Blue-green algae watch for Council Grove City Lake

EMPORIA (KVOE) -- As if the immediate Council Grove area needed any more water-related issues.

Already grappling with a federal hiring freeze that will force temporary shutdowns of certain areas at Cou…

COMMUNITY SPIRIT

MC Transportation receives $30,710.36; FEMA pays $9,378.33 for grader damage

The Morris County Commissioner meeting was called to order on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at 9 a.m. Commissioners Wayne Kohler, Jim Barber and David Fox were present. Bill Kassebaum, County Counselor, an…

Marcello Balboa earns dual diplomas and high honors at the age of 16

At just 16 years old, Council Grove’s Marcello Balboa Jr. is proving that drive, discipline, and a curious mind can lead to extraordinary achievements. The son of Marcello and Kristina Balboa, M…

GAME CLOSER

Braves senior Konner Farr closed game one against Wabaunsee last night, with two scoreless innings of relief, giving up no hits and striking out two.

Perfect gifts for Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is celebrated annually on the second Sunday of May. Since 1914, when it was officially recognized as a national holiday by President Woodrow Wilson, families have been gathering to …

CGES 5th graders write essays about volunteerism

Fifth graders at Council Grove Elementary School in Tiffany Bunn’s writing classes recently completed their final major assignment of the year: writing a persuasive letter to members of the comm…

TOURING HHS...

While Senator Moran was in the area for the Council Grove Lake meeting with constituents, he visited Herington. He heard from students about their studies, career ambitions and how HHS is helping them…

Caterpillar equipment dealer honors Ethan Lif with article

Foley Equipment, a Caterpillar equipment dealer with multiple locations across Kansas and Missouri, has honored local youth Ethan Life with an article about his connection to CAT and his battle with o…

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