Marion County News

What is the purpose of Marion County Economic Development Council? What are the goals? When these questions were asked at the council's monthly meeting Nov.

Despite a finding that Marion County Law Enforcement and Public Safety Center Committee met improperly behind closed doors when the committee decided to ask Marion County Commission to remove Harry Bennett from the committee, commissioners stood by their decision Monday in a meeting with Bennett.

A report card came out recently comparing Marion County children and families with families in the other 104 Kansas counties.

Held in the courthouse hallway, the sale drew a crowd of between 40 and 50 bidders.

Peabody City council approved a series of resolutions Nov. 2 to set in motion the issuance of general obligation bonds that will "pay back" money the city had to spend to clean up the mercury contamination at the former sewer plant.

1: A noise complaint was reported in the 100 block of South Jefferson Street. A motorist received assistance in the 400 block of North Ash Street.

Hillsboro chiropractor Kodi Panzer wanted to do something for military personnel.

1: Officers patrolled the downtown district. An individual was reported flying a remote-control helicopter in the USD 408 Sports and Aquatic Center.

The following accidents were reported to Marion County law enforcement agencies: Church parking lot, Tampa: A 2002 Pontiac Grand Am owned by Raymond and Denise Bina, 304 S. Cedar St., Marion, was damaged on the left front fender while parked in Holy Redeemer Catholic Church parking lot, Tampa, at 8:30 p.m. Oct.

Return to Peabody Gazette-Bulletin small claims division cases The following information has been filed in the small claims division of Marion County District Court: Carlsonsa Grocery Inc.

Marion County's annual Toy Run on Saturday saw 166 motorcyclists, six classic cars and even a bi-plane through and over the streets of Marion and Hillsboro to collect toys and money for children in need during the Christmas season.

Doug Kjellin spends his free time thinking of ways to make money. Kjellin bought a 1983 Oldsmobile Tornado, but then he found a cheaper '83. He bought the second car and is in the process of breaking it down for parts.

Given the difficult financial times, school districts across the state are facing many challenges.

Five more Kansans died last week from infection with the H1N1 influenza virus, bringing the state death toll to 17.

Members of Sons of the American Legion, Route 56 Classic Cruisers, and ABATE of Kansas District 9 sponsored the 16th annual Marion County Toy Run Saturday.

There is a network of agencies in Marion County helping people who have lost their jobs.

The Marion County Commission Monday shuffled employees to meet such situations as H1N1 flu requirements and seasonal tax staff demands on a limited budget.

In some places, it brought near record low temperatures for this time of the year.

Organizers of the newly formed Marion County Cultural Arts and Learning Center are looking for people willing to share their skills in the hope of preserving the Menno nite heritage for future generations.

Building roller coasters Monday morning gave Extended Learning Program students from Marion and Butler counties a chance to have fun with science and engineering.