Sheriff seeks more deputies amid livestock thefts in Neosho County
Sheriff David Kern urges adding one deputy to Neosho County to improve night patrols and curb thefts after 12 tattle thefts in March. County commissioners oppose, citing $20,000 cost and limited impact, pointing to Labette and Osage counties with larger staffs. Kern cites workload, training, and equipment costs totaling about $325 for uniforms.
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Insurance plan replaces pay raise for NCCJC staff
Neosho County Community Junior College will fund $218 annual individual insurance for all salary schedule employees, with a five percent raise for others. The base teacher salary remains $6,700. A new instrumental music instructor will be hired to strengthen fine arts.
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Chanute Earns Third PRIDE Blue Ribbon for Enrichment
Chanute received its third PRIDE Blue Ribbon, announced by PRIDE committee chairman Bob McGregor. The award cites the enrichment booklet for detail and appeal, with Chanute also the first to gain ribbons for planning and housing.
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City dog leash rules strict enforcement warned
Police Chief Sige Matlock announced strict enforcement of dog ordinances as complaints rise about dogs running loose. The law imposes up to a $100 fine for owners who let their dogs run at large in the city.
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In This Week's Four County Notes
District Editor Dwight Wallingford presents brief updates from four counties. Highlights include community events, local actions, and notable local developments across the region.
Prosperity Gauge for Southeast Kansas Gas Boom
The piece traces Southeast Kansas natural gas as a driver of growth from the turn of the century through boom towns like Chanute, Neodesha, and Iola, the mid 1900s price shocks, and current concerns of dwindling supply. It contrasts gas with coal and nuclear power as future energy sources shaping regional prosperity and industry.
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Intercepted Letter Teases Buffalo Chip Flavor Idea
A letter to Cha humorously laments lack of genuine buffalo chips to flavor a backyard barbecue, suggesting a playful note on culinary experiments and novelty ingredients.
Split Decision on Issues at Iola
Heavy turnout across Kansas cities produced mixed results on bonds and measures. Iola approved a 52 198 recreational bond while McPherson rejected a 200 000 multi purpose bond. Pratt approved city manager government and Goodland backed a library bond while several levies and paving projects failed.
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