top four wrestlers in each weight class View share is the percentage of views to Coffey County from each respective municipality. again Burlingtons police chief. Decisions made about trees, sidewalks at short meeting. Coffey Health System does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, or age in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment. Coffey County Hospital is a 25-bed critical access hospital, founded in 1954 in Burlington. New this year, kite flying will be held at 2 p.m. KSRE NEWS. they have done for decades. hospitals Saueressig (Rep) 643 --, DISTRICT COURT 4 Waverly at 8:30 p.m. Thursday. FAIRWAY Two of Kansas biggest tax revenue streams, income taxes and sales taxes, are going to start taking a $900 million annual hit when new tax cuts kick in Jan. 1. past will be shown at 4 p.m. in the Sheriff suggests options for office space. Chetopa, SCC, Goessel and Udall will play in the first substate, beginning at 1 p.m. SCC will take on Chetopa in the opening match and the winner will face the winner of a match between Goessel and Udall in the championship match. Activities will begin Friday, July 14 with an all-night softball tournament. BURLINGTON Plant personnel at Wolf Creek Generating Station are continuing to investigate the cause for a failed circuit breaker that caused an automatic shut down and loss of off-site power on Friday, Jan. 13. BURLINGTON Coffey County Commissioners spent a portion of their meeting Monday addressing concerns a group of citizens had with the Coffey County Housing Authority moving a house from Gardner to Waverly. Tobias Schlingensiepen (D) 900 At its Aug. 11 regular monthly meeting, the board passed the budget, as published in the July 22 and July 29 issues of The Coffey County Republican. Each year, Coffey County Commissioners provide tax support for the hospital and Coffey County Emergency Medical Services. BURLINGTON Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation on Friday announced the appointment of Adam Heflin as its new chief executive officer and chief nuclear officer. 2 seed with a 26-8 record. Planning board hears motocross track proposal. posed by the wind farm. 4, Waverly (27-11) No. Moran had a plane ticket reserved every day last week, in the event he needed to leave for Washington, D.C., but that didnt happen. An High School welcomes a new Spanish p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9; 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1 Olpe and No. 1-seeded Udall (23-0) in the first round of the tournament, at 5 p.m. Thursday, May 24. that point in her message to BURLINGTON Coffey County Commissioners discussed indigent deaths, waiving landfill fees and upgrading dispatch equipment among a host of other business when they met Monday. Present to observe the meeting were Coffey County Treasurer Karen Maley, John Johnson, Illa Weeks and Jim Weeks. and Matt Thomsen, Special LETR is the largest fundraiser for Special Olympics in Kansas, raising more than $500,000 per year. BURLINGTON Bill Otto, LeRoy, a lifelong Republican and four-term Kansas House of Representatives member, changed his political affiliation to Independent on Friday, April 4, while declaring his intention to become a candidate in the race for 76th district state representative. introduction of new teachers will performances of Shrek the Musical, plant will continue to generate clean, the courage and determination of and of clubs such as the Kansas BURLINGTON The Coffey Health System Board of Directors on Monday unanimously approved the addition of a sixth physician clinic. BURLINGTON The Burlington Lighted Christmas Parade is less than two weeks away, so its time to finalize your entry. 4A Division II tournament. It lets the student actors let loose and have a great time with their roles, and provides wonderful, creative opportunities for set, lighting and costume design.. An updated bracket is available in the link below. BURLINGTON The events planned The average city mill levy in Coffey County will be just under 40 mills in 2013. form the program, President things down, but not enough to cause online at http://goo.gl/ old man winter isnt giving in to be near activities. February 16, 2023 - Online Edition. I think the kids love the choice, said Michael Vander Linden, who is directing the play. with wristbands available BURLINGTON A LeRoy man Waverly USD 243 has hired four new Content Map. seat has Republican Waage did not charge the commission for the report. EMP Shields announcement last week of its plans to build a computer microchip plant in nearby Coffey County could draw hundreds of young families to Southeast Kansas. 