What can we reason but from what we know? -Alexander Pope
What can we reason but from what we know? -Alexander Pope
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Changes have been in the works to make antenna TV viewing in the area better for residents. The Region One Translator Association TV service provides free antenna TV to Phillips, Yuma and Sedgwick counties. Ed Lake, owner and operator of RF Systems, LLC, said improvements have been made to the Holyoke tower, which in turn have improved the signal to the Pleasant Valley and Haxtun towers. Lake said that prior to the changes, the old system was a daisy chain of signals that traveled from Denver...
Phillips County Commissioners have made progress on the expansion of the Harvest Park recreational vehicle campground, as reported at their end-of-month meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 24. The existing RV parking spaces were built less than 10 feet wide. This causes space issues since many RVs have slide-outs that make them wider. Commissioners noted that they currently have one estimate for the expansion project, and they're hoping to get another. There are 14 spaces at the park that will be left...
Phillips County commissioners have been provided an update regarding the American Rescue Plan and the funds to be distributed to each entity in Phillips County. The county itself will receive $828,426, Holyoke $554,980, Haxtun $227,220 and Paoli $8,546. Half of the funds are available now and the balance will be paid in 12 months. The funds must be expended by Dec. 31, 2026. Conditional use permit reviewed Commissioners reviewed the April 19, 2018, conditional use permit and its conditions for Sprague Brothers Land LLC for a swine nursery...
Garold Roberts and Tom Timm officially began their terms as Phillips County Commissioners after taking the oath of office Tuesday, Jan. 12. They join Terry Hofmeister on the Board of Phillips County commissioners. Roberts and Timm ran unopposed in the November election and took over the commissioner positions held by Harlan Stern and Don Lock, who chose not to seek reelection. Both new commissioners stressed the importance of making sure Phillips County runs efficiently and their goals include...
A benefit for Bryan Kroeger is scheduled to be held Saturday, Nov. 21, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Phillips County Event Center. Kroeger was recently diagnosed with ALS and the benefit is meant to rally the community together to help the Kroeger family during this time. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a maximum of 50 people can be inside the event center at a given time. Outside seating will also be available if weather permits. Chili, potato soup and pies will be available as well as a free wil...
Steve Bahnsen's last day as General Manager of Paoli Co-op, a post he has held for the last 28 years, will be Oct. 2, after which he will retire. He started his career in Brandon, Neb., in the fall of 1966, where he spent 11 years working at the Fitzgerald and Stewart elevator. He then worked as operation manager of the Dudden elevator in Venango, Neb., for 11 years, followed by two years at the Venango Co-op. After a two-year stretch as location manager in Hill City, Kan., he accepted the...
