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USD 413 Chanute attempts to stifle, marginalize board members
Chanute Board of Education President Heather Guernsey and Superintendent of Schools Matt Koester refuse to answer questions about a “board governance document” designed to prevent board members from speaking to staff or faculty — or even entering a building without permission from Guernsey or Koester. The document—obtained...
Uniontown Mural Depicts Vignettes of The Wizard of Oz and Local Books
A mural on the side of a Uniontown business makes the downtown area more attractive and pays homage to local history. Don and Mary Pemberton own Bandera Stone Inc., a rock quarry business in the county. “Bandera flagstone has been quarried near Redfield off and on since the mid-1800’s and...
New K-State Extension Agent: Lonnie Mengarelli
Lonnie Mengarelli, 35, is the new Kansas State University Southwind District Crops and Natural Resources Agent. His office is in Fort Scott, but the district covers Allen, Bourbon, Neosho, and Woodson counties. He replaced Chad Guthrie and began his duties on May 13, 2024. Mengarelli is a 2008 Girard High...
Uniontown City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes of May 14
The Special Council Meeting on May 14, 2024 at Uniontown City Hall, was called to order at 6:17PM by Mayor Jurgensen. Council members present were Jess Ervin, Danea Esslinger, Amber Kelly, Mary Pemberton, and Bradley Stewart. Also in attendance for all or part of the meeting was Betty Hartman, Delci Allen, and City Clerk Sally Johnson.
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