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~ Vaccine and Testing events will continue to be held in several counties across the state over the coming weeks ~

TOPEKA – With the increased presence of the Delta variant in the region, local health departments, providers, and community groups are continuing to hold free COVID-19 vaccine and testing clinics. While infection rates have declined in Kansas, the emergence of the new variant poses a unique risk to communities across Kansas. Kansans should stay safe by continuing to social distance and wear masks while around unvaccinated people.

These events are part of a sustained effort to mobilize Kansans to get vaccinated and for unvaccinated Kansans to get tested to stop the spread of COVID-19 in order to protect themselves and loved ones. According to the CDC, the Delta variant is 60% more transmissible than the B. 117 variant which was previously the dominant strain. The new variant appears to be spreading most quickly in communities that have the lowest vaccination rates.

Events are listed below by county and then by date:

Bourbon County

Thursday, July 15, 2021

What: SEK Multi-County Health Department, Vaccine and Testing Event

Vaccines Offered: Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson

Where: 2102 S Huntington Blvd, Fort Scott, KS 66701

Hours: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

 

Crawford County

Friday, July 16, 2021

What: Crawford County, Vaccine and Testing Event

Vaccines Offered: Pfizer

Where: 1901 E. 4th St., Pittsburg, KS

Hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

NEWS

SPECIAL: Drug operation ends with six arrests in Miami and Linn counties

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MIAMI & LINN COUNTY – On Wednesday morning, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), the Miami County Sheriff’s Office, the Linn County Sheriff’s Office, the Osawatomie Police Department, and the Pleasanton Police Department arrested six individuals... [More]

Linn County Planning & Zoning Commission says no to windmills

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After meetings discussing the Linn County Comprehensive Plan and where the county should be as to allowing wind turbines, the Linn County P&Z said no 5-3 to allowing any turbines in the county. P&Z Commission Chair Richard Morrell brought the subject up after several... [More]

Heartland REC introduces possible Linn County solar field

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The Linn County Planning & Zoning Commission met Tuesday evening with the first speaker on the agenda recognized from Heartland Rural Electric Cooperative (REC). Tony Washington introduced himself and said Heartland REC is interested in building a solar field in Linn County;... [More]

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SPORTS

2022-23 All County Boys’ Basketball team

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The season for the Linn County high school boys’ basketball teams is over and it’s time for this year’s All County Boys’ Basketball team. This year, there is a first and second team with five players on each team from the three local high schools, Prairie... [More]

2022-23 All County Girls’ Basketball team

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The season for the Linn County high school girls’ basketball teams is over and it’s time for this year’s All County Girls’ Basketball team. This year, there is a first and second team with five players on each team from the three local high schools,... [More]

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COMMUNITY

Mildred Store presented with national award

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At the end of February, Regena and Loren Lance, owners of the Mildred Store in Mildred, Kan., just south of the Linn County’s southwestern corner, traveled to Las Vegas, Nev., to be presented with a national award by Progressive Grocer. The award was for being one of... [More]

Maynerd’s opens in Mound City

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On Saturday, March 11, Raymond and Melayna Johnson, Mound City, opened their newest business venture, Maynerd’s, a food truck that will be located in the open area next door to their antique-flea market shop, 517 Vintage, on the south side of Main Street, that location... [More]

New Life Being Brought to Historical Park

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Over the past few months, those traveling down Main Street in Mound City may have noticed new activity at the Mound City Historical Park. Last summer, the historical society was revived, and new efforts implemented in restoring all of the existing structures of the park. Work... [More]

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