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Doc Hinck, a key organizer of the Gunfight on the Santa Fe Trail, will portray the legendary outlaw William H. Bonney a.k.a. Billy the Kid at the 2022 event.

City Administrator Nick Jones informed the Council Grove City Council that maintenance work would be performed on the city water tower sometime next month, noting that with a ladder being added to the tower the area would need to be secured. Jones recommended having the area surveyed and a security fence placed around the water tower. Jones said he would contact GeoTech, Inc. regarding the surveying and fence installation following the work on the water tower. Council Member Sean Honer asked about the Boy Scout cabin located in the area, with Jones stating that this would most likely need to be fenced in as well due to vandalism that has occurred at the cabin. Jones’ recommendation was approved by the council and expected to have the fence installed in late August.

CELEBRATING INDEPENDENCE -- Council Grove and communities in Morris County celebrated the nation’s independence over the weekend with a vast array of fireworks to light up the night skies. (Top left) Callahan McIver captured this photo of the brilliant display put on by CG Stars and Stripes Fireworks. (Bottom left) Caroline Zimmerman took this photo of the show put on by the White City Pyro Crew. (Top right, photo by AJ Dome) Volunteers ignited fireworks at Wilsey Park Sunday night ahead of Independence Day Monday. More than 100 people attended the community celebration, which has existed in some form for about 43 years. This year’s event included a potluck dinner, water games for kids, and a bingo raffle for small prizes.