Author: Brandon Peoples

Pottawatomie County is collecting names of honorably discharged veterans living in the county as well as those who previously have maintained residency in the county. County Administrator Chad Kinsley says the goal is to add names to the current monument, at the southeast corner of the Old Courthouse building in Westmoreland, from anyone serving in the military after December 31, 1946. Proceeds will help pay for upkeep of the memorial. The county also has some limited remaining 4-inch brass medallions from 1992, available for $25. Anyone interested can reach out to Kinsley at 785-457-3455, or email pio@pottcounty.org to request a veteran’s…

U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran spoke Tuesday at a ceremony in Normandy, France, commemorating the 79th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy in World War II. The senior Senator from Kansas joined General Mark Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and others who spoke about the sacrifice so many gave on D-Day. Milley called on today’s generation to carry on the legacy of remembering the fallen. Nearly 9,400 American soldiers are buried in Normandy. The Wall of Missing lists another 1,557 who were never accounted for.

The Kansas Department of Transportation is slated to begin construction on U.S. 24 this week, along a 4-mile stretch from K-177/Fort Riley Blvd. to just east of Excel Road. Alternating lane closures will occur while shoulder widening, mill and overlay work and pavement marking is completed on both directions of U.S. 24. The active work zone will include a 10-foot width restriction and a reduced speed limit of 40 mph. KDOT says work is scheduled overnight from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., Monday through Saturday. All lanes of U.S. 24 will be open during daytime hours. However, the City of…

The 600 block of Poyntz Ave. has been reopened to through traffic, including the Juliette Ave intersection, which is temporarily functioning as a 2-way stop. City officials say traffic on Poyntz has the right-of-way, with left turns onto Juliette occurring in a yield condition as gaps in the opposing lanes of traffic allow. All traffic on Juliette must come to a full stop at Poyntz and proceed only when there is no cross traffic. Drivers must use caution, as Poyntz traffic will not stop. The temporary 2-way stop condition will remain in place until at least late July, when traffic signal…

FRIDAY Who: Arts in the Park What: Live music: Opening Act – Plastique, Headliner – Augustus When: 7:30 p.m. Friday Where: Larry Norvell Band Shell at City Park (11th and Poyntz Ave, Manhattan, KS) Why: Live summer music series, free and open to the public. SATURDAY Who: Riley County Health Department What: 2nd Annual Community Baby Shower When: 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday Where: 2101 Claflin Road, Manhattan, KS (Family and Child Resource Center) Why: To provide information and resources, specifically on safe sleep during infancy Who: T. Russell Reitz Animal Shelter What: Open House, garage sale, KSU Wellness…

The deadline to file for the November 7 general election was at noon Thursday. The following is a list of candidates who have filed for local races in Riley County. Manhattan City Commission Susan Adamchak Darqel Brown Rosemary Crumly-Loucks Mark Hatesohl Connor Knightley John Matta Karen McCulloh Peter Oppelt Rafael Rodriguez, Jr. Manhattan-Ogden USD 383 School Board Katie Allen Frank Beer Kristin Brighton Robert Busby Andrea Engelken Cervenka Nolan Foth Curt Herrman Courtney Jane Hochman Greg Hoyt Audrey Swartz City of Leonardville Mayor Christopher Shoults City Council Jeff Bulk Marlene Hougland Larry Wendland City of Ogden Mayor Robert Pence City…

The deadline to file for the November 7 general election was at noon Thursday. The following is a list of candidates who have filed for local races in Pottawatomie County. Wamego City Commission Position 5 Mike Baker Dwight Faulkner Dorothy Ann McNinch City of St. George Mayor Debby Werth Andrew Donovan City Council Spencer Parsons Matt Ruhnke Hans Tessmann City of Belvue Mayor James Horak City Council Matthew Barr City of Emmett Mayor Paige Carrier (Holz) City Council Travis Egbert Erin Lacey Rachel Trumbly Spencer Trumbly City of Havensville Josh Mapes John Niehues City of Louisville Mayor Bobby Benton City…

Free meals are being provided this summer for anyone 18 and under at several schools in USD 383. Many of the summer meal programs started this week, and continue through Aug. 4. The program is possible due to annual funding from the US Department of Agriculture. Serving sites include: Amanda Arnold, Bluemont, Lee, Marlatt, Ogden and Theodore Roosevelt Elementary schools as well as Eisenhower Middle School and Manhattan High. Breakfast is served from 7:45 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Lunch is served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays through the summer, with the exception of July 3 and 4 or…

Susan Adamchak entered the race for the Manhattan City Commission last Friday and is among several now vying for one of four vacant seats this November. Adamchak is a long-time resident of Manhattan and a retired sociologist and independent businesswoman. Her experience includes working with several government agencies and international organizations, and says she has worked to influence policy, developed innovative programs and managed projects with million dollar budgets. In an emailed statement to KMAN, Adamchak says she has an appreciation for the community, the volunteers and the organizations that help it flourish, but also notes there are still many…

A Riley County man was among two injured Tuesday following a car crash on the Kansas Turnpike. The Kansas Highway Patrol says 28-year-old Jason Moore, of Ogden, was westbound on Interstate 70 near Bonner Springs at around 7:30 p.m. when he lost control of his Jeep Cherokee and left the roadway to the right. Authorities say the vehicle rolled three times. Moore sustained a minor injury and was transported to KU Medical Center for treatment. A passenger, 23-year-old Isaac Feliciano, of Victorville, California was also hospitalized with a suspected serious injury. The crash report states both men were wearing their…