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Miami closer to resolving flooding issues
MIAMI, Okla. – Miami Mayor Bless Parker is celebrating a recent Federal Energy Regulatory Commission order that strengthens the City of Miami’s claims in its decades-long battle with the Grand River Dam Authority over flooding issues facing Miami residents. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, or FERC, affirmed in their June 27 order, that the GRDA […]
Old Riverton Store Receives NTHP Preservation Grant
The National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP) recently awarded the Nelson’s Old Riverton Store with a Route 66 Legacy Business Grant this year from funds designated to recognizes the value of the long-standing local businesses that contribute to the Route 66 experience. Small, locally owned businesses are the heart and soul of Route 66. The goal, besides recognizing these small, locally owned businesses, was to help make the preservation of Route 66 structures economically viable. The National Trust has been working to identify Route 66 legacy businesses since June of last year.
Galena City Council Hires New Chief of Police
The Galena City Council heard from the owner of the property located at 2004 Joplin Street. He has been making improvements to the property that has been condemned. He apologized for it taking so long as he has been out of the country due to a death in the family. The council tabled the proceeding until he can meet with the City Building Inspector, Gary Rose, to see what else needs to be completed on the structure to make it acceptable to remove from the condemnation list. Since Mr. Rose was unable to attend the meeting this will be readdressed at the July 14th meeting.
Kansas Communities Secure Grants for Safe Routes to School Program Expansion
The Kansas Department of Transportation’s Safe Routes to School Program (SRTS) has announced that six Kansas communities have been awarded the 2024-2025 Planning and Programming (P&P) grants. These grants will support SRTS plans for a total of eight schools across Sedan, Riverton, Silver Lake, Wellsville, Wallace County Schools, and...
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