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Reading receives books from Kansas State Reading Circle
Thursday, Feb. 2, 12:49 p.m. by John Giffin
Students in Reading will have a bigger library to pick from after receiving a donation from the Kansas State Reading Circle Commission. Reading Elementary School students were the recipient of 142 books from the 86-year old organization. Read story.
Schlobohm named Local Hero
Thursday, Dec. 22, 12:42 p.m. by Special to the Gazette
Former Reading Public Information Officer Barbara Schlobohm appeared on the cover and is profiled in the December issue of Ingram’s Magazine, a Kansas City business magazine. Schlobohm was featured for her work on keeping people informed on the Reading recovery efforts after the tornado that hit Reading in May. Below is the article that appeared in the magazine. Read story.
It's a Miracle
Tuesday, Dec. 13, 10:49 a.m. by Regina Murphy
Reading has received a third Miracle. Miracle Cafe, that is. Read story.
Schlobohm steps down as PIO for Reading
Tuesday, Dec. 13, 10:26 a.m. by by Jason Johnston jason@emporiagazette.com
Barbara Schlobohm is stepping down Friday as the public information officer of Reading, a position created to handle the chaotic aftermath of the May 21 tornado. Read story.
Reading rumbling back to life
Tuesday, Dec. 6, 11:48 a.m. by by Jason Johnston and Regina Murphy
A new bank in Reading opened Monday and accepted new customers while Reading Grain & Lumber started to get back to normal. Read story.
Reading recovery continues
Saturday, Oct. 22, 6 a.m. by Russ Morgan, russ@emporiagazette.com
Despite the adversity they have faced after a tornado destroyed much of the town, residents of Reading are looking to come back bigger and better than before. Read story.
ESU students turn out for ‘Day of Caring’
Thursday, Oct. 20, 12:25 p.m. by Special to the Gazette
About 50 Emporia State University students spent a day in Reading, helping residents recovering from a devastating tornado. Read story.
Telethon to raise funds awareness for rebuilding reading
Tuesday, Oct. 11, 1:21 p.m. by Special to the Gazette
With the assistance of McCarthy Auto Group, Cumulus Media, Inc. and KCTV Channel 5, Heartland Habitat for Humanity and Emporia Area Habitat for Humanity are partnering to raise nearly $250,000 for rebuilding efforts in Reading, Kansas. Read story.
Sister city pledges help for tornado recovery
Tuesday, Oct. 4, 1:51 p.m. by Russ Morgan
As it continues its recovery from a tornado that tore through the town last spring, Reading, Kan. is learning about the depth of generosity of a city halfway across the country — Reading, Mass. Read story.
Citizens State bank to open reading branch
Thursday, Sept. 29, 11:32 a.m. by Russ Morgan, The Emporia Gazette
The city of Reading is getting a new bank. Read story.
Reading rebuilds town council
Wednesday, Sept. 28, 1:26 p.m. by Russ Morgan, russ@emporiagazette.com
Remaining members of the Reading town council appointed two new council members at a public meeting Tuesday evening, leaving one spot open that they hope to fill next month. Read story.
Reading residents lobby for Post Office
Wednesday, Sept. 7, 11:26 a.m. by By Russ Morgan - russ@emporiagazette.com
more than 100 Reading residents and members of nearby communities showed up at the Reading School Tuesday evening to voice their concerns regarding the possibility of having the Reading post office shut down for good. Read story.
Reading school doesn't lose any students after Tornado
Wednesday, Aug. 24, 11:41 a.m. by Jeremy Shapiro
After the May 21 tornado ripped through Reading, some residents were worried there would not be enough school children to justify keeping Reading Elementary School open. Read story.
Reading continues with community-wide conversation
Tuesday, July 19, 1:39 p.m. by The Emporia Gazette
An event has been scheduled to involve the voices of community members as the community of Reading continues to rebuild following the May 21 EF3 tornado that damaged many of the structures in the area. Read story.
Fredonia concert will benefit Reading
Monday, June 27, 11:17 a.m. by Monica Springer
A concert in Fredonia in August will benefit tornado victims in Reading and Joplin, Mo. Read story.
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