Saturday’s festivities began with a parade through Aggieville and back to City Park. Brad Everett, general manager of the Hilton Garden Inn, drove a toy train engine in the parade for those with mobility issues. “I wanted to come out and help celebrate Pride Day with everybody and get kids out, get smiles going, and [...]
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Bootsies has opened at 1227 Bluemont Avenue, a site for several historically well known restaraunts. President of One-Egg-Group Evan Grier expresses his enthusiasm for the location. “We’re excited to be a part of the aggieville neighborhood, and we’ve had other restaurants here in town and do but never part of Aggieville, and we’re excited to [...]
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Local philanthropy was recognized as the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation presented its annual awards Monday… KMAN’s Bernie Fancella reports… The Distinguished Volunteer Award was presented to Ronnie Grice, assistant VP and chief of the K-State Police Department. The Manhattan Optimist Club was presented with the Distinguished Service Club Award. The Business Philanthropy award was presented [...]
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The Greater Manhattan Community Foundation will honor the “best” in philanthropy Monday when it hosts its annual Community Foundation Awards. The program also serves as the organization’s annual meeting. CEO Vern Henricks said this year’s event will be somewhat scaled back. “A few less awards than we typically have given, but nonetheless, I think we’re [...]
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Customers flocked to the new Culver’s restaurant in Manhattan Monday, for its grand opening. The company, famous for its ButterBurgers and frozen custard opened its newest location at 529 McCall Road. Owner/Operator David Gemoll says they’re excited to welcome all of their new customers. Doors opened at 10 am, but customers were lining up at [...]
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Friday marked the end of the MLK Observance Week at Kansas State University with the annual laying of wreaths at the MLK bust outside of Ahearn Fieldhouse. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr has a deep connection to K-State, as it was the last university he spoke at before his assassination in April 1968. Each year, [...]
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Kansas Day was celebrated early Saturday at the Flint Hills Discovery Center. The official date for Kansas Day is January 29, the date Kansas became the 34th state admitted to the union in 1861. Event Supervisor Jonathan Mertz brought out the state reptile, the ornate box turtle as well as the center’s bar tiger salamander. [...]
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The Flint Hills Regional Council has announced a new Executive Director. Michael (Mike) Couch has been named the Director of the organization. Couch had previously been a Superintendant for USD 364, 109, and 474, as well as teacher and principal. He has attained a Masters Degree in School Administration, and a Bachelors Degree in Eduction. [...]
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The conflict between Junction City and Geary County over EMS and Fire service continues. Geary County Commissioners heard a presentation Tuesday by Finance Director Tami Robison making the case for the City asking for an overpayment to continue services. Last week, the City Commission gave an ultimatum to the county to pay the requested bill [...]
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The Flint Hills Wellness Coalition is hosting a kickoff event for Dementia Friendly Manhattan. Director Debbie Nuss says the initiative was created to make the community more aware of people living with memory loss, noting 10% of the national population. This year’s event will feature guest speaker Susan McFadden, author of Dementia Friendly Communities. After [...]
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