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Technical foul
Saturday, Nov. 7, 6:05 a.m. by Ashley Walker
Putting aside whether the Emporia school board took into account taxpayers’ concerns about the long-term value of installing a new football field at Emporia High School, the board technically played by the rules in September when it entered into a contract with Custom Energy Solutions of Overland Park that included spending $1.6 million to install artificial turf and accompanying track. Read story.
Looking for family
Saturday, Nov. 7, 6 a.m. by Rhian Jones, Wales
In the 1880’s Thomas (Tom) Jones and his wife, Elizabeth emigrated from Carno, Montgomeryshire, Wales to Emporia. Read story.
Depressing thought
Friday, Nov. 6, 10:29 a.m. by Ashley Walker
Last Friday, one of the Gazette’s syndicated columnists, Bonnie Erbe, wrote on the ubiquitous topic of “mothers vs. career women”. Read story.
Indebted
Friday, Nov. 6, 10:25 a.m. by Jim Heasley - Chairman, Real Men Can Cook, Hi-Noon Kiwanis Club
On behalf of Hi-Noon Kiwanis Club, I would like to thank all of those who supported us in our recent fundraiser: Real Men Can Cook. Read story.
Pats on the back
Friday, Nov. 6, 10:23 a.m. by Russ Morgan
Each Friday, The Gazette salutes those who make Emporia and the surrounding area a better place to live and work. The following folks deserve a pat on the back ... Read story.
With thanks
Thursday, Nov. 5, 9:53 a.m. by Gwendolynne Larson
In the Veterans special section inserted into today’s Gazette, Reporter Bobbi Mlynar catches up with some of the members of the U.S. Army Reserve’s 1011th Supply and Service Company, which served for a year in Vietnam. This past summer, the group, made up of soldiers from Emporia and Independence, Kan., gathered for a reunion 40 years after their service. Read story.
Questioning bidding process
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 12:31 p.m. by The Emporia Gazette
Six weeks ago, the Emporia school board approved spending $6.7 million of taxpayer money to improve energy efficiency in the district. Read story.
Student achievement climbs
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 12:19 p.m. by John Heim - Emporia superintendent of schools
Parents like to know their children are doing well in school. Read story.
To flush or not to flush
Friday, Oct. 30, 8:35 a.m. by Ashley Walker
Time of death: 6:58 pm. Read story.
Friday Thoughts
Friday, Oct. 30, 8:34 a.m. by
Friday Thoughts is a light-hearted commentary. Read story.
Pats on the Back
Friday, Oct. 30, 8:32 a.m. by Chris Walker
EDITOR’S NOTE: Each Friday, The Gazette salutes those who make Emporia and the surrounding area a better place to live and work. The following folks deserve a pat on the back ... Read story.
Deserve protection
Thursday, Oct. 29, 11:39 a.m. by Ashley Walker
We’d like to think the jurisprudence system that prosecutes illegal and criminal activity in our communities doesn’t engage in it itself. Read story.
Good chance is beneficial
Thursday, Oct. 29, 11:39 a.m. by John E. Peterson, Special to the Gazette
Chance often happens to all of us. Read story.
Career opportunities
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 11:09 a.m. by Chris Walker
Finally there are some good news reports saying that the economy is on the rebound. Read story.
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