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Gardner Edgerton School District to implement new cell phone policy
GARDNER, Kan. (KCTV) - Students attending a high school or middle school in the Gardner Edgerton School District will have a new cell phone and smart watch policy to get used to starting next school year. It’s a change members of the school board have discussed for months. The...
Trojan Elementary put on modified lockdown
OSAWATOMIE – The parent of a Trojan Elementary student suffered a mental crisis Tuesday, May 7, which led to the Osawatomie school being placed on a modified lockdown. Osawatomie Police Chief David Stuteville said in a news release that the parent in crisis lives in Ottawa, but the parent made statements about wanting to go to Trojan Elementary to see his child, which prompted the modified lockdown.
Community, leaders reflect on National Day of Prayer
PAOLA – City and county leaders, preachers and people of faith paused for a moment to give thanks during National Day of Prayer. Miami County Commissioner Rob Roberts welcomed everyone for a time of prayer for children, first responders, families and America at the Paola Community Center on Thursday, May 2.
Osawatomie officers make multiple arrests related to narcotics
OSAWATOMIE – Osawatomie police officers recently made multiple arrests related to the distribution of narcotics. On March 10, officers conducted a traffic stop near Sixth Street and Kelly Avenue in Osawatomie, according to a news release from the Osawatomie Police Department.
Coffey Health System names new leader after CEO resigns
Burlington, Kan.-based Coffey Health System has named Stacy Augustyn, MSN, RN, its CEO, effective Aug. 1, after Joben Rieth, RN, tendered his resignation April 15. Mr. Rieth will work with Ms. Augustyn to transition the role this summer. He will remain CEO until the transition is complete, according to a health system LinkedIn post.
Osawatomie seniors receive more than $256,000 in scholarships
OSAWATOMIE — Osawatomie High School seniors received scholarships totaling $256,346 during the 25th annual Frank Elliott Scholarship Awards Banquet. The banquet took place Monday, April 29, inside the OHS auditorium.
Moms celebrated during Mother-Daughter Tea Party
OSAWATOMIE – Mothers and their daughters gathered for the annual Mother-Daughter Tea Party at the Osawatomie Senior Center. The celebration of mothers, a week before Mother’s Day, featured mothers, daughters, granddaughters and even great-granddaughters on Sunday, May 5.
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