4 seed Prairie View (6-8), No. cubic yards of sediment slated to BURLINGTON Coffey County Commissioners worked on next years budget and heard concerns from a citizen regarding county policy when they met Monday morning for their regular weekly meeting. Show times are April 4, 7 p.m.; April 5, 7 p.m.; April 6, 2 p.m. with a meal at 12:30 p.m.; April 11, 7 p.m.; April 12, 7 p.m.; and April 13, 2 p.m. Tickets are available at the door. Wine is officially a district judge in the Fourth Judicial District of Kansas. In addition to replacing a third of the nuclear fuel assemblies in the reactor, the Wolf Creek team completed three major projects and hundreds of maintenance tasks. BURLINGTON Ballots from the Nov. 6 General Election were canvassed when Coffey County Commissioners met Nov. 15. Catfish Capital Tournament and He said Local students competing were Kurt Keegan, Madison Hawley, Dan Dorathy, Wyatt Wilson and Adelina Sapargaliyeva, Burlington Elementary School; Jace Watkins, John Partridge, Jacob Dugar, Logan Herrman and Sarah Unruh, Burlington Middle School; Tristan Kelley and Clayton Carter, Lebo Elementary School; Krista Charboneau, Lebo Junior High School; Chaska Lacey, Waverly Junior High School; Erika Holmes and Tyler Rhoads, Neosho Rapids Junior High School; Bailey Darbyshire and Betty Barnes, Neosho Rapids Elementary School. 2 seed. 4-ranked Sabetha (6-1) is seeded No. The Waverly Bulldogs are seeded No. LeROY A book inspired George Arnold to put together a native plant bundle that includes plants that are not only pleasing to the eye, but more importantly will attract pollinators, which are beneficial to flower and vegetable gardens. Waverly wind farm constuction slated to begin by end of year. South Town (23-0) now takes on Kinta in the winner's bracket of the Regionals on Thursday night at 6:00 from Checotah. News Georgia House seeks more improvements to mental health Updated March 03, 2023 12:09 AM . Vannocker. BURLINGTON Coffey County Commissioners on Monday approved a special use in the Waverly area, discussed references for two compensation study finalists and heard the county engineers weekly update. The tournament will begin with girls semifinal games Thursday, March 1, and boys semifinal games Friday, March 2. Present for the regular The scenario is unlikely to reoccur due to the changes in the classification system that will be implemented in 2018, which will abolish the divisions in Class 1A. Rogers, a Gridley Republican, filed Friday by submitting a petition to the Coffey County Elections Officer, which is located in the county clerks office. No. Present for the regular weekly meeting were Commissioners Kimberly Skillman-Robrahn, chairman, Larry Crotts, Kenneth Combes, Bob Saueressig and Fred Rowley, County Clerk Angie Kirchner, County Attorney Doug Witteman and Administrative Assistant Donna Berland. to seek out more nature in their Director Dave Watkins and a County that includes the cities of City Council on Wednesday night accepted Three generations of the Allegre family have owned the drug store, starting with Kenneth Myrle and Lulu M. Allegre, known as Pete and Lu Allegre, on Aug. 13, 1926. BURLINGTON Coffey County Library has officially begun the search for a new library administrator. Superintendent identifies two areas needing improvement. and he fell approximately 20 feet. An air conditioning unit was declared nonfunctional, due to a possible failed compressor cylinder, and the process to shut down the plant commenced at 5:31 p.m. Agreement gives state more water storage in John Redmond Reservoir. 2-ranked Sabetha (8-0) comes in as the No. CHS bylaws limit trustees to two consecutive years in a given office, thus leading to a full turnover for 2017. 2, Olpe (15-16) No. 1, Argonia (32-8) No. LeROY Dr. Bobbi Williams resigned in Burlington. 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. Using the adopted mill levy, the owner of a $100,000 home in Burlington will pay $467.02 for the city portion of their tax bill in 2018. 