Story archive for January 2009
Saturday, Jan. 31
- EHS girls win Glacier's Edge title
- Building Permits
- Convert and be saved
- Newman Hospital honors longtime employees
- The ’09 crystal ball
- Women managing the farm
- Apportioning the pain
- Meet a Gazette Mom
- Ladycats blow out crest
- Area Sports Briefs
- Spartan boys win home bowling opener
- The Green Machine rolls on
- Olpe girls get revenge
- EHS boys lose to top-ranked Hayden
- Spartan defense shuts down Tigers
- Menus
- Flint Hills Digest
- No word from Starbucks
- No new homeless found during local count
- Businesses ready for Super Bowl watchers
- Dog is ‘magic leash’ for boy with autism
- Baker Kids
Friday, Jan. 30
- 3 remain in custody in alleged torture
- Polar bear Plunge adds food and prizes
- Task Force says Consolidation too costly
- Ex-Registrar is accused of stealing
- In Information age, stalkers have extra weapons
- Touching Base
- Family burned out of home
- HHS girls eliminated from LCL tourney
- Spartan swimmers post 20 best times
- Spring scholarships awarded at school
- Community classes start next month
- Tech College Fall graduates are listed
- ‘Wonderland’ at EHS
- Exhibits
- Pats on the Back
- Boat show will be way to beat cabin fever
- Burlingame finishes strong at line to beat Jags
- EHS girls start tourney off right
- Through children’s eyes
- Peeved
- Boy Scouts establish scholarships at school
- Think before you Ink
- Teams eager to win Super Bowl...
- Ladies, time to go underwear shopping...
- I feel a need...
Thursday, Jan. 29
- Fire destroys Americus home
- Law enforcement consolidation task force meets
- Moran files to run for U.S. Senate
- Emporia High girls bowling team finishes second at Manhattan
- Sports Shorts
- Hornet softball ranked No. 25
- Hornet baseball picked 2nd in MIAA
- Higgins fills WR coach position
- ESU delivers 2nd-half knockout
- Miller gives EHS toughness
- Hornets can’t find answers in loss
- On the House
- Community News
- Drainage problem fixed at day care
- Hospital’s loss for 2008 Is more than $1.5 Million
- No more tattoos!
- The phony issue
- ESU programs, publications Win awards
- ESU debaters get early start with successful Texas Two-Step
- Consultant sees market in city for Lowe’s
- The News, Briefly
- Elizabeth Bechtel honored at 101
- Judge says testimony was tainted
- The Wind Plan
- Clerk preparing ban question for April Ballot
- Lyon County sales tax issue passes through committee hearing
- What, again?
- He's not Ready to Rumble
Wednesday, Jan. 28
- ESU men lose third straight
- ESU women win 6th straight at Missouri Western
- Testimony was tainted
- ESU men look to recapture sense of urgency
- Schankie's shooting propels Madison girls into 2nd round
- Lady Hornets stay hungry
- Madison holds on for 1-point win
- Angel food keeps flying
- Harding and labor
- Caregiver workshop
- Health center may end '08 in black
- Emporia school district not likely to suffer badly from budget cuts
- Task force's last meeting is Thursday
- Mast's bill on track to rein in utility
- One Busy Day
- Departing Main Street leader has praise and advice
- The News Briefly
- Smoking ban petition verified
- Commissioners meet for action session
- Rock & Roll is here to stay
- He SINGS, too?!?
- Coo-coo-ca-Chew Colbert!
Tuesday, Jan. 27
- From the best to the worst
- Madison boys edge Hartford 41-40
- Madison girls beat Burlingame
- Agenda
- Positives and negatives
- About Town
- Today’s medical miracle
- Lebo girls survive and advance
- Headlock stops would-be thief
- Dwight man killed Monday in wreck
- Wolves look like an LCL contender
- CASA needs more volunteers to help kids
- Health agenda
- Throw a healthier super bowl party!
- Emporian Presents Braille flag for the Kansas statehouse
- Opposition is rare in city races
- Urban Convenience
- News Briefs
- Good cop, GOOD cop!
- Evil under the sun
- From the psychedelic funk space lounge
- The horror!
Monday, Jan. 26
- EMS A-team wins Lawrence tourney
- Spartans finish in 4th place at Ralph Miller Classic
- Bad start, bad finish leads to a Hornet Loss
- Underdog Lyndon boys win Shootout
- Emporia wrestlers sweep Winter dual
- Slump busters
- Osage City girls win Shootout
- Senior Calendar
- Club Agenda
- Super Bowl advertising entry has ties to Chase County
- Why trust him?
