Year in Review 2024
July 1 – Lia Scott, White City, graduates from ESU in May…101 new state laws officially take effect today. July 2 – Erin Weisman, formerly of Council Grove, chosen as Teton County judge in Wyoming…Todd Hollis, a Council Grove native to play with the National Guard band. July 3 – City to inspect city lake docks and a request is made to increase lake patrols…Michelle Griffin to present Kaw Mission Council meeting. July 8 – ALA Post 121 Sharpshooters compete well at Daisy Nationals; Kasey Wilson places 2nd in kneeling position with a 95…Andrew R. Carrier, 65, passes away July 1. July 9 – Terry Powell is elected USD 417 Board of Education president… Jordan and Teeino Tabares, Junction City, parents of a son, Kamden Andrew…Calla Unruh, Council Grove, named to Wichita State University Dean’s Honor Roll…Elva Mae Barrett, 102, Council Grove, passes away July 4, at Diversicare. July 10 – Feature story concerns Justin Carlson and his 20 years as CG Rec director…Meet and Greet with GMCDC interim executive director Chuck Scott to be held… Reinecke Agency-Farm Bureau Financial Services, sponsoring free swim. July 11 – Jamie Blackledge to visit area towns with her ice cream truck…Picture shows the Gypsy Wagon that Darrel Koalamate of Colorado camped in at the reservoir over the Fourth of July holiday… Roberta Faye Buchanan, Little River, passes away July 9, at the age of 98. July 12 – Area youth to present the musical Seussical Jr. this weekend. July 15 – Deb Andres joins K-State Research & Extension’s Flint Hills District…Jolie Ziegler is recipient of the 2024 Teachers’ Association of Morris County USD 417 scholarship.