3, 1985. Phelan picked for the Coffey County Attorney. others such as Satchel Paige In the girls consolation semifinals, No. Activities to be offered include fishing, canoeing, archery, horse rides, trap shooting, boat rides, music, magic, food, hayrack rides and much more. The current funding rate is $3,838 per pupil. A Republican candidate forum was held Thursday, July 12, at the Coffey County Library Burlington Branch to a standing room only crowd. Higgins, who nominated Skillman BURLINGTON The start of the 2018 Burlington Invitational has been moved up to Wednesday. BURLINGTON Sixty-four members of the Burlington High School Class of 2013 are starting to write the next chapter of their lives, after receiving their high school diploma during a commencement ceremony Saturday afternoon in the BHS gymnasium. will be held Tuesday, Nov. 8. list of innovative rural healthcare you handle difficulty matters. The tournament has been bumped back to Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, Jan. 15, 17 and 18. The nepotism policy became an issue on Oct. 14 when Rogers hired his son, Zack Rogers, to fill a vacant deputy position. Present for the regular weekly meeting were Commissioners Jim Dale, chairman, Don Meats, Fred Rowley, Kenneth Combes and Bob Saueressig, County Clerk Angie Kirchner, County Counselor Christopher Phelan and Administrative Assistant Donna Berland. BURLINGTON The Burlington 110 S 6TH ST BURLINGTON, KS 66839 Get Directions (620) 364-5313 www.coffeycountyks.org Created by Executive Reorganization Order No. twice weekly, was made by publishers This years theme is Storybook Harvest. Gov. They also continued discussion about economic development candidates and decided to wait another week before making appointments to the Coffey Health System Board of Trustees. 8 seed with a 10-11 record. WICHITA Few coaches in Kansas high school history could boast the resume of Coach Bill Freeman, LeRoy. John View. The pharmacy will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. I have submitted SCC (10-11) will play Burlingame (17-2) at 6 p.m. and Olpe (15-6) will play Lebo (15-4) at 7:30 p.m. decision to offer employment into the evening, police chief was rejected in 4 Madison will be in action at 8:30 p.m. Rowley abstained The station has brought in nearly 1,000 supplemental workers to help complete nearly 10,000 work activities. Governor Laura Kelly has announced that EMP Shield plans to build a computer chip manufacturing facility in Burlington. We travel the back roads of America looking to buy rusty gold. accessible care pipeline that will carry the sediment 4 with a 17-5 record and will play fifth-seeded Pratt (17-5) in the quarterfinal round at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday. The ceremony took place Oct. 5 at the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame in the Wichita Boathouse. The T12, or 12th thoracic, vertebra when shooting fireworks. County Clerk Angie Kirchner, County . long-term care business in three to five and several other guests embraced 3 seed. contract, until they know how to pay two-person fishing teams signed up floodwaters. Hines letter of resignation is effective Jan. 20. number of the mayors appointments, to the monetary donations and volunteer Students and staff of both schools, as well as community members, honored veterans through patriotic music and a speech by Tom Fogger, a retired U.S. Army veteran. LeROY Southern Coffey County High School completed its 15th Veterans Honor Flight in 11 years, taking 24 veterans to Washington, D.C., Nov. 8-9. BURLINGTON Sarena Storrer, 43, LeRoy, will serve 10 days in the Coffey County Jail and repay more than $15,000 she stole from LeRoy-Gridley USD 245. Administrative Assistant Donna Berland. Veterans embark on flight of honor to Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON, D.C. Strawn and Lebo were stocked 3,232 of 3,479 precincts reporting statewide, Coffey District/ She had Among the teams competing will be the Burlington Lady Wildcats and Wildcats, Hartford Jaguars and Waverly Lady Bulldogs. The tournament will be held Jan. 19, 22 and 23. Infomercial filmed at Lyon-Coffey Electric, BURLINGTON A film crew Christmas program. and 152-pound brackets, respectively, Gene Merry and council members Rose Pope and JJ Garrett, Burlington, had initially expected the birth of their daughter to happen closer to her due date on Jan. 15. and business expo Friday and Saturday. Her winning ticket, No. unanimous on two properties, because NEW STRAWN Family fun, food, free music and fireworks can be found Saturday at Strawnfest. currently held by Arlin Meats, who BURLINGTON - Seats will be up for election on area city councils and school boards. *Peggy L. Mast (Rep) 1,509 3,462 helping and her husband, Russ, they *Yes 2,159 589,150 1 seed with a 16-16 record. If the special question passes, plans are to consolidate the two electric cooperatives to form 4 Rivers Electric Cooperative, effective Jan. 1, 2020. 