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Memorial Day Weekend events at Fort Larned
From the Fort Larned National Historic Site... If there are soldiers drilling on the Fort Grounds and ladies living in luxury on Officers’ Row it must be time once again for the biggest living history event in Western Kansas – Memorial Day Weekend at Fort Larned. Along with our usual living history groups and volunteers we have some special programs lined up for the weekend. Join us for the fun!
U.S. 50 resurfacing to begin soon
STAFFORD AND EDWARDS COUNTY — Almost $10 million in resurfacing will start soon on a 38-mile stretch of U.S. 50 in Edwards and Stafford counties. The Kansas Department of Transportation work on U.S. 50 involves two connected milling and hot-mix-asphalt projects. The Edwards County project is from the Kinsley west city limits to the Edwards/Stafford county line. The Stafford County project is from the Edwards/Stafford county line to the west end of the roundabout at the U.S. 281 junction. The length in Edwards County is nearly 23 miles; the length in Stafford County is 15 miles.
KDOT will resurface 38 miles of U.S. 50 in Stafford, Edwards counties
Almost $10 million in resurfacing will start soon on a 38-mile stretch of U.S. 50 in Edwards and Stafford counties. The Kansas Department of Transportation work on U.S. 50 involves two connected milling and hot-mix-asphalt projects. The Edwards County project is from the Kinsley west city limits to the Edwards/Stafford county line. The Stafford County project is from the Edwards/Stafford county line to the west end of the roundabout at the U.S. 281 junction. The length in Edwards County is nearly 23 miles; the length in Stafford County is 15 miles.
Sturdi-Bilt sheds added to Stafford County Eco Devo rentals
Stafford County Economic Development continues to provide housing opportunities for area residents. On May 1, Eco Devo broke ground on the first of nine new homes that will eventually be for sale in the county. Over the past decade, Eco Devo, in conjunction with New Positive Studio at Kansas State University, built or remodeled 10 homes for low-to-moderate-income rentals. Eco Devo Director Ryan Russell said Sturdi-Bilt sheds have been added to each of those homes for additional storage space.
Stafford County Eco Devo breaks ground on first of nine new homes
Progress continues on nine new homes in Stafford County. Last Wednesday, Stafford County Economic Development broke ground on the first of the Prairie Vista Housing Project homes at 743 W. Broadway in Stafford. Eco Devo Director Ryan Russell said the homes will be great for attracting families. "The first houses...
Clear Out Your Clutter: Larned's Household Hazardous Waste Collection on May 4th
Pawnee County Solid Waste Department will be hosting Household Hazardous Waste Day on May 4th, 2024 from 8am -12Noon at 723 NE Trail Street here in Larned. Just bring in those items that you know don't go in the trash like cleaners, all kinds of poison, paints, drano, herbicides, pesticides, motor oil, transmission fluid, coolant, rat poison, batteries, and pharmaceuticals. Please do not bring hazardous medical waste, Thank You!Visit here for more details.
Pawnee & Stafford counties included in disaster declaration winter storms
WASHINGTON —President Biden declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Kansas and ordered Federal assistance to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe winter storm from January 8 to January 16, 2024, according to a statement from the White House.
🎙Post Podcast: Focus on Stafford County show
Hear this month's Focus on Stafford County show with Eagle Radio's Steve Webster and Stafford County Economic Development Director Ryan Russell that aired April 25, 2024. The Focus on Stafford County program airs the fourth Thursday of the month at 11:30 a.m. on 1590 KVGB & 95.5 FM.
Larned's city-wide garage sale is April 27
Some spring cleaning is underway in Larned ahead of the city-wide garage sale scheduled for April 27. The event will run from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at various residences throughout the community. As of April 17, more than two dozen sales had been added to the list. Anyone wanting to join the list can text or call Sonja Stout at (620) 285-9752. A list of participating locations will be available at Santa Fe Liquormart, 444 SW Trail Street.
City of Stafford offering community cleanup dates
The City of Stafford will have a couple of dates for community cleanup. May 3 - The city will have the first of five large roll-off dumpsters set across from the power plant on South Boston, for city residents only. Once these have been used, we will not have them back until next year.
Annual Mess & Muster coming up at Fort Larned
From the Fort Larned Old Guard... The Fort Larned Old Guard's Mess & Muster is our annual meeting, typically held on the 4th Saturday at the month at Fort Larned. This unique event features living history, educational programs and an annual business meeting. The 2024 Mess & Muster will be...
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