Osage County News

08/01/2025

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06/01/2025

Osage County News shares information about closures and cancellations due to winter weather.

Postponing an event, cancelling services for the day? Email [email protected], or post your cancellation in the comment section below where everybody in Osage County can see it. Keep warm and safe, Osage County.

Osage County News has been notified of the following closures for the current winter storm:

SOS, Inc., offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, due to the weather. Anyone needing help is asked to call SOS's 24-hour helpline 1-800-825-1295 or text SOSKS to 847411. For more information, see www.soskansas.com.
More on Osage County News:
http://www.osagecountyonline.com/archives/32085

05/01/2025

All highways closed in northeastern Kansas
Low visibility, impassable conditions and extreme winter weather today, Jan. 5, 2025, has caused highways to be closed in northeastern Kansas, including Interstate 70 east to the Missouri state line, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation.

I-70 is now closed in both direction from the Missouri state line in Kansas City west to the Ellsworth County line in western Kansas. Eastbound I-70 is also closed from Hays to the Missouri state line.

In addition, all highways are now closed in Osage, Marshall, Nemaha, Brown, Doniphan, Riley, Pottawatomie, Jackson, Atchison, Wabaunsee, Shawnee, Jefferson, Leavenworth, Lyon, Douglas, Wyandotte and Johnson counties.

These closures are in addition to the closures that took place in north central Kansas earlier this afternoon. Those include all highways in Washington, Clay, Geary, Dickinson, Morris, Marion, Chase, McPherson, Saline, Ellsworth, Lincoln, Ottawa, Mitchell, Republic, Cloud and Jewell counties.

Additional road closures are possible as the winter storm continues to move across the state.

KDOT advises motorists who must travel to have emergency kits on hand with clothes, blankets, food, water and other supplies.
Road closure details on Osage County News:
http://www.osagecountyonline.com/archives/50769

05/01/2025

Information for Freestate customers

Roads across Kansas are quickly becoming dangerous due to freezing drizzle and rain. Cameras shown are almost all covered in a glaze of ice or are beginning to be. Please stay off the roads if possible to avoid a life threating situation!

13/12/2024

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13/12/2024

13/12/2024

Help Wanted: County Program Analyst
USDA, FSA, Osage County Office
115 W. 17th St.
Lyndon, KS 66451
785-828-4631
Salary Range: $40,196- $79,176. Permanent full-time position. Instructions for applying are included in the vacancy announcement at https://www.usajobs.gov/.
Open & Closing Dates 12-12-24 through 12-26-24
USDA is an Equal Opportunity Provider, Employer, and Lender.
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06/12/2024

Join in a Christmas candlelight service at the Calvinistic Methodist Church, Arvonia, Kan.

All are invited to Arvonia, Kan., for a Christmas candlelight service at 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, at the Calvinistic Methodist Church.
Event details on Osage County News: http://www.osagecountyonline.com/archives/50559
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02/12/2024

LYNDON, Kan. – A special prosecutor employed by the city of Lyndon announced today that no charges will be filed against former USD 421 superintendent Bradley Marcotte in connection with his arrest that occurred Oct. 18, 2024, at Lyndon High School.
Lyndon City Attorney Patrick Walsh distributed a press release Monday afternoon by email, which he said was from city of Lyndon’s special prosecutor Jack Hobbs.
Read more on Osage County News: http://www.osagecountyonline.com/archives/50597
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Photo: Lyndon High School

19/11/2024

Tis the season of giving and the Osage City Area Community Foundation has been given an opportunity through the Patterson Family Foundation to double local charitable contributions during the month of November. Your Thanksgiving season benevolence can boost the spirit of giving this year!
Learn more in this letter to the editor on Osage County News: It's Osage County Online!
http://www.osagecountyonline.com/archives/50524

08/11/2024

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31/10/2024

School board alleges superintendent drove school bus after consuming alcohol
LYNDON, Kan. – Twelve days after USD 421 Superintendent Brad Marcotte was arrested at Lyndon High School on charges of endangering a child and interference with a law enforcement officer, the USD 421 Board of Education has publicly revealed the allegations against him.
Read more on Osage County News: http://www.osagecountyonline.com/archives/50420
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LYNDON, Kan. – Twelve days after USD 421 Superintendent Brad Marcotte was arrested at Lyndon High School on charges of endangering a child and interference with a law enforcement officer, the USD 421 Board of Education has publicly revealed the allegations against him.

30/10/2024

Can anyone recommend a reliable and affordable internet service here in Osage County?

29/10/2024

The East Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging wants to remind Medicare Beneficiaries the Medicare Open Enroll Period begins Oct. 15 and runs through Dec. 7, 2024. This enrollment period is to enroll in Prescription Drugs Plans or Medicare Advantage Plans for 2025.
The East Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging provides free, unbiased Medicare counseling and can assist with your Medicare needs.
See more on Osage County News: http://www.osagecountyonline.com/archives/50140
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The East Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging wants to remind Medicare Beneficiaries the Medicare Open Enroll Period begins Oct. 15 and runs through Dec. 7, 2024. This enrollment period is to enroll in Prescription Drugs Plans or Medicare Advantage Plans for 2025.

28/10/2024

The Melvern community will be getting “down on the farm,” as this year’s fall celebration will feature a tractor and antique gas engine show. Everyone is invited to the celebration 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, at Melvern City Park.
Details on Osage County News: http://www.osagecountyonline.com/archives/50354
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28/10/2024

Osage County Emergency Management has issued a burn ban today, Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, for the entire county due to high wind gusts and warm temperatures. Osage County and northeast Kansas are under very high fire danger, while the National Weather Service has placed south central and central Kansas under a red flag warning today. The high fire danger is expected to continue into Tuesday, as the wind gusts continue.

During Osage County’s burn ban, no outside burning is allowed and all county burn permits are suspended. Under conditions of high fire danger, fires start quickly, spread furiously and burn intensely. All fires are potentially serious. All outdoor burning should be avoided in areas with high fire danger.

Warm and windy weather is forecast for Monday and Tuesday, with today’s high near 88, south wind of 15 to 20 mph, and gusts as high as 35 mph.
More details on Osage County News:
http://www.osagecountyonline.com/archives/50349
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25/10/2024

VASSAR, Kan. – It will be a fun time in Vassar as the Osage County town with a one-room schoolhouse celebrates fall and Halloween, this Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024

The annual Vassar Funfest gets underway at 7:30 a.m. Saturday with a biscuits and gravy feed at the shelter on the grounds of the Vassar schoolhouse, followed by registration opening at 8 a.m. for the car show. The downtown Vassar costumed parade begins at 11.
More event details on Osage County News:
http://www.osagecountyonline.com/archives/50333

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