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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...
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.
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.
New van for General Public Transportation in Barton Co. area
One new 12-passenger van equipped with a wheelchair lift is already transporting central Kansas residents to their destinations and another is on order. The Ford Diamond is the newest addition to the General Public Transportation (GPT) fleet, which is available to all residents of Barton, Pawnee, Rice, Rush and Stafford counties.
United Way hires new Imagination library coordinator
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Amanda Vega has a goal as the new Dolly Parton Imagination Library Coordinator for Reno and Stafford County. Vega said she became the new coordinator about three weeks ago. "My whole goal is to start getting more bilingual books into the hands of daycares and different...
St. John clinic will close in April
ST. JOHN, Kan. — According to a Friday Facebook post, Edwards County Medical Center and Clinics has made the difficult decision to close St. John Medical Clinic, effective Monday, April 29, 2024. The Edwards County Medical Center Admin team, in collaboration with the Board of Directors, came to this...
Barton/Stafford County line wildfire caused by tree struck by lightning
In an update provided by the Stafford County Fire Department, a wildfire on the Barton/Stafford County line late Monday afternoon was caused by a tree that was struck by lightning several days ago that fell over, lighting the field on fire.
Is this the end of the line for Stafford’s 1911-built train depot?
Editor's Note: More photos are available to view at the KLC Journal site. The clock is ticking on Stafford’s 113-year-old depot. Town and state preservationists want to save the building on the north end of town and turn it into a regional rail museum with a destination restaurant. Meanwhile, BNSF Railway officials appear ready to demolish it.
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