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  1. LETTER: Writer says thanks for help with young adult reading programRead the original story

    6 hrs ago | Newton Kansan

    ... Newton Kansan and First Bank for helping promote the YA SRP activities and to our generous donors Friends of NPL, Florence Bessmer Foundation, Ruth Hartzler, Jon and Phyllis Reisch, Smyth Process Service and Wichita Electric Company. They helped ...

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    Related Topix: Newton, KS, Video Games, Opinion

  2. Happenings

    Wednesday Sep 24 | Hillsboro Free Press

    ... Marion County has been selected as the gateway community for pre-symphony activities that will be held in downtown Florence on June 12 and 13, 2009. The fourth annual Symphony in the Flint Hills is scheduled for Saturday, June 13, at the Turkey ...

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    Related Topix: Tampa, KS, Canton, KS, HIV/AIDS, Health, World News, Uganda, Africa, Marion County, KS

  3. Flood Warning: Cottonwood River near Plymoth

    Sep 12, 2008 | WIBW-TV Topeka

    COTTONWOOD RIVER NEAR FLORENCE AFFECTING MARION COUNTY. COTTONWOOD RIVER AT COTTONWOOD FALLS AFFECTING CHASE COUNTY.

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    Related Topix: Chase County, KS, Cottonwood Falls, KS, Weather

  4. Labor of Love

    Sep 2, 2008 | Hillsboro Free Press

    ... concerts and the overall event was well received, but did not draw the size of crowd the organization had hoped. Florence Labor Day Celebration drew people again for its weekend of activities. In the left photo below, the Wichita Caledonian Pipes ...

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    Related Topix: Marion County, KS, A-Cappella, Just Us

  5. 5 years agoRead the original story

    Aug 26, 2008 | Hillsboro Free Press

    ... his department's budget that could have funded a deputy and a car. n Calling the situation "a mess," members of the Florence City Council expressed concern about the new four-way stop at the intersection of U.S. highways 50 and 77 on the city's ...

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    Related Topix: Hillsboro, KS, Marion, KS, Tabor College, Marion County, KS

  6. Historical getaways in small towns

    Aug 17, 2008 | Kansas.com

    ... place in the harvest, call 620-273-8494. Dress for the occasion: sturdy shoes, long pants, etc. The event is free. Florence Distance: 53.8 miles Nearby: Marion County has a large Mennonite population. Towns with a predominantly Mennonite population ...

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    Related Topix: Fort Larned National Historic Site, US National Parks, Chase County, KS, Cottonwood Falls, KS, Kansas, Marion County, KS

  7. Memories remain strong about Rice buildingRead the original story

    Aug 17, 2008 | Abilene Reflector-Chronicle

    ... secretary and treasurer for the dealership, had a long-time commitment to Ronald and Julia Rice. She grew up in Florence, Kan. where the Rices had a dealership and she eventually worked at the local dealership and also at El Dorado before moving to ...

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    Related Topix: El Dorado, KS, Abilene, KS

  8. Sweet Adelines to perform at FlorenceRead the original story

    Aug 13, 2008 | Gazette-Bulletin

    Wichita Chorus Sweet Adelines International will perform at 4:30 p.m. Sept. 1 during the Florence Labor Day celebration on the main stage.

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    Related Topix: Peabody, KS, Marion, KS

  9. Your turn

    Aug 13, 2008 | Marion County Record

    Marion-Florence USD 408 classes begin. Saturday, Aug. 16 Marion farmers market, 1111 E. Main, 8 a.m. to noon Monday, Aug.

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  10. Sweet Adelines to perform at Florence

    Aug 13, 2008 | Marion County Record

    Wichita Chorus Sweet Adelines International will perform at 4:30 p.m. Sept. 1 during the Florence Labor Day celebration on the main stage.

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    Related Topix: Peabody, KS, Marion, KS

  11. Engagements

    Aug 12, 2008 | Hillsboro Free Press

    ... are Jerry and Ann Cunningham of Alabama. She is the granddaughter of the late Kenneth and Ann Johnston of Florence and Peabody. She works as a certified medical aide at Wheat State Manor in Whitewater. The groom-to-be is the father of Robert Jr. of ...

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  12. Wonsevu news: Group meets for lunch

    Aug 6, 2008 | Gazette-Bulletin

    ... Sam and Diane Griffin, and Bev Morgan of Burns, Bennie and Marie Holtsclaw of Cedar Point, Wilma Jean Everett of Florence, Clint and Lisa Stoppla, Taylor and Kourtney of Hesston, and Doni Rogers and Bill and Margie Williams. Hazel Clothier visited ...

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    Related Topix: Moundridge, KS, Cedar Point, KS, Hesston, KS

  13. Michael Martin Murphey to headline Florence Labor Day

    Aug 6, 2008 | Gazette-Bulletin

    If you love western/cowboy music, plan to attend the 71st annual Labor Day celebration at Florence.

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  14. OlsenRead the original story

    Jul 31, 2008 | Marion County Record

    ... Marilyn Cook of Newton, Ken and Marge Sandwell of Marion, an Kathy and Benjamin Koop of Hillsboro. From the Florence (Olsen) Perry family, Wayne and Virginia Perry of Franklin, Texas, and Floyd Perry and Leona and Leonard Nuessen of Wichita. From ...

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  15. Separation of Church and State: Republicans vs. Founding FathersRead the original story

    Jun 19, 2008 | Mole's Progressive Democrat

    ... of Jesus Christ to all campers that come through our gates." $595,000 of tax money going to Morning Star Ranch in Florence, KS. The ranch offers a Christian leadership training program that includes Bible studies and devotions. It also operates ...

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  16. Separation of Church and State: Republicans vs. Founding FathersRead the original story

    Jun 19, 2008 | Mole's Progressive Democrat

    ... of Jesus Christ to all campers that come through our gates." $595,000 of tax money going to Morning Star Ranch in Florence, KS. The ranch offers a Christian leadership training program that includes Bible studies and devotions. It also operates ...

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    Related Topix: Purdy, MO

  17. Happenings

    Jun 11, 2008 | Hillsboro Free Press

    The Marion County Special Education Cooperative Board of Directors will meet for their monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, June 16 in the MCSEC conference room at 302 Est Eighth in Florence.

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    Related Topix: Cambridge, KS, Kansas, Peabody, KS, Marion County, KS

  18. Tornado-alert plans vary across country

    Jun 4, 2008 | Hillsboro Free Press

    ... need to go to save them," he said. "We have the Legacy Park facility and other churches with basements in town." At Florence, City Clerk Janet Robinson said all churches in town are designated storm shelters, but responsibility varies for opening ...

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    Related Topix: Kansas, Weather, Marion County, KS, Peabody, KS, Lincolnville, KS

  19. Helen Ducommun, 81Read the original story

    Jun 2, 2008 | Hillsboro Free Press

    ... of Lee's Summit, Mo., Judy McDonald of Edgewater, Colo., Norma Jean Teston of Reidsville, Ga., Ann Britton of Florence; and nieces and nephews. A memorial fund has been established with the Florence City Library in care of Zeiner Funeral Home. Write ...

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  20. Yerba Buena, Juice Generation, and San DomenicoRead the original story

    May 28, 2008 | New York Sun

    ... 19. SERVING THE BOOT Vino (1268 Second Ave., between 66th and 67th streets, 212-744-5370), a Tuscan wine bar run by Florence natives Massimo Stocchi, Vito Mezzatesta, and Massimiliano Caldini, opened last week. Messrs. Stocchi and Mezzatesta also ...

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    Related Topix: Yerba Buena, Latin, Florence, OR, Life, Food, Dining, Dining