Local News

Meet Your New Russell Councilman: GJ Long

GJ Long, a familiar face to the Russell City Council from a few years ago, beat out incumbent Ward 3 Councilman Jim Cross in the April 2 election and will begin his two-year term on Tuesday.

Post Office Collection Times Change

The Russell Post Office recently announced a change in mail collection times inside its building and outside in its drive-thru boxes because of a financial crisis at the national level.

Stolen Property Recovered in Ellsworth County

A trailer and Polaris ATV previously stolen from the Wilson Lake area have been recovered in rural Ellsworth County, but according to the Russell County Sheriff's Office, other stolen property from the same location still remains unaccounted for.

AD Job Description Finalized at USD 407 BOE Meeting, MINUTES NOW INCLUDED

The USD 407 Board of Education approved the written job duties and description for the district's Activities and Athletics Director job opening at its regular meeting on Monday evening.

Local Artists Featured in Signature Auction

Artists from across Kansas, including Russell's Jaclyn Burton, Shelley Oden and Brian Steinert; Lucas' Eric Abraham; Natoma's Larry Pfortmiller; Larry Morill of Paradise; and Wilson's Kevin Lundy and Gordon Mai, have donated their work to the 2013 Smoky Hills Public Television Signature Auction.

Recent Job Fair a Big Success

The recent KansasWorks and Russell County Economic Development Job Fair that took place in late March in the Klema's parking lot in Russell was one of the most successful fairs of its kind according to local organizers.

Lucas City Councilman-Elect Will Not be Allowed to Serve

A British immigrant and non-US citizen of Lucas, Adam Baker, won election to a Lucas City Council position in last weeks voting through a write-in campaign, but will not be able to serve because of his citizenship status.