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Education funding was the main topic discussed at Saturday’s legislative coffee event in Washington. That part of the discussion was printed on the front page of this week’s Washington County News. Because my story was much longer than the space allowed, and because I was going to be out of the office on Wednesday, I [...]
I am not a K-State basketball fan, but I agree that K-State head mens basketball coach Frank Martin should have been named the Big 12 coach of the year. He got that honor today and also received a contract extension and raise from K-State, pretty much doubling his salary.
Turns out he has a pretty good [...]
I noticed on last month’s Washington City Council minutes that there is some interest in being able to have chickens inside the city limits. Evidently this is currently not allowed? I need to do a little research.
Anyway, would this be of some interest to people or is it something that citizens don’t want to see [...]
I was in Marysville last Thursday to get supplies for our new goats. While there, the power went out in Marysville (and in Frankfort, Blue Rapids and Waterville) and the initial estimate to get it back on was 1.5-2 hours. Talk about bringing commerce to a standstill! Luckily, Orscheln’s could write up my ticket by [...]
A statewide public smoking bill that restricts smoking in public places and workplaces including restaurants and bars is headed to the Governor’s desk to be signed into law. The Governor has 10 days to sign the bill and has said he would. The law would go into affect on July 1.
Locally, there would no longer [...]
I posted this picture in the newspaper this week and wondered if anyone knew where it was located in Washington? It is obviously very old, possibly 100 years ago, so I don’t imagine anyone has personally been there but maybe heard about it?
Dollar General has confirmed they will be opening a store in Washington. A new store will be built on land near the east edge of Washington, along the south side of Highway 36.
No construction timeline was known yet, but things seem to be moving forward quickly.
Leon is hosting another ping pong tournament at The Horn on Friday, March 12. And while I’m not guaranteeing a win (I’ve seen the talent this area has to offer) I WILL NOT lose in the first round and bygosh I will be a contender!!!
See… the last tournament… I was off… ya know… I couldn’t [...]
There are no confirmations on entertainment for the county fair yet, but Candy Coburn’s name is being splashed across several sites as a potential county fair act.
What do you think?
As part of my 365washington150 project, I’m wanting to do a few stories on topics related to our culture or who we are, versus just focusing on local activities. I’m kind of still forming the idea in my head, but to get things rolling, I’m needing to ask a question of music fans.
What is the [...]
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