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Riders raise money for diabetes

Photo by Monty Davis

Marek Koch holds the insulin injector and the many other accessories he must carry with him on a daily basis. Motorcycle enthusiasts will make a more than 200 mile ride across northeast Kansas to help fight juvenile diabetes. Proceeds from the ride will benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
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Tafanelli takes command of National Guard
Col. Lee Tafanelli, Ozawkie, took command of the Kansas Army National Guard at the Kansas National Guard Museum Saturday afternoon in Topeka. Kansas Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Tod Bunting posts the Guard flag with Tafanelli during the change of command ceremony.
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Next month’s primary upstages general election for county commissioner race
Next month’s primary election Tuesday, Aug. 3, will decide who will be the next District One county commissioner. Each candidate was presented with five questions and an opportunity to tell the public about themselves.
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Davis Family Restaurant closes doors
McLouth has one less eating establishment with the closure of Davis Family Restaurant.
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Independent celebrates 150th anniversary

It has been nearly 32 years since the last remaining link to the past of the Independent was razed. The building that housed the Independent for nearly 100 years was demolished in 1978.

Pat Roberts, junior U.S. senator from Kansas, sometimes wishes a fourth generation of Roberts owned the newspaper his great-grandfather helped create.

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A 35-year career on the bench
Magistrate Judge Dennis Reiling outside the Jefferson County courthouse. It's believed that his 35 years on the bench is longer than any other currently serving Kansas judge. READ FULL STORY

Hairstylists join forces at Just 4 Hair
Only a few weeks after meeting for the first time face to face, Gail Dillenbeck and Jennifer Thomas are in business together at Just 4 Hair in Ozawkie.
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Historical society has its own Facebook page
The Jefferson County Historical Society launched their own Facebook page this month. READ FULL STORY JCHS FACEBOOK PAGE

Latest News Updates

Okla. court system blunder
scores victory for killer
A lack of documentation and a disregard for the Sixth Amendment could potentially mean a large reduction in the sentence of convicted killer Adam Hooper.
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New McLouth liquor ordinance can expect some challenges
Voters in McLouth last week gave the nod to a ballot question that will allow a local business to sell alcohol by the drink. However, some city leaders may not rest with the vote.
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Commissioners propose
slight increase to mill levy
County Commissioners are not waving flags and celebrating, but they do think a budget that calls for a 1.076 mill increase to property taxes is reasonable.
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USD 339 proposes hike in taxes for coming year
The news is not good for Jefferson County North USD 339 taxpayers and it could get worse.
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Oskaloosa USD 341 proposes 1.1 mill increase next year
Taxpayers in the Oskaloosa USD 341 school district will pay a little more next year if the budget is approved this Monday.
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McLouth USD 342 forced to find late minute teacher
McLouth School Board members met for a special session Monday night to fill two key positions.
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Adam Hooper back in court this week for sentencing
The family of murder victim Dale Kingsbury may get closer to finding out the fate of his killer this week.
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Lakeside Village couple not settling with court decision
Lakeside Village residents Steve and Elaine Buscher say a $250 fine and two days in jail is not enough punishment for a property owner who dumped raw sewage on their property.
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McLouth set to drop tax levy; cleanup set to begin soon
A McLouth water line replacement project slated to begin next month is now on hold due to threatened litigation.
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Oskaloosa City Council:
Mulling through budget
Oskaloosa city leaders have begun work on a new budget but are spinning their wheels.
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McLouth Threshing Bee plans annual Tractor Ride for Aug. 6
The McLouth Threshing Bee has scheduled the second annual Tractor Ride for Aug. 6. The parade of classic and antique tractors will cover approximately 30 miles starting at McLouth and tour through Winchester and Oskaloosa.
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Schools say they need more money, plan to sue state
A group of school districts across the state plan to sue the state for what they say is under funding of schools.
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Keystone Services increasing assessments across the board
Services for special needs students and teacher aides will increase for some of Jefferson County’s school districts next year.
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