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. 8 MdCV will take on No. I am sure it will see as much success and achievement as the one before., Plan, or no plan, top seniors reminded about simple things. BURLINGTON A proposal that includes a commercial motocross race track operation northeast of Burlington drew more than 50 people to the March 20 meeting of the Coffey County Planning Board. He began the Petition seeks vote on more USD 244 taxing authority. The induction ceremony took place prior to the championship round of the BHS Wrestling Invitational on Saturday. Flaggers *Kenneth L. Combes (Rep) 548 --, COUNTY COMMISSION DISTRICT #5 Housing and Recreation, Inc. See how the teams line up in the official tournament brackets below. healthcare, the Activities scheduled from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. include a chili feed, bake sale, silent auction and live auction. Arlin Meats, Jim Dale, legal requirements for inmates. Coffey County Commissioners have proclaimed April 1116 as Cleanup Week in Coffey County. BURLINGTON Coffey County than 100 people gathered to witness made his appearance at 7:50 a.m. Jan. The winners of the two matches will face off in the championship match. The watch was upgraded to a winter storm warning on Tuesday evening. The powerful storm system, named Winter Storm Bruce, prompted the National Weather Service to issue a winter weather advisory due to an increasing probability for minor snow accumulations. The source of the odor still has not been located, the Lebo City Council learned during its March 5 regular meeting. As a result, he was ordered to serve time in prison. No discussion was held following for some time. GPS in our fleet vehicles. The county will pay approximately $327,665.63 more in wages and salaries to its 167 employees after approving a 2.4 percent cost of living increase to all employees and step increases to any eligible employees. In the girls bracket, Waverly is seeded second with a 17-2 record, while Lebo is seeded third with a 9-10 record. spent three days last week at Lyon-Coffey Electric Cooperative and areas are girls and boys who are six years old. Check out the official tournament bracket in the link below to see how all of the teams line up, and head to Emporia Monday and Tuesday to support your favorite teams. Mendoza, a disabled veteran, was born and lived in Emporia, where he worked factory jobs during the day and remodeling jobs in the evenings. BES was originally built in 1957 with additions in 1983 and 1988. 4-seeded Santa Fe Trail, who enters with a 7-13 record, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 3. of each of the KCBS sanctioned categories school boards is four weeks away. The semifinal and championship games will be played May 16. The first major winter storm of the season brought snow and wind to the area on Sunday, Nov. 25, prompting cancellations on Sunday and Monday. Muddy conditions hampered the response to a grass fire in western Coffey County on Saturday. It is a win-win situation.. To subscribe to the online edition of The Coffey County Republican, contact The Republican office: By phone: (620) 364-5325 By email: repubclass@gmail.com to the decommissioning Rural Vista is the No. for the fifth annual Taste of Fall Festival Read the story | Subscribe. EMPORIA The Lyon County League basketball tournament will begin with quarterfinal games Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 22 and 23, at White Auditorium in Emporia. Rita commented she would like to have one of those greenhouses, so George built one for his bride. The Burlington USD 244 Board of Education approved expenditures that will fund projects beyond the normal $250,000 annual technology improvements. Two hundred care packages included snacks, books, magazines, toiletries, and much moreall donated by generous people throughout Coffey County and the surrounding region. 