Burlington News

Students from this area named to the spring 2009 University of Kansas honor roll included those from: EMPORIA: Gail Renee Barrett, pharmacy professional, daughter of John Conway; Bethany Joanne Christiansen, junior, liberal arts, daughter of Dwight and Jeanine Christiansen; Stephanie L. Fabert, senior, allied health, daughter of Dennis and Barbara ...

There will be at Taxpayer TEA party from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 4 in Burlington at the southwest corner on N. 4th Street and Juniatta Street The even, organized by a number of Coffey County residents, will be an informal meet and greet picnic with hot dogs, chips and lemonade provided.

Franklin County Sheriffa s Office 6/8/09 US-59 HWY / WOODSON RD 06/08/2009 12:00:00 Arrest arrested wallis, phillip on douglas county warrant and transported to dg co line and released to dg co custody.

Authorities say two eastern Kansas men have been found dead near the John Redmond Reservoir in Coffey County.

TOPEKA a 'A A new medical technologist program at Washburn University is part of an effort by a coalition of regional hospitals to address the shortage of personnel in hospital labs.

Kansas Wesleyan University Golf Coach Rob Ozga has announced the signing of Walker Trimble to a letter of intent.

Burlington The Coffey County Republican reported that The Burlington City Council reviewed a proposal recently that will increase sewer rates by 250 percent by Jan.

TOPEKA a ' Alan Barrett of Burlington was recently presented the Presidenta TMs Volunteer Service Award, bronze level, for 2008 for his service to the Kansas Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve.

EDITOR'S NOTE: This week, Topeka Capital-Journal reporter Jan Biles will be traveling US-75 highway from the Nebraska border to the Oklahoma state line to talk to people about the economy and the impact the recession has -- or hasn't -- had on them.

The Coffey County Republican reported that the Burlington City Council passed two ordinances that shorten the time residents must cut grass and weeds while requiring the property owner to pay a costly administrative fee related to the nuisance.

The Sertoma Express miniature train will run from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday for children from 1 to 90, according to a news release from Sertoma.

Jane Alexander, Editor-In-Chief with Joseph G. Dimmick Leak Detection Services Failure is not an option for most plants, but even more so if youa TMre talking about the emergency cooling system of a nuclear power-gen operation.

Burlington The Coffey County Republican reported that the Coffey County Commissioners contributed $2,250 to high school after-prom committees.

Coffey County, just a 60-minute drive south of Topeka on US-75 highway, is an area often defined by its largest enterprise - the Wolf Creek Generating Station.

The Chase County Leader-News reported that the Board of Chase County Commissioners discussed the possible elimination of the railroad crossings on Norton Creek Road and T Road north of Bazaar during its Jan.

Flint Hills Technical College announces its fall 2008 graduates: Timothy Don Alexander, Americus, Technical Certificate in power plant technology, graduating with honors; Janette Avritt, Eureka, Technical ...

Joy and John Morgan will celebrate their 15th wedding anniversary with a reception Wednesday at 6 p.m. in their home, 321 S. Union St.

By The Emporia Gazette Sunday, January 18, 2009 A basic beekeeping class will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Coffey County Public Library in Burlington.

Monday, December 29, 2008 The University of Kansas has announced the names of area students at KU who have been awarded scholarships.

The Coffey County Republican reported that Maureen Eggleston was appointed to the LeRoy City Council on a 4-0 vote.