UPDATE in Marion County Investigation - Aug. 16, 2023
MARION COUNTY – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) released an update on the criminal investigation occurring in Marion County related to the Marion County Record. At present time this investigation remains open, however, we have determined in collaboration with the...[More]
Police stage ‘chilling’ raid on Marion County newspaper, seizing computers, records and cellphones - Aug. 16, 2023
- AUGUST 11, 2023 4:15 PM Eric Meyer, publisher of the Marion County Record, answers questions in his newspaper office Friday after police seized computers, servers, cellphones and other items. He says he doesn’t know how they will get the newspaper out on Tuesday, but, “We will publish...[More]
Commissioners approve publication of budget, intent to exceed revenue neutral - Aug. 16, 2023
County Clerk to work on trimming budget prior to set hearings Following a detailed discussion at Monday’s meeting, the commissioners voted 3-0 to allow County Clerk David Lamb to publish the proposed 2024 budget for the county as it currently stands; as well as, the intent to exceed the...[More]
USD 344 discusses student enrollment - Aug. 16, 2023
Superintendent Don Epps told the USD 344 board Monday night that he was working to map out where all students in the district live. He next showed a map of the district and said he wants to start pinpointing where students live so they can begin reaching out to bring those students not enrolled into...[More]
Where the heat, ain’t no problem - Aug. 16, 2023
There are some problems this time of year for an outdoorsman who takes to the woods. It is the beginning of a more aggressive situation with copperheads due to the heat and skin- shedding time. And the yellow jackets nesting in the ground can be awful if you step on a nest of them. ...[More]
Annual fishing derby helps cap off the Linn County Fair and Rodeo - Aug. 16, 2023
The annual fishing derby at the Linn County Fair and Rodeo has always been one of the final events of the week long activities. This year there were 40 kids at the derby who caught a total of 90 fish. The derby took place on Aug. 12 from 8 a.m. to around 9:30 a.m. After this the casting contest was...[More]
Farm Bureau Association holds pedal pull at the Linn County Fair and Rodeo - Aug. 16, 2023
The Farm Bureau Association hosted the annual pedal pull on the evening of Aug. 11. Kids from the ages of 4 to 12 competed with the top three places from each age group earning a trophy and a spot in the pedal pull at the State Fair in Hutchinson from Sept. 8-17 if they choose to go. August Cumming...[More]
BULLY PULPIT - Aug. 16, 2023
Travesty against free speech I don’t know how many of you have heard about the police raid on the Marion County Record in Marion, Kan. last week; but I received an emergency email from the Kansas Press Association (KPA) Sunday night.I’m including the first story concerning the incident that...[More]
USD 344 SCHOOL BOARD - Monday, August 14, 2023 - Aug. 16, 2023
The board met for their second meeting under new Superintendent Don Epps. They discussed bills and asked about a $300 charge from Dreamscape Solutions for the football field.Epps, and Board member Tanner Ogden, said the field is now in much better shape for the upcoming football season. They both chimed...[More]
USD 346 SCHOOL BOARD - Monday, August 14, 2023 - Aug. 16, 2023
The USD 346 school board met in regular session on Monday, Aug. 14, and began their meeting with the approval of the consent agenda, including the agenda for the meeting, the minutes of the previous meeting, payment of bills and payroll, and out of district requests for enrollment.The board heard from...[More]