4-seeded Santa Fe Trail, who enters with a 5-15 record, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 4. claimed $50 in scrip prizes offered in Kansas through July 5. Trustees met in regular session with BURLINGTON Jim and Anna Decker, of Burlington, are gearing up to head south for the winter. The plant remains safely shutdown. We accomplished a tremendous amount of work during Refuel 19, and our workforce performed activities safely and to a high standard, said Matt Sunseri, Wolf Creek president and chief executive officer. 243, 244 and 245 must file at the Coffey Officers are patrolling in tandem one on a bicycle and the other in a traditional patrol car. wagon available with food and refreshments Robert Standley Luke Jr. filed for Board OKs settlement with former employee. On Wednesday night, the council unanimously After all, they had to maintain a 3.0 grade point average in order to be invited to the banquet, which was hosted by the Coffey County Chamber of Commerce at Rock Creek Country Club. Sheriff Randy Rogers requested the initial 20-minute executive session, with no discussion except to request A water watch is also in effect for customers of Public Wholesale Water Supply District No. Pre-Fair events set stage for county fair. 1 seed with a 27-7 record. The date and time for the championship game is yet to be determined. Thirty area businesses are The first Lions Club was formed in Chicago in 1917 and Lions around the world are contributing legacy projects to their communities to celebrate the long history of service. located at 910 N. Fourth Street. the wind farm. caucus or convention must Township Trustee and refueling outage on Sunday, LEBO BURGLARY IS SOLVED AFTER BOY GIVES AWAY MONEY Emporia police have solved a New Year's Eve burglary at Lebo. The Lebo High School junior class Area students and staff returning to the hospital board and is genuinely The Southern Coffey County Titans season opening football game will kick off Homecoming. 4 Olpe will take on No. were evacuated. part of a national tour throughout Today however, your name is called at mail call. There has finally been some notable drought improvement for the bulk of the KVOE listening area following moderate rainfall totals earlier this week. of States office by noon June Post 119, American Legion, BURLINGTON Burlington High School students involved in activities may be subject to random drug testing starting in the 2019-20 school year. Inadequate drainage causes water to back up in a field north of 11th Road. were also watching for the risk spine. Kansas Highway Patrol Trooper Rick Wingate and Coffey County Sheriffs Officer Jeremy Lind arranged the presentation, complete with a big silver carnival-ride contraption. Hospital Review announced its annual The three candidates are Meghan K. Morgan, Burlington, assistant county attorney, Lyon County; Darrel L. Smith, Emporia, assistant county attorney, Lyon County; and Judge Taylor J. Activities will begin Friday, July 13, with an all-night softball tournament. The boys bracket also has a state-ranked team in the top position. County Commissioners on . for inexperienced teen drivers. Life specialty plates, which The facility will create more than 1,200 jobs averaging $66,000 annually. the services provided by the Supercenter 5 SCC and No. Burlington Invitational quarterfinals postponed to Thursday. when shooting fireworks. from Yukon, Okla., and happens to The final round of games will be held Saturday, Jan. 27. Haight. town sites were platted. . oath to Jim Dale, Bob Saueressig and BURLINGTON The City of Burlington will host the Freedom Festival on July 4. but we are struggling to meet Carmen Francis, Burlington, was the other $1,000 grand prize winner. 2020 Burlington Invitational Tournaent brackets, Discussion continues on janitorial supervision. said Grant Wilson, EDP Renewable were photographed. We have taken the time needed to understand what happened and are implementing corrective actions, said Steve Hedges, Wolf Creek site vice president. BURLINGTON While Coffey County Commissioners sought more information about a proposed $320 million Tyson poultry processing plant in Kansas, they will not be pursuing the project. After collecting Christmas on Us tickets for three years, she not only won a prize, but she won one of the two $1,000 grand prizes. The GPS allows Candidates for Burlington City Council must file at Burlington City Hall, 301 Neosho. Starting at the Osage-Coffey The Coffey County Republican asked candidates for area city and school board positions to answer four questions, so their answers could be shared with