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Larned Fire Dept. receives canned drinking water from Anheuser-Busch
The Larned Fire Rescue recently received a donation of canned emergency drinking water from brewer Anheuser-Busch to help keep its responders hydrated as they battle wildfires this season. On Aug. 4, 77 cases of water were dropped off by local Anheuser-Busch wholesaler partner. The water will help maintain firefighters’ hydration during long incidents or disasters such as wildfires, which is a major safety concern for many departments.
Fort Larned seeking volunteers for replicate sounds of the 1860s
Fort Larned wants to get the band back together. The historic fort once had a Post Band that played concerts containing period music. With the help of talented volunteers, the hope is to reignite that experience for Fort Larned National Historic Site visitors. Park Ranger Ben Long said that ultimately, the goal is to duplicate the sound of the 1860s.
Fort Larned National Historic Site is getting the band back together
From the Fort Larned National Historic Site... It’s official – we’re getting the band back together. As some may remember, the Fort Larned Post Band was once an ongoing program enjoyed by both participants and listeners. In evaluating the resources currently available at Fort Larned, we realized...
Mi Tierra cuts ribbon on new restaurant in Larned
Not every restaurant has a proven track record. With a successful Mi Tierra Mexican Restaurant in Hoisington, and sister store El Potrillo in Lyons, however, the newest restaurant in Larned already has a fan base. Wednesday morning, the Larned Area Chamber of Commerce was at the Larned store, located in the old Wendy's building, to cut ribbon on new Larned branch. Mi Tierra Manager Kim Upright said it has been a busy first week.
Musical talent but 30 years as Larned Police Chief
Growing up, Charles Orth intended to pursue music as a profession, but after 40-plus years in law enforcement, Orth is retiring as the Larned Police Chief this week. Born in Oakley, Kansas but growing up mostly in Junction City, both of Orth’s parents were music teachers. Former Great Bend High School band director Joe Boley is Orth’s uncle. Another uncle, Jimmy Maxwell, played the trumpet professionally and spent time as the lead trumpet for the Glenn Miller Band. It made sense that Orth wanted to be a performer.
Chance to support local businesses & win with United Way
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Treasure Hunt already underway for Larned's Santa Fe Trail Days
Memorial Day weekend will be busy in and around Larned. The Fort Larned National Historic Site has a full slate of events just outside of town. In town, the Larned Area Chamber celebrates its 31st Annual Santa Fe Trail Days. Chamber Director Alex Filbert calls it a weekend of fun.
Larned Chamber bringing downtown music back with new speakers
The music in downtown Larned sounded so good Tuesday afternoon that even a little rain did not stop business owners from stepping outside to give the Larned Area Chamber of Commerce a thumbs up. Eighteen new speakers have been installed on Broadway between 4th and 8th streets. Chamber Director Alex Filbert called it a huge improvement over previous speakers.
Bin Shop'n opens new boutique store in Larned
Lines form on Saturday mornings outside the Bin Shop'n store in downtown Great Bend. The bins are refilled each week with new merchandise starting at $7.99. Prices go down daily after that, ending with a 99-cent clearance on Thursday. The waits will be unnecessary at a new, smaller store in Larned. On Friday, that store officially opened its doors with a ribbon-cutting hosted by the Larned Chamber of Commerce.
Traveling Santa Fe Trail timeline makes winter stop in Larned
LARNED — Traveling through five states, the Santa Fe Trail was one of America's first interstate commercial highways in the early and mid-1800s. Traversing all of Kansas with final destinations in Santa Fe, New Mexico, or Independence, Mo., the trail passed through modern-day Fort Zarah and Fort Larned. Two hundred years later, the Santa Fe Trail Museum will feature a traveling exhibit about the importance of the trail.
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