- How has it gone so far?
- Artifact repatriation
- Emporia Parents told ‘Energy Drinks’ bad for kids
- Budget workshop
- The Week Ahead
- Lawmakers: ’09 Budget Main issue
- Legislators get questions, suggestions
- Anti-ban group submits petitions
- New Master Teacher
- 'SAG Awards': More than handing out a few trophies
- A third or fourth chance at life.
- She wants to rock with you--later
Saturday, Jan. 24
- ESU men lose 2nd straight on the road
- ESU women win in another blowout on the road
- Constituents weigh in
- Bloomquist frustrated after EHS loss
- Tyson: One year later
- Council Grove vs. Lyndon
- Flint Hills Shootout: A night of upsets
- Provider ranks high
- Building Permits
- Hearts and Minds
- K-State offers swine program
- Cattle producers still seeing effects of Tyson
- Meet a Gazette Mom
- Don’t wait and see
- Bad times or bogeymen?
- Emporia Schools
- Madison
Friday, Jan. 23
- No Child Left Inside, Part 2
- Osage rallies to beat Chase county
- Heights advances, gets its rematch
- Olpe boys win LCL title
- Euler, Torres lead Spartans to semis
- Centenarian helps sixth graders celebrate 100th day of school year
- Youth Friends emphasizing ‘Mentoring month’
- Nomination deadline set for Hopkins awards
- A new president, a new obligation
- Art Notes
- One of a Kind
- Burns Scholarships established for McPherson, Neodesha students
- County signs new agreement for U.S. Highway 50 project
- Friday Thoughts
- Pats on the Back
- Celebrate Kansas at Kaw Mission Site
- Pipeline safety meeting
- Busy weekend
- Volunteers needed for Homeless count
- Judge Grants a Change of Venue
- Hobby to Career
- "o-hiyo" = "Howdy, y'all"?
- Any pop-up ads on Pope tube?
Thursday, Jan. 22
- Change of venue granted
- EHS swim team finishes sixth
- Lady Hornets dominate Fort Hays
- Hornets knocked out of first place
- Jon Carl Hill Scholarship established at ESU
- Ultrasound stroke screenings Are available at Church on Monday
- Community Corrections Board puts all its eggs in one basket
- City rolls over small snag in Lowe’s development plan
- Newman Foundation gives city Automatic Heart defibrillators
- County Sales-Tax bill will be heard
- If I had it my way
- Local news, global reach
- Grenade incident harmless; police keep relic
- About Town
- Crime of the week
- Conversation: New chamber head says economy stable
- School Board short one candidate
- Witness to History
- The News, Briefly
- Added to State Register
- And the Oscar goes to...
Wednesday, Jan. 21
- Health foundation presents defibrillators to city
- ESU men fall out of first place
- ESU women blow out Fort Hays State
- Madison's Schankie hits game-winner against Waverly
- Heights loses another close game to Lyndon
- Renberg earns starting spot
- Osage City blows out Bulldogs
- Hornets begin 3-game road trip tonight
- Another school board filing
- Former Emporian attends inauguration
- Budget keeping lawmakers busy
- Free advertising?
- Editorial
- College Goal Sunday
- Girl Scouts say cookies are all safe
- Couple establish scholarship
- Emporian involved in fatal accident
- The News, Briefly
- Statewide smoking ban?
- Lyon County sales tax bill introduced to House
- Counterintuitive camo:
- Joe Biden wants to make one thing clear:
- Love had nothing to do with it...
Tuesday, Jan. 20
- Health Agenda
- Sticking with it
- Flyover people
- The People Speak
- Anniversary reception
- Editorial
- Helmer will not seek re-election to school board
- Osage City rolls to opening round win over Lyndon
- Emporians among inaugural throng
- Watts shines off the bench for Bulldogs
- Obama appeals for hope
- Even the girls get to have some fun...
- The "Greatest" and our hopes for greatness
- Sundance: Film fest welcomes futuristic flicks
Monday, Jan. 19
- Free throw champs move on to district
- ESU track and field team has 7 winners at KSU Invite
- Kolmer’s title gives Spartans team title
- VanGundy leads EHS girls in rout of Pioneers
- Hornets rally to beat ‘Bods
- Lady Hornets beat the Blues
- Bob Dole’s gift will benefit Emporia’s WAW historic site
- ESU offers training programs for educators
- Sen. Pearson dies
- County’s crime stats little changed in 2008
- State plans homeless ‘snapshot’
- Americus News
- Better pictures
- Shopping here
- Hail to the new chief
- College Goal Sunday scheduled for Feb. 8
- And the Party went all afternoon!