our readers. Coffey County Court Records are public records, documents, files, and transcripts associated with court cases and court dockets available in Coffey County, Kansas. mill and resurfacing project which is being constructed in the Registration for the 5K Fun Run/Walk will begin at 7 a.m. in front of the fire station, with the run/walk starting at 8 a.m. BURLINGTON Devra Parker, a veteran English teacher of 25 years, knows why she entered the field of education. . For teams falling in the championship semifinals, third-place games will be held at 3 p.m. (girls) and 4:30 p.m. (boys). R - Bill Otto 1,209 police chief. Monday, April 6, advance voting The district will not have to pay the firm, unless voters pass a bond question, which has not been determined, at a special election, which has not been set, yet. The semifinal match between Girard and Parsons and the championship match between the winners of the two semifinal matches will follow. For further information about this policy, contact: Joben Rieth at 620-364-2121; TDD/State Relay 711 Kansas Relay. There are eight $50 instant prizes remaining to be won. teams advanced to state basketball action State basketball tournaments will be held this week for all classifications in high school basketball. team's longest five catfish, which in Madison. at its July 1 meeting to The Stukey recognized for contribution to the arts. Aug 1, 2022 | 9:22 AM. Coffey County 225 Cross St, PO Box 269 Burlington, KS 66839. therapy equipment, the AlterG Anti- 1 seed. His enthusiasm for creating value in public libraries and his desire to collaborate with the community became very evident in his experience and through our interviews with him. pushed the start of the John Redmond were Commissioners Arlin Meats, The event is free and open to anyone, thanks to the monetary donations and volunteer hours given by individuals, organizations and businesses. Those observing the meeting were County Treasurer Karen Maley, Undersheriff Mike Roney, James and Illa Weeks, and Richard Mahoney. 1 seed with a 13-6 record, while the Waverly Bulldogs are seeded No. that Vannocker, who ; Wayne Bolen (R), LeRoy Twp. Coffey County, Kansas. In Lebo, Rainbow Fireworks will present a public fireworks display Saturday at dusk at Ye Olde Park at the west end of the city. Semifinal games will be played Thursday, Feb. 28 (girls) and Friday, March 1 (boys) at Eureka. Commercial haulers will be charged the normal rates. April 7. caroling and Christmas dramas. BURLINGTON Coffey County Commissioners on Monday agreed to give county employees a 1.5 percent cost of living adjustment. As competition barbecue teams begin setting up Friday, snow cones will be sold by the Southern Coffey County Cheerleaders. father, Jerame Hugunin. as she The same God the congregation served back in the 1800s is the same God we serve today. Truebud BBQ was named grand champion after placing first in chicken Walmart announced Friday it will let them know the severity of members. July 3, 4 and 5. The board hired Brad Harzman as Skillman Construction as one of 5 Labette County and Class 4A Division II No. Thriftway, have generously offered to Nearly all of the clubs 36 members were present, as well as District Governor Kevin Tubbesing, of the Shawnee Rotary Club. Mike and Tammy Baumann, New Strawn, purchased the 77-acre golf course in August with plans to make improvements and increase family use of the course. then place an asphalt overlay His second wish was to go to Disneyland in California. Contact Us. pain by days end. These massive BURLINGTON The cause of a Saturday evening house fire remained under investigation Monday morning, according to Coffey County Fire District No. The company will build the facility on 300 acres at the Silicon Prairie Industrial TOPEKA, Kan. A company known for protecting electronic devices from destructive magnetic pulses Monday unveiled plans to invest $1.9 billion in a computer chip manufacturing facility in Burlington capable of employing an estimated 1,200 people when fully operational. A great way to get into the Christmas spirit is to make plans to attend the 33rd annual Christmas Craft Festival Nov. 17 in Burlington. Monday, Aug. 1. Present for the meeting were Commissioners Jim Dale, chairman, Don Meats, Fred Rowley, Kenneth Combes and Bob Saueressig, County Clerk Angie Kirchner, County Counselor Christopher Phelan and Administrative Assistant Donna Berland.