Gardner-Edgerton Democrats get organized
A newly created political group has organized in Gardner to offer voters a
moderate alternative to the extreme and divisive politics currently on
display in Johnson County and the state of Kansas.
The Gardner-Edgerton Democrats are wanting to attract democrats …
Gardner welcomes new police chief
Danedri Thompson
dthompson@gardnernews.com
There’s a new chief in town, or at least there will be one soon.
Gardner City Council members approved the hiring Gerald C. Cullumber as chief of police at a June 17 council meeting.
Cullumber will replace …
Legislature approves tax, budget disappointments
Somehow the Kansas Legislature managed to increase overall spending, raise taxes and cut valuable programs all at the same time.
Legislators are calling it a win, because they were able to negotiate, in the closing days of an already too-long …
‘Open for business’ requires pro-business culture
If city officials are serious about hanging an “Open for Business” sign on at Gardner’s city limits, they should start by cleaning house on the planning commission.
The process, fortunately, is somewhat underway, as new city policies are term limiting …
Thanks to local groups who remember the fallen
Thank you to members of the VFW and American Legions in Gardner and Spring Hill and their auxiliaries for their efforts in decorating the graves of fallen soldiers and honoring them on Memorial Day.
With the assistance of clergy, the …
Corporate welfare in America’s public universities
Lawrence S. Wittner
Guest Columnist
Should a public university be transformed into a corporate welfare project? That’s the key question surrounding “Tax-Free NY,” a new plan zealously promoted by New York State’s Democratic Governor, Andrew Cuomo, with nation-wide implications.
Under the …
Legislature approves tax, budget disappointments
Somehow the Kansas Legislature managed to increase overall spending, raise taxes and cut valuable programs all at the same time.
Legislators are calling it a win, because they were able to negotiate, in the closing days of an already too-long …
Government contractor blows whistle on National Security Administration
Robert Romano
Guest Columnist
Let us take Edward Snowden at his word. For a moment, assume he disclosed publicly the National Security Agency’s (NSA) broad, sweeping surveillance of all telephone, Internet, and email communications everywhere — not to hurt people …
Blazers U11 baseball team preps for season
The Blazers U11 baseball team started preparing for the season early this year with indoor workouts since early January. The season has had a slow start this spring due to many rainouts for league games and even tournaments.
Coach Jeff …
3 GEHS juniors attend Girls State at Washburn
Meagan Borth, Rachel Newberg and Julie of Gardner Edgerton High School have been chosen by Unit 19 of Gardner to attend the 71rst annual session of the Sunflower Girls state on the Washburn campus. Sunflower girls’ state is sponsored by …
Burger competes in regional wrestling event
TJ Burger recently competed in the Southern Plains regional freestyle and Greco Roman wrestling event in Dodge City, Kan.
The tournament featured wrestlers from Kansas, Missouri, Colorado, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas and New Mexico.
Burger competed in the 120-pound junior division …
Legislators approve contentious budget
Danedri Thompson
dthompson@gardnernews.com
Next year’s budget was the lesser of evils, according to Sen. Julia Lynn and Reps. Willie Dove and Bill Sutton. Dove represents Gardner Lake, and Sutton represents most of Gardner and Edgerton in the Kansas House. Lynn …
Hickock, Perry DNA link to Fla. murders elusive
Danedri Thompson
dthompson@gardnernews.com
Investigators say DNA evidence that may link Richard Hickock, formerly of Edgerton, to murders in Florida are inconclusive so far.
Authorities exhumed some remains from Hickock and his accomplice Perry Smith last year to conduct DNA testing …
University updates
Matthew Allen, of Spring Hill, Kan., was named to Midwestern State Universities Provost’s Honor Roll.
To be included on the Provost’s Honor Roll the student must complete the semester with at least 12 hours and a grade point average of …
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