Thayer News

The School of Education at the University of Kansas has honored 797 teachers from 173 school districts statewide with certificates recognizing 25 years or more of service to education in Kansas.

Dennis Sowers Tribune Reporter A sudden drop in the temperature Thursday night may have helped Neosho County avoid the serious storm with hail and tornadic action that was predicted for the area.

Events going on in Southeast Kansas: FRIDAY, MAY 23 ALTAMONT -- The Altamont Saddle Club will have fun night at the arena on the west side of Altamont.

Kathleen Sebelius finished her bill-signing duties for the year Thursday, approving most of the final budget bill that legislators sent her.

They are Clara Rensing, Christopher Rensing, Louise Greve, Anna Breiner, Christina Friederich, Roy Greve, Henry Breiner, and Julia Breiner.

“That's the only way I can explain it.”

Published Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at 11:43 a.m. CDT Legislative negotiators were close today to agreement on a version of the year's final spending bill, which would preserve a project that critics call "the ... via The Topeka Capital-Journal

Neosho County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to the following calls: - A single-vehicle accident involving Chanute Police Department Officer Brett Baker, 39, Chanute, on April 29. via Chanute Tribune

“We are at a critical period for energy policy in this state and this country”

Supporters of two coal-fired power plants have failed to override Gov. Kathleen Sebelius' veto of a bill allowing the plants in southwest Kansas. via Chanute Tribune

Fred and Louise Moulton, rural Thayer, will celebrate their 60th anniversary on Tuesday, April 22. via Chanute Tribune

Samantha Marie Ellis, 17, of Thayer, Kan., died Thursday, April 10, 2008, at her residence in Thayer. via Southeast Missourian

The state coroner is investigating the unattended death of a Thayer girl. According to Neosho County Undersheriff Greg Taylor, Samantha Ellis, 17, was found unconscious Thursday afternoon at 306 S. Osage. via Chanute Tribune

Young's Welding Shop, which has operated at 1120 W. Beech for the past 20 years, is moving to a new building in Safari Industrial Park. via Chanute Tribune

Larry and Sue Gibson Bailey, Afton, Okla., formerly of Earlton, will celebrate their 50th anniversary with a reception April 5 at United Brethren in Christ Church, 1502 S. Highland in Chanute. via Chanute Tribune

Three earn Pittsburg State scholarships Three area students have received scholarships at Pittsburg State University. via Chanute Tribune

Thayer residents are jubilant at winning first place in the state 1A basketball tournament. via Chanute Tribune

Pictured in the Tribune as they sign letters of intent to play volleyball at Neosho County college are Teresa Spieker and Stephanie Savedra, both of Chanute, and Mary Jo John, Thayer. via Chanute Tribune

Local students earn degrees at WSU More than 900 students completed their degrees at Wichita State University in fall 2007. via Chanute Tribune

Every community has something unique about it and the communities in Neosho County are no different than others the world around. via Chanute Tribune

Three new hires at the Sun The Sun recently hired Natalie Armstrong as circulation director, Stacie Westhoff as an advertising representative and Joey Sprinkle as sports editor. via ParsonsSun.com

Rod and Darlene Hughes, Galesburg, announce the engagement of their daughter, Frannie Hughes, Lawrence, to Justin Callarman, Topeka, son of Gerald and Debbie Callarman, Thayer. via Chanute Tribune