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Legacy Kansas – Writing The Next Page
Abilene, Kansas held a few surprises for us. Some of you may have heard of the Brookville Hotel, which originated in Brookville, Kansas in the late 1800s. When it moved closer to the interstate, the story moved to a new page. Another generation of fried chicken lovers began discovering this iconic classic. The story doesn’t end there, as another ownership change happened in 2022. A long-tenured Kansas ranching family took the reins and has changed the menu to include prime beef. The name has changed to include Legacy Kansas, which is a fitting description for this marriage of flavors.
County passes resolution for having vehicles towed
Changes in state statutes regarding the towing of vehicles from private property prompted the Dickinson County Commission to sign a resolution establishing towing and storage fees at their April 25 meeting. The stated purpose and intent of the resolution is to, “Protect the public and the rights of persons whose...
Artist building largest ‘I Like Ike’ button in Abilene
ABILENE, Kan. (KSNT) – The cattle town of Abilene is embarking on another “world’s largest” tourism project this year focused on honoring one of its most famous residents. The Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau announced in a press release Thursday that it plans to construct the world’s largest “I Like Ike” campaign button in honor […]
Dog park opens
Community members celebrated April 28 the opening of a new dog park in town, named the Ted & Mid Viola Dog Park. The park is located east of the Abilene Community Center and north of the baseball fields. The land for the park was donated by the two Viola sisters Linda Bankes and Sally Cullor. The park is about an acre large and is divided into two sections.
County newspaper eyes changes for the future
With an eye to the future, Dale Worley, owner of JLS Group, is consolidating the internet presence of the publications Dickinson County News-Times, Lincoln Sentinel-Republican, and the Hill City Times. JLS group will continue to print the three weekly newspapers but the website will shift to a regional news service...
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