Basketball fans are invited to take their shot at the March Mania contest, sponsored by the Council Grove Republican and participating local businesses, for a chance to win $100 in Mania Bucks redeemable at sponsoring merchants.
The students of Council Grove Elementary School raised $6,631.93 for the American Heart Association through the Kids Heart Challenge, breaking the school record and beating the goal they set of $6,000. Mr. Finch, CGES physical education teacher, organizes the event each year. He shared, “I’m very proud of our students and how committed, inspired, and driven they were for a cause that is bigger than themselves. To put other humans first and learn to give back and spread love at a young age is something I hope they carry for the rest of their lives.”
On Tuesday, February 24, Clay Breiner, 50, St. George, was driving
The Morris County Election Commission met Monday to conduct the official canvass of votes for the USD 417 special bond election held March 3, 2026, and to certify the final results.
The USD 417 Board of Education met Monday evening, March 9, at the District Office board room, 17 Wood St., with Board President Terry Powell presiding. The meeting included presentations, administrative reports, and discussion items before the board moved into several executive sessions later in the evening.
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