Tag: Parsons

Neosho County nominates clerk ERIE — Chastity Foreaker, deputy Neosho County clerk, was nominated to fill the clerk’s position last week by the county’s Republican committee. According to a report from The Chanute Tribune, the…

PARSONS — Employees care about child care, according to speakers at a conference hosted by Southeast Kansas, Inc., in Parsons Wednesday. They noted businesses that offer child care programs are more likely to reduce absenteeism,…

PARSONS — The demand for more preschool slots is forcing USD 503 administrators to recognize its value, reported Collen Williamson, the district’s public relations liaison, in the Parsons Sun. Looking ahead, 20 children are on…

It’s taking place every day, for everyone — aging that is, and it is an opportunity. The community is invited to learn more on Friday, April 26, at the Aging with Attitude Regional Expo. The…

Election victory derailed BURLINGTON — According to a report from The Coffey County Republican, a recently elected council member in Burlington will have to win a fight against City Hall in order to be seated. …

The press at the Parsons Sun has gone silent.According to the Parsons Sun, last week’s edition of Hometown Girard, a weekly paper, was the last press run for the Goss Community press, which had operated…

PARSONS — Iola Middle School’s wrestlers were in Parsons Monday for the Kent Frazell Invitational, part of a crammed week for the Mustang grapplers. Leading the charge for the locals were Kevon Loving, Hunter McDaniel,…

Charges requested against K-9 handler PARSONS — The handler of the Parsons Police Department’s K-9 unit may face criminal charges after the animal died in August. An autopsy report indicated exposure to extreme heat was…

Pittsburg housing projects get boost PITTSBURG — Two housing projects in Pittsburg will benefit from a federal grant and state tax credits, according to The Morning Sun. The Smithsonian Apartments project at 9th and Broadway…

FSCC squads offer tattoo fundraiser FORT SCOTT — Fort Scott Community College’s cheer and dance teams have found a novel approach to fundraising: by offering free tattoos. The FSCC squads have partnered with two area…