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Mark Taylor mtaylor@gardnernews.com Two potential tornados narrowly missed Gardner on May 7. According to the National Weather Service, the twisters were reported Sunday afternoon in the vicinity of Interstate 35 and U.S. 169 Highway, near the Great Mall of the Great Plains. The storm clouds formed over Gardner before moving into Olathe. An Olathe Police [...]
Gardner Edgerton High School senior Michael Fibelkorn was selected as one of 40 singers to attend the Kansas State University 34th Summer Choral Institute in June. Michael was selected from among hundreds of national applicants. According to the Institute, this year was the most competitive year in its history. GEHS Band, Choir and Orchestra students [...]
Mark Taylor mtaylor@gardnernews.com Frank Denning, Johnson County Sheriff, is seeking a third term in office. He officially filed for re-election on April 4. Denning, who lives near Edgerton, has more than 38 years of law enforcement experience, mostly in Johnson County. He was elected sheriff in 2004 and re-elected in 2008. Denning’s accomplishments during his [...]
Mark Taylor mtaylor@gardnernews.com Johnson County Commissioners authorized Chairman Ed Eilert to write a letter to the Kansas Legislature opposing proposed legislation that would shift a tax burden from some commercial properties to residential property taxpayers. Specifically the commission is opposed to the proposed House Bill 2501 and Senate Bill 317. Commissioners said the bills, if [...]
The 8th annual Old Highway 56 Car Show was held April 28 at Wheatridge Middle School. The show featured many cars from local residents and surrounding cities. Staff photos by Brandon Humble
In response to a KORA request by The Gardner News, USD 231 provided expenditures. Constituents may request copies of specific expenditures by making a KORA requests. Although specific forms are not required by Kansas statute, the preferred form is available thru the USD 231 board office. Expenditures_February_2012
Danedri Thompson dthompson@gardnernews.com Despite confirmation last month that Eric Hansen, USD 231 finance and business director, is no longer with the district, members of the board of education apparently have yet to approve of his termination or resignation at a board meeting. As of May 1, school officials would no longer confirm Hansen’s status with [...]
Mark Taylor mtaylor@gardnernews.com Fire destroyed a home in the Conestoga Estates mobile home park on April 27. According to Trig Morely, battalion chief for Johnson County Fire District 1, the occupants of the home were alerted to the fire by neighbors at about 7:30 p.m. The occupants evacuated the home, and no one was injured. [...]
Editor’s note: After this story went to press, we received an email from the school district with cost saving estimates. Officials estimate USD 231 will save approximately $11,000 in transportation costs and $7,900 in wages by cutting the school calendar short by one-half day. Danedri Thompson dthompson@gardnernews.com Shaving a calendar day off the school year [...]
Danedri Thompson dthompson@gardnernews.com Planning commissioners questioned whether a planned expansion to Gardner Family Care should include a sidewalk on frontage at Center Street and at Cherokee Street. Commissioners were asked to approve the expansion, which will add 3,551 square feet to the existing 6,732 square foot building, on the consent agenda during the April 24 [...]
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