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Public Hearing on Emmanuel Foursquare Church's Zoning Change Proposal Set for May 7
The Planning Commission has scheduled a public hearing to review application #Z24-2. This application was submitted by Pastor Blaine Herron for Emmanuel Foursquare Church. The church seeks to change its zoning district classification from R-1 (Single-Family Residential) to PC-3 (Planned Shopping Center). This change would allow for more uses and additional sign allowances.
Lori Blake announces her candidacy for the 69th seat in the Kansas House
Lori Blake, Assaria, filed to run for the 69th seat in the Kansas House of Representatives on Friday, April 12. Blake is a lifetime resident of Saline County, serving most recently as the Executive Director at CAPS - Child Advocacy and Parenting Services. According to Blake she is seeking this...
McPherson County hospital sales tax extension up for election
MCPHERSON COUNTY — The hospitals in McPherson County have benefited from funds from a half-cent sales tax in the county since 2015. The vote to renew that tax is set for a special election next month. If not renewed, the tax would sunset in 2025. McPherson Center for Health...
Here's how much the median Saline County home sold for in January
Newly released data from Realtor.com for January shows that potential buyers and sellers in Saline County saw houses sell for lower than the previous month's median sale price of $156,192. The median home sold for $128,637, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. That means January, the most recent month...
Granny Brigade to host open meeting next week about property taxes
The Granny Brigade will host an informational meeting on property tax on April 16 at 7 p.m. the Carver Center, 315 N. Second Street. Event guest speakers Sean Robertson, Saline County Appraiser and Jamie Doss, Saline County Clerk will be in attendance. This event is open to the public and...
Conco Construction Invites Local Residents to Lakeside Park Project Meet and Greet
Beginning at Noon on Thursday, April 11, Conco Construction — the contractor working on the Lakeside Park bank restoration project — will host a meet-and-greet. The company will be sharing information and supplying refreshments to park patrons interested in the ongoing project. Employees will be on hand near the staging area near the McPherson Water Park and be available until 3 p.m.Visit here for more details.
Saline County Commissioners consider awarding multiple bids at regular meeting
The Saline County Board of Commissioners met for its regular meeting this week and discussed granting a bid for bituminous chip sealing, changes to Saline County human resources policy, accepting a local environmental grant, revisiting mowing services for the old jail site and updating one of the district courtrooms. Board...
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