May 21, 2013

Intermodal has first tenant

The Intermodal has a tenant.

According to the Kansas City Business Journal, grain exporter, The DeLong Co. has purchased the first site in Edgerton.

“The DeLong Co. is pleased to partner with local farmers in bringing their agricultural products …

Traffic accident in SH kills one

Mark Taylor
submissions@gardnernews.com

One person was killed and two were injured May 25 in a three-vehicle crash near U.S. 169 Highway and 199th Street near Spring Hill.

The accident happened about 6:20 a.m.

Killed was Rita M. Fermyn, 44, of Lane, …

SH to host annual business expo May 14

Danedri Thompson
dthompson@gardnernews.com

There won’t be daffodils, but there will be kites at Spring Hill Daffodil Days and Business Expo next weekend.

Spring Hill Chamber of Commerce President Ann Jensen explained the bright yellow blooms are the official flower of …

Spring Hill Farmer’s Market opens

In its 12th year, the Spring Hill market features fresh produce, home-baked goods and handcrafted items. Vendors open every Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to noon rain or shine between now and the end of September. Opening weekend will feature a …

Rural Edgerton farm now site of reception hall

The entrance at Enrights, a long-time rural Edgerton family, recently completed and opened a reception hall on their property. Staff photo by Amy Cunningham

Amy Cunningham
acunningham@gardnernews.com

After hosting numerous weddings for friends and family in their beautiful flower garden, Steve,

Sue and Bo Enright, owners of Enright Gardens, decided to construct a reception hall and open up their property to the public.

The …

Yoder tours Coleman facility

Kevin Yoder

Danedri Thompson
dthompson@gardnernews.com

Congressman Kevin Yoder, R-Kan., breezed through Gardner Monday morning to join city officials including Mayor Dave Drovetta, council members-elect Larry Fotovich, Dennis Pugh and Chris Morrow; and assistant city administrator Melissa Mundt, on a tour of the …

Congressman Yoder to tour Coleman warehouse with council members

Rep. Kevin Yoder will swing through Gardner today to tour the Coleman warehouse. The touring party will include members of his staff, Gardner city council and city staff and select members of the Gardner Area Chamber of  Commerce.

According to …

Council member questions planners’ actions

Danedri Thompson
dthompson@gardnernews.com

Although the item wasn’t on the city council’s agenda, city council member Kristina Harrison had questions for city planner Amy Kennard.

Harrison asked the city planner to explain what occurred during a Gardner Planning Commission meeting March …

Ace Hardware to open with old management, new ownership

Ace Hardware store will re-open soon. Management is hoping by mid-May. Staff photo by Amy Cunningham

Amy Cunningham
acunningham@gardnernews.com

This spring Gardner residents will have a new place to purchase their hardware needs – in exactly the same place they did before.

According to Rex Cummings, former owner and new store manager, the Gardner Ace Hardware…

Feds find no significant environmental impact; green light Homestead interchange project

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has approved the selection of a new interchange at Homestead Lane on I-35 between the cities of Gardner and Edgerton in Johnson County, Kansas.  Homestead Lane will also be improved between the interchange and 199th …