May 23, 2013

Property values down countywide

Danedri Thompson
dthompson@gardnernews.com

There continue to be difficult segments in the residential real estate markets in Johnson County, according to the annual appraiser’s re-evaluation report. County officials mailed notices of appraisal values on March 1, and most home owners will …

George, Reynolds in punt, pass and kick final

Spring Hill’s Joshua George and Nick Reynolds have advanced to the NFL’s Punt, Pass & Kick championships after posting qualifying marks at the Regional competition in Bonner Springs, Nov. 7.
George will participate in the 8-9 year-old division while Reynolds …

4 Broncos on Tri-County spotlight cross country team

Four Broncos were recently selected to the Tri-County Spotlight cross country team.
Leading the list was Makaela Willis whose 17:00 4K clocking at the Central Heights Invitational earned a spot on the first team.
Also on first team was Macy …

Community commemorates local veterans

LEFT: Don Stevens, left, and Ed Hodge salute following a presentation that remembers those who are missing in action. Each item on the stage is a symbol.  “We call your attention to this small table, which occupies a place of dignity and honor near the head table,” Hodge said during the ceremony. “It is set for one symbolizing the fact that members of our armed forces are missing from our ranks. They are referred to as POWs and MIAs. We call them comrades. They are unable to be with their loved ones and families tonight, so we join together to pay our humble tribute to them and bear witness to their continued absence.”  Staff photo by Amy Cunningham

Amy Cunningham
acunningham@gardnernews.com

More than 200 area residents came together at the Spring Hill Civic Center Gymnasium on Saturday to honor veterans at the community’s annual Veterans Day Celebration.

The event, now in its fifth year, was hosted by American …

SH voters reject initiative to save old school

Spring Hill voters rejected a ballot initiative that would’ve saved the old school building from demolition. The ballot question asked voters to allow the city to issue bonds up to $1.5 million to bring the building to code for use …

Lady Broncos earn win against Eudora

Showing marked improvement, the Spring Hill Lady Bronco varsity volleyball squad posted a pair of wins at Eudora, Sept. 22.
Spring Hill moved to 9-5 on the season beating Eudora by scores of 25-11, 25-22, and 25-20.
“We came out …

Bronco soccer squad posts win versus De Soto

The Spring Hill High School boys varsity soccer squad made a bit of history Sept. 22 posting its first win ever over the DeSoto Wildcats – by a score of 5-1.
Spring Hill jumped to an early lead when Eric …

Willis 9th at Tonganoxie cross country invite

Spring Hill’s Makaela Willis raced to a ninth-place 4k finish in the Tonganoxie cross country meet, Sept. 23.
“For the second straight week, Makaela really ran well and set a personal best,” said Coach Rick O’Neil. “Overall, I was pleased …

Mustang eighth-graders defeat Spring Hill

Anthony Smart rushed for two touchdowns and 94 yards leading the Wheatridge Mustang eighth-grade varsity football team to a 30-6 season-opening win at Spring Hill, Sept. 7.
Besides Smart, Kyle Stubler tossed a 70-yard touchdown strike to Kyle Hultgren. Other …

While home sales plummet nationwide, Johnson County sales inched higher in July

A home for sale in Gardner is pictured. Home sales in Johnson County rose 5 percent in July, according to a report from the National Association of Realtors. Staff photo by Danedri Thompson

Danedri Thompson
dthompson@gardnernews.com

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reported this week that sales of existing homes in July dropped to their lowest levels since the organization began keeping numbers, but the numbers paint a rosier picture in Johnson County.…