- It was a party!
- Share your view
Sunday, Jan. 18
Saturday, Jan. 17
- ESU men rally from 15 down to beat Washburn
- ESU women beat Washburn
- Madison boys hold off late comeback by Hartford - Area Games
- EHS wrestlers in first place at Newton
- Bad quarter dooms Emporia
- Ladycats' experience pays off
- Bar Transformed to restaurant
- Not a Bad Year
- Wildcats lose in triple OT
- Meet a Gazette Mom
- Rural edges past Spartans
- Are we just another measle?
- Menus
- Card shower
- Upcoming Heart Dance aids Newman hospital
- Energy fills meeting to pass Chamber gavel
- Doing It All
Friday, Jan. 16
- Dole donates money
- ESU congratulates eight grads on award achievement
- Esu, Emporia to celebrate
- Benefit Auction announced
- FHTC endowment drops 26 percent
- Business course, scholarships announced
- What you want and what you need
- Building Wealth
- Angry at site
- Pats on the Back
- County commission reorganizes as two new members begin terms
- Chamber chairman looks back at year
- Camp Alexander Director resigns
- Promise of Wind
- EHS bowling teams finish 3rd at Hayden
- ESU women try to avenge losses to rival last season, remain in 1st place
- Spartan swimmers finish 6th at home meet
- Outdoor Adventures
- Hornets have new target on their backs
- Hileman has tough task against Rural
- 2 actors inducted into Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame
- We get to Watch!
- Everyone is getting in on the Act
Thursday, Jan. 15
- Police chief wants changes in managing evidence room
- County told LCAT ridership is still increasing
- Board approves village expansion
- Good Causes
- Bertha Harrison honored for 100 years
- Miracle After Miracle
- Fatality defendant pleads no contest
- Sports Briefs
- SRS Freeze sparks picketing
- Lebo’s Laflin an efficient scorer
- Science sheds its shackles
- Plane crashes into Hudson river
- Mechanical Bull on Friday
- Walnut parents need to pick up children
- Fffffft! No cat fights here...yet.
- Ricardo Montalban dies at age 88
- Ozzy's A.O.K.
Wednesday, Jan. 14
- New bids approved for Village School
- Vanderman pleads no contest
- January can be hot, hot, hot!
- Emporia - Lyon County Most Wanted
- Area Roundup
- Meeting the needs of the patient
- Power outage
- Fire safety
- EHS swimmers finish 5th at home meet
- Spartans’ defense struggles in loss at Seaman
- EHS wrestlers make statement
- Card Shower
- Americus News
- EHS comeback falls short
- School needs volunteers
- Cinderella Gowns
- Some tickets still available
- Deadline this month for board candidates
- UW misses goal, but not by much
- Firemen respond to smoke at the library
- If it's Good, it's Golden
- A Netflix Knock-out?
- John Woo? Woo-hoo!
Tuesday, Jan. 13
- EHS boys ranked 5th in 5A State poll
- ESU sweeps MIAA weekly basketball awards
- Osage City boys remain perfect in FHL
- Health Agenda
- Exercise: sticking with it
- Education faculty honored
- Cooking for boys and girls
- Next on the agenda
- Here’s to better times
- Clarke Biology Scholarship created at Emporia State
- Karen Schell earns national award
- Nearly $2,000 raised for family displaced by fire
- Tech College sets enrollment record
- Lane addresses budget, student retention
- Legislators want solid numbers
- Taking Off
- Online Chat about the digital television conversion
- Bridge closure near Hartford canceled
- Not just ANY dog...
- Sad Triumph
- ...and HE said, "No, Nooo, No."
Monday, Jan. 12
- Johnson Files for re-election to city commission
- ESU President discusses budget, student retention
- Spartans make bowling debut
- Serna wins title, EHS finishes 2nd at Derby
- Boston’s late-game heroics leads ESU past Pitt State
- 4’s enough
- Students meet elected officials
- Going digital
- School board plans to vote on Village bids
- Could feds help fix Americus Road?
