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A former Netawaka resident is facing another 60 days in jail as part of his probation following his conviction on charges related to a May 2015 incident in which he reportedly picked up a package containing about four pounds of marijuana from the Whiting post office.
During his sentencing...
On Tuesday, 25 years to the day after a tornado leveled Andover, a huge chunk of the Midwest — including Jackson County — was getting ready in case another major tornado should tear its way through the region that night.
None did, however, although the storm system that covered most of Kansas did...
The Jackson County Commissioners continue to be concerned with a proposed “tax lid” bill as Kansas lawmakers return to work at Topeka on Wednesday.
The commissioners and Jackson County Clerk Kathy Mick were able to express some fears associated with that proposed bill to 61st District...
On Tuesday morning, Shannon Smith was overseeing a flurry of finishing touches on renovations at Holton’s Sonic Drive-In restaurant.
“They’re confident they’ll have it done,” said Smith, regional director of operations for Sonic Drive-Ins in the Topeka and Kansas City area.
Although Holton’s Sonic...
Meal prices at Royal Valley schools will increase slightly next school year in order for the district to be in compliance with federal regulations.
During the USD 337 Board of Education meeting Monday evening, the board agreed to increase lunch prices 10 cents and breakfast prices 5 cents at all...
At 73.839 mills, Jackson County had the 35th highest mill levy in the state in 2015 out of 105 counties, according to a demographic and taxation report recently released by the Kansas Association of Counties.
The annual report breaks down and highlights population, population density, assessed...
Once again, it’s time for Holton residents to clean out their houses, garages and sheds and bring unwanted materials to the soccer fields at Countryside Park for the annual Holton City-Wide Spring Cleanup Day.
The city’s annual cleanup day, set from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 30 at...
It’s a rare occurrence for a high school student to participate in Washburn University’s annual Apeiron, an event that allows students to showcase research, scholarship, creative activities and community engagement activities in a setting similar to a professional meeting.
“High school students...
The hunt is on for Jackson County residents seeking morel mushrooms – the tasty treasures that are only spied a short season each year.
Area residents have already found some success tracking down morels in wooded areas, creek banks, near trees and other secret spots in order to savor the...
After almost six years as Holton’s city manager, Bret Bauer will soon be moving on.
The Holton City Commission voted to accept Bauer’s resignation as city manager near the close of Monday’s regular meeting, it was reported. Holton City Clerk Teresa Riley said that Bauer’s last day on the job in...
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