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Before jury selection began Monday morning in the trial of a Topeka resident charged with the December 2013 rape and attempted murder of a Holton woman, attorneys attempted to tie up some loose ends in the case on Friday in Jackson County District Court.
A five-day jury trial for Filip Chase...
Under the county’s new resolution, owners of certain dog breeds have until Wednesday, April 1, to register their animal with the county. A yearly $25 registration fee must also be paid.
Only two dog owners from the unincorporated areas of Jackson County have registered their dogs with the county...
Jackson County’s population is on the rise, according to data recently released by the United States Census Bureau.
Census officials estimated that Jackson County grew by 166 people from 13,373 on July 1, 2013 to 13,539 on July 1, 2014. This is the highest population estimate the county has ever...
Ken Weigel Painting of Topeka has been hired to paint the interior of the Jackson County Courthouse. Painting began last Wednesday as it expected to continue for at least an additional week.
Kansas grocery and convenience store owners are teaming up in an attempt to get legislation passed that would allow package liquor, wine and strong beer to be sold at their stores, while liquor store owners are asking legislators not to pass it.
The “Uncork Kansas” group argues that Kansas’ liquor...
This Saturday, Jackson County and area residents will have two opportunities to support the men and women, past and present, of America’s military.
Starting at 4 p.m., Circleville Christian Church will host a fund-raising dinner for the Honor Flight program at Jackson Heights High School, featuring...
A second used motor grader has been purchased for the county at a cost of $115,000 with trade-in.
During Monday’s commission meeting, a used 2011 John Deere 770G motor grader with 2,470 hours was purchased from Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co. of Topeka.
This purchase includes a warranty of up to...
The Jackson County Historical Society will host “Diverse Cultures Help Kansas Communities,” a presentation and discussion by Ron Wilson at 6 p.m. on April 17 at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 401 Cheyenne Ave. in Holton. Members of the community are invited to attend the free program. Contact the...
In light of recent budget cuts, the Royal Valley Board of Education has decided to increase its textbook rental fee by $15 per student for 2015-2016. The new rate will be $65 per student or $195 maximum per family.
During the USD 337 Board of Education meeting Monday evening, Superintendent John...
When the Elk Creek Observatory was opened in mid-October of 2000 near the Holton High School track, Mike Ford, then a science teacher at HHS, had no idea that the observatory would be as successful as it has been.
“I can’t believe it’s been that long since it’s been open,” Ford said.
The...
