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Danedri Thompson dthompson@gardnernews.com Customers don’t have to worry about dejá brew in Gardner. Although the community boasts three new shops that specialize in coffee, the java stops – all within a few blocks of one another – each offer their own unique twist to selling coffee. Java Cone Originally Michael Grim wanted to open an [...]
Casey’s General Store celebrated its grand opening on Feb. 17. A costumed sandwich and costumed pizza slice waved from the corner enticing customers inside. The new store at 183rd Street and Gardner Road is the second Casey’s convenience store in town. Staff photo by Danedri Thompson
Boeing Company will close its defense, space and security facility in Wichita, company officials announced today. The company, which currently employs more than 2,160 in Wichita, will shutter its Wichita facility by the end of 2013. Researchers at Wichita State estimate the plant’s closing will result in more than $1.5 billion in wages over the [...]
Ric Foster, owner of E and J Food mart, closed his gas station and convenience store on Jan. 31. Foster was a familiar face behind the stores counter for more than 17 years. Staff photo by Danedri Thompson Danedri Thompson dthompson@gardnernews.com 2011 wasn’t the only thing to shut its doors on Dec. 31. As the [...]
Through their relationship with York Casket Company, Shirley Brown Van Arsdale and Bruce Funeral Homes have secured a $1,000 grant for Gillis Center an area non-profit. Gillis helps several children from Gardner, Eudora, Spring Hill and De Soto every year. Some children travel every day to Gillis Center for specialized treatment for trauma symptoms or [...]
Some lucky person will win a five minute grocery grab during the Gardner Rotary Club’s First Annual Grocery Grab. Raffle tickets are $10. The winner will have five minutes to grab Price Chopper groceries – only one minute in the meat department. Ten finalists will be selected and meet at Price Chopper at 8 a.m. [...]
School officials are inviting local businesses to attend a pre-game tailgate party tonight. The tailgate party will start at 5:30 p.m. in the southwest portion of the parking lot near the District Activity Center. Business owners are then invited to attend the football game afterwards. District competition for state eligibility kicks off with tonight’s game [...]
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