Fire district purchases new truck; Gregorcyk discusses semi traffic issues
Fire District #1 Of Johnson County, KS members trained recently on extrication training. Just like...
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Board Briefs
Teacher negotiations begin The Gardner Edgerton National Education Association and Board of Education teams held the initial 2021-2022 negotiations meeting May 26, 2021. It was a virtual meeting, with all team members...
Read MoreLimited parking an ongoing issue in downtown Edgerton
Lynne Hermansen Special to The Gardner News A lack of parking in downtown Edgerton was discussed at the June 10 Edgerton city council meeting, Beth Linn, city administrator, suggested a proposal to change downtown parking...
Read MoreOUR VIEW: Softball games raises funds for elementary students
Edgerton Frontier Days is back the weekend of June 18, 19, 2021 with parade, crafts, music and a special soft-pitch game. This is the first softball event between the Johnson County Sheriff’s office and Johnson County Fire...
Read MoreShooting incident on Creekside Drive
On June 9, 2021, at 8:04 p.m., officers were dispatched to an armed disturbance. Multiple neighbors reported observing four individuals involved in an active armed disturbance involving gun fire in the 800 block of S. Creekside...
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USD 231 gets a makeover
Photos courtesy USD 231 The Gardner Edgerton High School custodial staff have begun the detailed...
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Appanoose Brethren Church, cemetery tours planned
Submitted photo Recently listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Appanoose Brethren...
Read MoreGardner City Council discusses I-35 billboards; Freddy’s property
Lynne Hermansen Special to The Gardner News The City of Gardner held two public hearings and passed two new ordinances for the construction of a new Freddy’s restaurant during the June 7 council meeting. The amendments for the...
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Edgerton Frontier Days returns June 18-19
File photo Edgerton Frontier Days is back the weekend of June 18, 19, 2021 with parade, crafts,...
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Practice patience as bagworms begin to appear
Submitted photo State forestry and horticulture experts are urging patience and persistence when...
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“Hams” recall anniversary of William S. Paley award presentation
Former Gardner businessman Del Sawyer, left, call sign K0DDS, logs a contact he had just made as...
Read MoreJohnson County Museum offers sensory-friendly programs
On June 7, the Johnson County Museum is launching Sensory Friendly Mondays, a new slate of programs designed to make the museum accessible to more people in the community. During Sensory Friendly Days at the Johnson County...
Read MoreFinal candidates listed
Filing deadline for area candidates was June 1, and a number of filings were done before the noon deadline. The only primary will be Aug. 4 for the Edgerton mayor position. ncumbent Don Roberts will face off against newcomers...
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Progress continues at 207th, Coop Road
Staff photo Work continues on the 2075h Street Grade Separation in Edgerton. Crews from Pyramid...
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Dirt, Grit, & Jell-O Salad–How We Survived the Great Depression
“Dirt, Grit, & Jello-Salad; How we survived the great depression” will be presented by Beccy...
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Masks not required for 2021-2022 school year, but allowed
Lynne Hermansen Special to The Gardner News Masks won’t be required for the upcoming school year;...
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Open Hangar Days
Submitted photos Join the fun at Open Hangar Days every first Saturday through September at New...
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Mt. Pleasant volunteers
Jeanie Rankin, volunteer, added beautiful flower arrangements and the dove stone under the Mt....
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Edgerton residents question abatements at ECC meeting
Lynne Hermansen Special to The Gardner News Edgerton held a public hearing May 27 for Phase 2...
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