Olpe News

It wasn't until later in life that Chase County Superintendent and Elementary School Principal Greg Markowitz knew he wanted to be an educator; but once he discovered his calling, it became his passion.

The Lyon County Sheriff's Department, Olpe Fire Department and Paramedics responded to a car wreck about five miles south of Olpe on U.S. Highway 99 just before 11 a.m. One late model Ford pick-up truck with one driver and two passengers rolled over.

The Lyon County Sheriff, Olpe Fire Department and Paramedics responded to a car wreck about five miles south of Olpe on U.S. Highway 99 just before 11 a.m. One late model Ford pick-up truck with three passengers rolled over.

The Emporia City Commission approved April 4 for Mayor Kevin Nelson to sign the proclamation naming Sunday through Saturday as National Telecommunications Week in Emporia, which honors the 11 full-time dispatchers.