May 9, 2008

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LSIS kids raise record sum

Friday, May 9, 2:10 p.m. by The Emporia Gazette

Students at Lowther South Intermediate School have raised more than $2,500 for the American Heart Association during two fitness events this spring. Read story.

Bonnet claims state speech championship

Friday, May 9, 2:09 p.m. by The Emporia Gazette

Emporia High School senior Alex Bonnet claimed the state championship in oration at the state speech tournament held at Shawnee Heights High School on Saturday. Read story.

Toy Shoppe moves

Friday, May 9, 2:06 p.m. by The Emporia Gazette

The Toy Shoppe has moved to a new location in Room 5 at the Kansas Avenue School, 315 S. Market St. Read story.

Westar joins in YouthFriends

Friday, May 9, 2:04 p.m. by Nancy Horst

YouthFriends Kansas and Westar Energy are making a difference in the lives of the young people across Kansas.  Read story.

Tech students bring home honors

Friday, May 9, 2:02 p.m. by The Emporia Gazette

Emporia High School students brought home several awards from the Kansas Student Technology Leadership Competition held last week Read story.

Sheldon wins runner-up or Educator of the Year

Friday, May 9, 1:57 p.m. by The Emporia Gazette

Michelle Sheldon, student support specialist at Riverside Elementary, has been recognized by the Rotary District 5710 through the Educator of Year Program. Read story.

Faith News

Friday, May 9, 1:51 p.m. by The Emporia Gazette

Faith News Read story.

Arts notes

Friday, May 9, 1:44 p.m. by The Emporia Gazette

The Lyon County Historical Society’s “Night at the Museum” will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Lyon County Museum. Read story.

Mexico City pianist, students celebrate Cinco De Mayo

Friday, May 9, 1:42 p.m. by ESU media relations

Students in Nancy Robohn’s music classes at Riverside Elementary School had a treat in store for them May 1. Read story.

Emporia state presents its 54th summer theatre season

Friday, May 9, 1:40 p.m. by ESU media relations

The 54th season of Emporia State University’s Summer Theatre opens June 11. Read story.

Friday thoughts

Friday, May 9, 1:38 p.m. by Chris Walker

Friday Thoughts is a light-hearted commentary. Read story.

Pats on the back

Friday, May 9, 1:35 p.m. by Chris Walker

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About town

Friday, May 9, 1:05 p.m. by The Emporia Gazette

The regular Neosho Rapids city council meeting will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the community building. Read story.

Burglaries being investigated

Friday, May 9, 12:57 p.m. by Bobbi Mlynar

Three residential burglaries were reported Thursday in rural areas south of Emporia, a short distance off Kansas Highway 99. Read story.

The News Briefly

Friday, May 9, 12:53 p.m. by The Emporia Gazette

The News Briefly Read story.

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