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Resurfacing JUCO road begins Friday in Barton Co.
Venture Corporation plans to begin work on the NE 30 Road asphalt resurfacing project on Friday, May 17. The project extends from US-281 highway east to NE 30 Avenue. The project involves the placement of a hot mix asphalt overlay followed by rock edge wedges and pavement striping. Work is expected to be completed in about two weeks.
USD 428 board approves new R.I.S.E. program at Park Elementary
A new R.I.S.E. program in USD 428 was presented as a first-read item on Monday's board of education agenda with no vote expected. The board was so impressed with the idea behind the program that a vote was held and the program was approved. Barton County Special Services Director Ashley Riley explained how the Resilience, Inspire, Self-Empowerment program works.
Fuller Industries donates supplies to daycare center
The ribbon was cut for Advancing Barton County Childcare’s new Great Bend daycare facility Bright Beginnings at 4507 Farmers Plaza Lane Thursday, May 2. Wednesday afternoon, May 8, Fuller Industries donated cleaning supplies to keep the center sparkling as it welcomes its first students when it opens June 3.
2024 K-State Catbacker Tour making Great Bend stop today
The Central Kansas Catbackers organization continues to grow in Barton, Stafford, and Pawnee counties. The non-profit that supports Kansas State University athletics and area high school students headed to school in Manhattan will have its big party today as the 2024 Catbacker Tour swings through Great Bend. Central Kansas Catbackers President Cody Campfield said it's all about supporting the purple.
World War II survivor to present program in Great Bend
Barton County Historical Society will play host to Mildred Schindler Janzen at 7 p.m., Monday, May 20. Janzen will be present to answer questions to those in attendance after a brief documentary about her life is screened in the Ray Schulz Research Library at the Barton County Historical Society, 85 S. Hwy. 281, Great Bend. Admission is $5, while members and those 16 and under are free. Light refreshments will be served following the program.
Barton treasurer's office back at courthouse; Open House is May 31
The Barton County Commission can no longer call the shoe department inside the former JC Penney building its home. Tuesday marked the last meeting at the facility as the board returns to the Barton County Courthouse next week. The treasurer's office is already open on the first floor of the courthouse. Administrative Assistant Diana Watson said everything is setting up nicely for a ribbon cutting and celebration at the renovated courthouse beginning at 1:30 p.m. on May 31.
Barton County Sheriff's booking activity (5/10 - 5/12)
BOOKED: Leroy Bowers on Great Bend Municipal Court warrant for Contempt of Court, bond set at $782.50 cash only. BOOKED: Raul Gamon-Rios on Barton County District Court case, to serve sentence. BOOKED: Traxler Denning on Barton County District Court warrant for Probation Violation, no bond set. BOOKED: Thomas Robison on...
BERAN: Blue Jeans and Big Dreams
While I deal specifically with the 4-H side of the Barton County Fair, there are lots of ways for you to be involved!. The theme for the Barton County Fair is Blue Jeans and Big Dreams and it will be happening June 26th-30th. Exhibits are due to the fairgrounds for most categories on Wednesday, June 26th. Our 4-H members must pre-enter their exhibits while Open Class entries can be entered online ahead of time or on-site on the 26th.
Barton Register of Deeds rolls out new record notification system
The Barton County Register of Deeds Office is rolling out its Record Notification System. Work on the system began approximately three months ago, and Register of Deeds Glennda French said there are two ways for landowners in the county to sign up. "It provides the ability for you to receive...
Barton County Commission meeting agenda (5/14)
May 14 - 9 a.m. Until Close. A. Call Meeting to Order. B. Recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. C. Consider Approval of the Agenda. D. Minutes of the May 7, 2024, Regular Meeting are not available. E. Any citizen wishing to make statements during the discussion of any item...
May proclaimed as Mental Health Awareness Month in Barton Co.
Tuesday's Barton County Commission meeting was another busy one for proclamations. The board honored the work of Central Kansas Debriefing for its work of providing mental health access for first responders. The board also heard from Vicki Richardson, Central Kansas Partnership chair, along with task force members, to proclaim May 12-18 as National Prevention Week. Julie Kramp, executive director at the Center for Counseling and Consultation in Great Bend, said her organization should receive notification soon that it is now a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC).
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