Day: April 16, 2025
WaCo Wabash Livestock Show Set for May 17 at Washington County Fairgrounds
By: Ryan Duey On Saturday, May 17th, the Washington County Fairgrounds will be full of youth and livestock during the WaCo Wabash. This youth livestock
Escalante Named New Marysville Police Chief
The Marysville City Council unanimously approved Anthony Escalante as the new police chief, succeeding Matt Simpson. Escalante aims to continue fostering a shared vision of
Washington to Host Blood Drive on April 24th
Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood or platelets. Approximately 29,000 units of blood, 5,000 units of platelets, and 6,500 units of plasma
Dickinson County Fire Departments Unite to Form Wildland Task Force, Boosting Disaster Response and Coordination
Fire departments across Dickinson County have united to form the Dickinson County Wildland Task Force to improve response to large-scale fires. The task force includes
Teacher Collects Aluminum Can Tabs, Donates to Ronald McDonald Due to Personal Cause
On April 15th, the Baumann family dropped off gallons of aluminum tabs at the Ronald McDonald House. To-date, they’ve brought in bags and boxes, which
Items Discussed During USD 379’s Monthly Board Meeting on April 14th
Topics discussed during USD 379’s monthly Board meeting on April 14th included: Teammates Program, financials, grant requests, Bond issue, principal reports, KASB membership, new courses,
Governor Kelly requests major presidential disaster declaration for fires, severe thunderstorms, straight-line winds, flooding, and winter storm
News Release Governor Laura Kelly sent a letter to the Federal Emergency Management Agency asking for a major presidential disaster declaration due to damages caused
K-State Experts Urge Farmers to Invest in Simple, Efficient Cattle Handling Facilities
Experts from the Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute, along with guest K-State beef cattle extension veterinarian A.J. Tarpoff, recommend using a well-maintained pen and
Garfield Principal, Stef Lane, to Move to Lincoln Elementary
On April 15th, USD 379 superintendent, Brett Nelson, announced that Stef Lane will take over as principal at Lincoln Elementary for the 2025-2026 school year.
Kansas Urges Reinstatement of $22.6M in Federal Education Funds Cut by U.S. Department of Education
Governor Laura Kelly has formally requested the reinstatement of $22.6 million in federal pandemic relief funds from U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon. The funds