- Chill Out
- Emporia police revitalizing neighborhood watch
- Good guys and bad guys
- Help in the storm
- The Kansas financial crisis
- Sertoma
- Johnson recognized
Saturday, Jan. 10
- ESU men win in 4 overtimes at Pitt State
- Boston hits game-winner at Pitt State
- Osage City blows out Chase County in Flint Hills League matchup
- Improvements being made to Trusler
- Flott, Olpe dominate Hartford
- T-Birds, whistles slow Lady Spartans' attack
- Four EHS wrestlers advance to Derby finals
- Olpe's size advantage overwhelms Hartford
- EHS defense stifles Heights
- Meet a Gazette mom
- Kenyon project gets tax credits
- Wanted: commission candidates
- Emporia Vintner
- Bridge closing on K-130 means a long detour
- Flint Hills Digest
- Menus
- Hartford council
Friday, Jan. 9
- Neighborhood watch program meeting to be held
- The People Speak
- Editorial
- Heights girls overpower MVHS
- Sunday Sermon
- Spartans in rare underdog role
- Faith
- Heights handles pressure, rolls to easy win
- Arts Notes
- Americus neighbors helping out after blaze
- County bids farewell to ‘Squirrel Man’
- About Town
- Reaching Out to Iraq
- Wildlife meeting held in Emporia
- The News, Briefly
Thursday, Jan. 8
- ESU avoids another late-game collapse
- Hornets bounce back
- Sports Shorts
- On the House
- If I had it my way
- The People Speak
- Editorial
- Kaw Mission Open house will include quilt show, music and performances
- Program allocates money for food and shelter
- County may use tax surplus to pay down courthouse
- About Town
- Good Cause
- Friends and Family
- Fire department will give away smoke alarms
- City loans Glendo $200,000
- The News, Briefly
- Not Dangerous?
- Commission Raises salary
- Lautner back as Jacob Black in 'Twilight' sequel
- Let the Movies come to You
- Rob is on the Job
Wednesday, Jan. 7
- ESU men upset No. 12 Missouri Southern
- ESU women bounce back
- Hornets hit the alley, loosen up for southern
- Lady Hornets look to get tough, bounce back
- EHS girls' pressing defense leads to easy win
- Golden keys scrappy Spartans comeback
- Heartfelt thanks
- Time article useful, unbalanced
- Assessments crucial to education
- Made in America: True independence
- 2 injured in fire started by children, lighter
- About town
- Agendas
- ESU endowment loses $12 million at national economy tanks
- Potatoes are your pals
- Optimism marks county commission attitudes
- The News, Briefly
- University realigns enrollment duties
- Chained to the Price
- Ban opponents near goal
- Commissioners discuss pay raise
Tuesday, Jan. 6
- Spartans looking for other scoring options
- Health Agenda
- Life resolutions
- Angel Food January orders include chicken, pasta, steak
- Native Stone Scenic Byway
- The taste of home
- Getting a new bridge
- City commissioners see opportunities, challenges in ’09
- Tyson CEO Dick Bond resigns
- Building the Future
Monday, Jan. 5
- Chase County swept by Herington
- Olpe’s Krueger, Klumpe selected to play in Shrine Bowl
- Emporia State suffers worst loss of season to No. 3 SBU
- MIAA Meltdown
- Israel and Hamas
- The robots are coming
- Biscuits, gravy and sausage
- Epiphany service
- Kansas vintage
- Group aims to make locally produced food available
- Pre-trial set today in death of girl
- Welcome back
- You better watch out...
- Majel Barrett Roddenberry dies, "Nurse Chapel" in Original Star Trek series
- Travolta says he is heartbroken at son's death
Saturday, Jan. 3
- ESU men get blown out by Southwest Baptist
- ESU women lose at home to Southwest Baptist
- Look ahead, not back
- Open house for Pearl Roberts
- Menus
- Meet a Gazette Mom
- Call in the Family
- Hornets look to stop Rogers, move into 1st place in MIAA
- First baby of 2009 arrives at Newman
- Bankrupt, Flying J Rolls on
Friday, Jan. 2
- Church News
- Outdoor Adventures
- Sports Shorts
- Boston’s baskets right on time for ESU
- Hornets play inspired 2nd half in comeback win
- ‘Vertical Garden’ has wide appeal
- Pipes and drums in K.C.
- The People Speak
- Pats on the Back
- Students can apply online for Aid
- About Town
- Unoccupied 2-story house destroyed
- The News, Briefly
- How to make that old TV disappear
- Shiloh Home
- City sets ground rules for hearing
- Tumbling Down
- Bodacious Beyonce
- Hillbilly Jack?
- House destroyed