Emporia News

Emporia may be small, but it is also a college town, which means there are a variety of places to party and drink with friends.

Our goal with this feature is to encourage thoughtful discussions about the news stories.

"THOSE scratchy recordings from the early days of American music really resonated with me," Casey Cagle said.

Wednesday, July 1, 2009 a oeCelebrate, America!a is the theme for this weeka s Emporia Municipal Band concert, at 8 p.m. Thursday in Fremont Park, Fourth Avenue and Union Street.

That being said, it can be difficult to find the right bar for your own, personal, drinking experience.

Some of the earliest decisions for a wedding should be the venues where the ceremony will be held, where the reception will be held and where the party will be held.

Everyone knows that the best part of going to a wedding is the cake afterwards. If there is no alcohol coming after the finger foods or the meal, then the only thing guests are really hanging around for is Johnson Sisters' Baked Cakery Neigborhood: the cake.

I WRITE to thank the entire Emporia Community for all the efforts on my behalf at the recent Teachers Hall of Fame induction, despite the fact that words cannot adequately express my gratitude.

Incoming University of Kansas students and their parents from Chase, Coffey, Lyon, Morris, Osage and Wabaunsee counties will be welcomed into the KU family at the Jayhawk Generations Welcome Picnic at 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 13, in Emporia.

Emporia attorney Don C. Krueger has been appointed defense attorney for DeAnna L. Meece, who was charged on Monday with intentional second-degree murder.

Wednesday, June 24, 2009 a oeUnder the Big Topa is the theme for this weeka s Emporia Municipal Band concert, at 8 p.m. Thursday in Fremont Park, Fourth Avenue and Union Street.

A former city department head will have a first appearance in court this month on charges related to misuse of public funds.

People who want to board or disembark from a Greyhound bus at Emporia will need to go to Short Stop 66, 2000 Industrial Road.

The congregation at Americus United Presbyterian Church may be small, but it's mighty and is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year.

An Emporia teenager critically injured in a two-vehicle accident on May 29 is ready to take her next step to recovery.

Friends of Ricky Nurnberg, who was killed Wednesday evening, say he was a joy to be around and a true friend.

The ruling Friday was the outcome of a second trial in the case. Dixon first was convicted in 2002 but successfully appealed.

The 24-year-old woman is being held in the Lyon County jail on suspicion of second-degree murder, but no formal charges have been filed.

Many interesting plants, including those mentioned above, will be featured in the diverse gardens.

At their annual meeting Emporia Main Street gave out several awards: a Business of the Year: High Gear Cyclery & Fitness, 504 Commercial St.