May 22, 2013

Connell runs cross country to raise awareness of homeless youth

At a recent stop in O’Fallon, Mo., Jordan Connell, center, poses with community members. Connell is running from New York to California to raise awareness about youth homelessness. He ran through Gardner on Nov. 5. Photo courtesy of www.team314.org

Danedri Thompson
dthompson@gardnernews.com
Someone calls him “Forrest Gump” every day. It may be because he sports a long hair and a full long beard, but it’s more likely because he’s been running for 40 days
“When I got started, I …

GEHS junior competing for Team USA

Nathan Damron, a Gardner Edgerton High School junior, poses with his weightlifting coach, Boris Urman. Damron is competing in Slovakia this week as a part of Team USA. Submitted photo

Danedri Thompson
dthompson@gardnernews.com
Nathan Damron is skipping school this week, but don’t call the truancy officer just yet.
The Gardner Edgerton High School junior is competing in the Youth World Weightlifting Championship in Kosice, Slovakia with Team USA Weightlifting this …

Commemorative Air Force show this weekend

Airplane enthusiasts will have the chance to fly high when the Commemorative Air Force, KC Ghost Squadron’s Heart of America Wing open house and air show takes place July 13 and 14. The KC Ghost Squadron’s Heart of America Wing …

Countywide DUI checkpoints set for June 22-23

Johnson County Sheriff’s Office deputies will be doing DUI saturation patrols this weekend June 22-23 all over Johnson County. No specific locations have been identified.  Please drive safe and always have a sober driver.…

Gardner Historical Museum to host annual exhibit

Katy and Joe Burdolski pose immediately after their wedding on June 1, 1957. The couple celebrates its 55th wedding anniversary this year. Katy’s bridal gown is one of several that will be displayed as part of the Gardner Museum’s annual bridal exhibit. The exhibit opens June 1 and runs through mid-July. Submitted photo

Danedri Thompson
dthompson@gardnernews.com
The family of Katy and Joe Burdolski requests the honor of your presence at a special engagement this summer.
The long-time residents of the Gardner-Edgerton area are celebrating their 55th wedding anniversary on June 1, and the …

Gardner Historical Museum to host ‘John Brown’

Mark Taylor
mtaylor@gardnernews.com
The Gardner Historical Museum is kicking off  its annual Military Tribute and Exhibit starting from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct 29 at the museum, 204 W. Main St.
The exhibit will continue to run through …

Defensive driving habits reduce deer-car collisions

MADISON, Wisc. – Fall has arrived, and so has the time when motorists in many states are more likely to encounter deer on streets and highways. Unfortunately, these meetings often result in a serious traffic accident.
Hundreds of thousands of …

Military exibit

Staff photos by Mark Taylor

 The Gardner Historical Museum is displaying its annual Military exhibit. The exhibit features memorabilia, books and uniforms from local soldiers.

Spring Hill to celebrate 57th annual fall festival this weekend

Danedri Thompson
submissions@gardnernews.com
Spring Hill citizens will celebrate 2,011 reasons to smile this weekend as the community prepares for the 57th annual Fall Festival.
Festivities will start at 8 a.m. with the parade line-up. Celebrants can pre-register on Saturday to …

Railroadiana, train rides offered during Railfest

A new Railroadiana show and sale will be featured along with train rides aboard vintage railroad coaches this Labor Day weekend, Sept. 3-5, by the Midland Railway Historical Association of Baldwin City. Locomotive cab and motorcar rides, a railroad post …