Lincoln County Economic Development recently posted in their Live Lincoln County Facebook page of progress being made in restoring Lincoln’s historic downtown district.
Many residents don’t know life without RanDan, Inc. picking up their solid waste every week. After 31 years of serving Lincoln County in this capacity, come rain or come shine, Randy and Krystal Pickering have decided to retire.
According to KSAL news and the Lincoln County Sheriff ’s office, a Salina man who led local law enforcement on a multicounty high speed pursuit is being sought after he slipped put of a handcuff and escaped from custody. Captain Jim Hughes from the Saline County Sheriff ’s Office says they are seeking 37-year-old Steven Moss.
On December 23, 2022, Governor Laura Kelly announced the recipients of the fall 2022 Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (HEAL) grants to revitalize underused and dilapidated downtown buildings and turn them into economic drivers in Kansas communities. A total of 15 projects from across the state are receiving almost $773,000 in matching grant funds.
According to the Kansas Department of Commerce, planting seeds that enhance the quality of life in Kansas communities is key for economic development. Almost $2.7M in Strategic Economic Expansion and Development grants has been awarded to 61 recipients across the state to do just that, including $49,125 in grant funding awarded to the Lincoln County Economic Development Foundation to boost projects in the coming year related to community beautification, libraries, childcare, and food retail.
The past few years have been a challenge for most people. From COVID-19 to politics to extreme inflation, many Americans, including Lincoln countians, have had a rough time of things. So why would we even want to celebrate another year of all this? We do it because it is our chance to leave the bad stuff behind and set out for a new adventure!
Reprinted with permission from patternenergy.com A new daycare center, called The Wilson Daycare Center, is opening in the Wilson Elementary School to provide childcare for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years old.
As cold weather continues with forecasts for increasing blizzard conditions throughout winter, livestock hay needs increase.
Family Hair Flair wins window decorating contest
There have been several news stories across the state regarding serious traffic accidents involving young drivers. Many of these accidents involved serious injuries and even fatalities. Lincoln County has also seen accidents of this kind involving local youth.
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