Abilene News

The Abilene Unified School District 435 Board of Education will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday at the Central Office, 213 N. Broadway, for a regular meeting. via Abilene Reflector-Chronicle

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“They have the best vet tech program in Kansas”

An Abilene standout has signed a letter of intent to participate in track and field at Colby Community College. via Abilene Reflector-Chronicle

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A tumultuous restructuring of retailer Alco is slowly showing results for shareholders, its new board of directors claims, but cost-cutting moves are taking a toll on managers and their support staff. via Salina Journal

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“As we explained previously, a thorough analysis of operations by the new Board of Directors and management made it clear that reducing corporate staff was imperative”

Abilene-based Duckwall-ALCO Stores, Inc. Monday announced a headquarters staff reduction of over 10 percent, the second step in a multiphase program to streamline operations with the goal of improving ... via Abilene Reflector-Chronicle

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The body of Matthew Hilty, 26, Abilene, was found Thursday night by a man walking his dog just south of Abilene. via Salina Journal

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“We don't have a home phone anymore”

"Home is where you park it." That was a sign peeking through a window on one of the dozens of Airstream trailers making their temporary home at Abilene's Eisenhower Park. via Abilene Reflector-Chronicle

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“It would not be in our best interest to raise it”

As the Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau looked to put together its 2009 budget its advisory board discussed funding options. via Abilene Reflector-Chronicle

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An Abilene man is in serious condition at a Wichita hospital after a one vehicle crash in Saline County Monday afternoon. via Abilene Reflector-Chronicle

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“The only people who need access (to the area) are landowners”

Work on roads in Dickinson County is moving into higher gear. In his weekly report to the county commission, administration director Brad Homman said work began this week on Jeep Road, east of Abilene, patching ... via Abilene Reflector-Chronicle

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Great Plains Theatre Festival will present "Movies and Munchies" at 7 p.m. Saturday at the theatre, located at 300 N. Mulberry, Abilene. via Abilene Reflector-Chronicle

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