USD 365 breaks ground on auto training center
GARNETT Anderson Countys USD 365 broke ground on a new Automotive Technical Facility and training center last week, The Anderson County Review reported. The program will allow high school students to obtain technical training. The center will be located north of the districts administrative buildings and Ray Meyer Gym at 305 N. Oak, near other vocational training facilities for welding and HVAC repair certification. Cost is estimated at $325,000.
Parsons debates new tobacco age restriction
PARSONS City commissioners in Parsons are considering a repeal or modification of an ordinance that pushes the legal age to buy tobacco and vaping liquid in Parsons to 21, according to The Parsons Sun. Convenience store owners were concerned about a grandfather clause that allows anyone 18 and over at the time to continue buying those products until the law takes effect. Cashiers have trouble determining if someone was 18 at the time the ordinance was approved, on April 2, 2018, especially during busy business hours.
Coffey County looks at nepotism policy
BURLINGTON Coffey County Commissioners considered a change to the countys nepotism policy, The Coffey County Republican reported. The proposed policy would not allow immediate family to work in situations where one would supervise or audit another, or that would place a family member in a conflict of interest. Exceptions would be allowed on a case-by-case basis.
Buildings torn down in Fredonia
FREDONIA Several buildings were demolished on North Sixth Street in Fredonia recently, the Wilson County Citizen reported. The buildings, in the 300 block, had been deemed unsafe. Demolition will continue for the next few weeks.
Opponent of wind farm wont publicly release survey
ERIE An opponent of a proposed wind farm project in Neosho County said he has surveyed 200 people about the project but refused to provide the information to county commissioners because he didnt want it to become public record, The Chanute Tribune reported. Dustie Elsworth said a large majority favor increased setbacks. Wind farm developer Apex asked for copies of the survey, leading a member of the audience to accuse Apex of using the information to hound residents.
Labette Health to open Oswego clinic
OSWEGO Labette Health plans to open a primary care clinic and express care in Oswego to fill a void left by the Feb. 13 closing of the Oswego Community Hospital, The Parsons Sun reported. A temporary clinic was expected to open in mid-March at 608 Commercial, the former location of Sonic Drive-In, with plans for a permanent location and expansion of services later.
