courthouse. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Gary Scoby leading the flag salute. ... Read More »
February 11, 2013 The Board of Marshall County Commissioners met in regular adjourned session with Robert S. Connell, 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 ... Read More »
The Gage County Sheriff’s Office is investigating several break-ins that have occurred at Cottonwood Beach, which is just outside of Blue Springs, where several cabins have been damaged and items taken from them. The items include copper tubing, all sorts of tools, fishing rods and reels, a canoe, air compressor, and other items. Estimated cost of the stolen items and ... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today announced he is accepting applications for congressional internships in his Washington, D.C., and Kansas offices for summer 2013. “Congressional internships offer Kansas students a great opportunity to learn about Congress and the legislative process,” Sen. Moran said. “I hope to give Kansans an opportunity similar to the one I had serving ... Read More »
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department and Kansas Highway Patrol worked a one vehicle fatality accident early Monday morning about 1.5 miles west of Axtell on Indian Road. Killed in the accident was Randall K. Holthaus of Seneca, age 60. According to the report from Sheriff Dan Hargrave, Holthaus was eastbound on Indian Road, left the roadway, entering the south ditch ... Read More »
24 seniors from Marshall and Washington Counties will be recognized in a ceremony this Thursday for their academic achievements. They will become Kansas Honor Scholars during the ceremony, scheduled for 6:30 pm with dinner and a program at St. Monica-St. Elizabeth Catholic Church Hall in Blue Rapids. Those being inducted include, Laura Heiman, Kendra Holthaus, Aaron Schmelzle, and Audrey Schmitz ... Read More »
The Marshall County 4-H Club Day was held on Saturday, February 9, 2013 at the Marysville Junior-Senior High School. About 175 4-H’ers participated in the 2013 Marshall County 4-H Club Day. During Marshall County 4-H Club Day, 4-H’ers make public presentations to share things they’ve learned in 4-H. Presentations include speaking project talks, public speaking, demonstrations and illustrated talks, talent ... Read More »
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