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On the Homefront
Saturday, Nov. 7, 5:15 p.m. by Brandy Nance
Grandparents raise granddaughter while parents serve in Army Read story.
Building Permits
Saturday, Nov. 7, 4:57 p.m. by The Emporia Gazette
City of Emporia building permits issued Oct. 16-31 Read story.
Bad third quarter leads to ESU season-finale loss
Saturday, Nov. 7, 2:34 p.m. by C.J. Moore
Ichabods score 28 unanswered in second half Read story.
Mothers vs. career women
Saturday, Nov. 7, 12:53 p.m. by
Bonnie Erbe talks about woman's roles: Mothers vs. Career Women Read story.
Photographer marks 35 years in business
Saturday, Nov. 7, noon by Bobbi Mlynar
Business Feature of the Week Read story.
Dream come true
Saturday, Nov. 7, noon by Brandy Nance
When one door closed, another one opened for Amber Williamson and Mandi Higgins Read story.
SOS training
Saturday, Nov. 7, noon by The Emporia Gazette
OS will offer a training program for those interested in becoming SOS volunteer advocates, beginning at 4 p.m. Nov. 18 Read story.
Crime of the Week
Saturday, Nov. 7, noon by The Emporia Gazette
Local law enforcement is seeking information regarding break-ins to three restaurants located in the south end of Emporia between Oct. 25 and 28. Read story.
Landfill open Sunday
Saturday, Nov. 7, noon by The Emporia Gazette
To help Emporians with fall yard cleanup, the City of Emporia will provide additional hours to dispose of yard waste at no cost. Read story.
Applebee’s dining for veterans
Saturday, Nov. 7, noon by The Emporia Gazette
On Veterans Day, veterans and those on active duty with proof of U.S. military service are invited to eat a free entree at Applebee’s from lunchtime through the dinner hours. Read story.
Neosho Rapids meeting
Saturday, Nov. 7, noon by
The City of Neosho Rapids city council meeting will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the community building. Read story.
Technical foul
Saturday, Nov. 7, 6:05 a.m. by Ashley Walker
Putting aside whether the Emporia school board took into account taxpayers’ concerns about the long-term value of installing a new football field at Emporia High School, the board technically played by the rules in September when it entered into a contract with Custom Energy Solutions of Overland Park that included spending $1.6 million to install artificial turf and accompanying track. Read story.
Looking for family
Saturday, Nov. 7, 6 a.m. by Rhian Jones, Wales
In the 1880’s Thomas (Tom) Jones and his wife, Elizabeth emigrated from Carno, Montgomeryshire, Wales to Emporia. Read story.
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