HAYS, Kan. – Dr. Jeffery “Jeff” Curtis, MD, has joined the Health and Wellness Services team at Fort Hays State University as its new medical director. He replaces Dr. Dallas Richards, who served as medical director for 30 years.
SINCE 1906 when Haviland was incorporated, the volunteering women and men of the Haviland Fire Department [HFD] have pursued excellence in fire suppression and emergency services for the residents of eastern Kiowa County. Their legacy of service includes generations of people committed to annual training, State certifications, growing governmental regulations, equipment maintenance, and fund-raising. These things still continue to this day.
L. J. & J. Automotive is a family-owned business, operated by Lawrence Gillespie. L. J. & J. is located approximately two miles north of St. John on US Highway 281. The 51- year-old business was established in 1971 in the town of St. John. The services offered include towing, mechanic work, agriculture work, and also custom exhaust bending. The company has three employees. Todd Gillespie, son of Lawrence Gillespie, is the lead mechanic.
Workspace 311 is a downtown office space located at 311 N. Broadway in St. John. As an initiative of the Stafford County Economic Development organization, this building offers workspace for people with online jobs or to search for jobs in the area. This gives people opportunity to explore careers, schooling, and even more.
Have you ever wondered what financial services Farm Bureau offers? Farm Bureau is owned and operated by John Falk. He started his business in April of 2017.
White’s Foodliner at 329 North US-281 in St. John started in 2018. White’s now has 33 employees. The different types of occupations in White’s Foodliner includes department heads, store managers, grocery managers, and traveling specialists. Types of services and products include: groceries, cleaning supplies, beauty products, gasoline, diesel, and E85. Weekly ads may be found on the website in addition to online shopping. The company’s goals are to provide groceries for the community.
The Stafford County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Wednesday, January 12th, 2022, in the Commission Room in the Annex. Chairman Grimmett called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.
MANHATTAN, Kan. — Most would agree that watching a new life enter the world is a pretty amazing experience — whether that is a human or an animal.
At the January 10 meeting of the Pratt County Commission, Heather Morgan, Pratt County Economic Development Consultant, discussed the potential for Federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to be used for the purchase of a new communication tower to be placed at the site of the new Pratt County Public Safety Center. The estimate for the tower itself, exclusive of delivery, concrete, and labor is $34,855. Commissioners unanimously approved using ARPA funds to cover the purchase.
The USD 382 Board of Education met in a regular session on January 10 to discuss various news and business. The meeting was kicked off with a motion that appointed Bill Bergner to serve as the Board President. Donna Hoener-Queal was also elected Vice President. Both motions were passed 6-0.