Check your license plates: new law takes effect tomorrow (JC POST) -- A new Kansas law taking effect July 1 could require many drivers to remove or replace their license plate frames if they partially block information on their vehicle tags.
Are Electrolytes Worth the Hype? If you’ve walked down the beverage aisle lately or spent a few minutes on social media, you’ve probably seen plenty of advertisements for electrolyte drink mixes promising better hydration, more energy, and improved performance. But are these drinks something most of us actually need? The short answer? Usually, no.
WARNING – There is a danger lurking on the sidewalks of Council Grove. It has come by the way of bicycles, motor bikes, and motor scooters on our sidewalks. Beware when walking, shopping, or doing business along the sidewalks of our great town. I have had more than one close call and have had others tell me about nearly being hit. I don’t want to see anybody get hurt. Man Who Walks John Steinkuehler
The Chase County Chamber of Commerce will host “Facebook 101: Simple Social Media Strategies for Small Businesses” at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 2, at Dry Creek Post Stays & Events, 325 Broadway, Cottonwood Falls.
On June 22, the Morris County Sheriff’s Office received information on the possible location of a stolen vehicle. Deputies responded to the location and located a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 reported stolen in Morris County. A 2007 Dodge Ram 2500 was also recovered that was reported stolen from Shawnee County.
The Morris County Commissioner meeting was called to order on Tuesday, June 16th, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Commissioners Jim Barber, David Fox and Wayne Kohler were present. Chelsey Schmidt, County Clerk, and Bill Kassebaum, County Counselor, were present.
On June 24, a Deputy stopped a vehicle in the 200 block of South Neosho Street, Council Grove, for a minor traffic infraction. A probable cause search was conducted on the vehicle. Marijuana, Methamphetamine, Cocaine, and a large amount of US Currency were located in the vehicle and seized.
Council Oak Regent, Colleen Anderson, and Council Oak Secretary, Pat Schneider of the daughters of the American Revolution, attended the annual conference in Washington DC. Traveling with them was their sister, Tena Brucken of the Samuel Lindscott DAR Chapter. Prior to attending Continental Congress the three spent time in Boston. Sites visited there were the USS Constitution, Paul Revere‘s home, the old North Church, the old state house building, the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum, and finally Plymouth Rock and the Mayflower II reproduction ship. When the president general of the NS DAR enters the hall a huge American flag drops from the ceiling. That in itself is impressive but this year the bald eagle named Lincoln, from the famed Budweiser commercial, made an entrance into the hall above those attending. Committee reports and honoraries of scholastic, military, and service certificates and medals were presented for their efforts. This was a great way to start the celebration of the 250 years of American independence Council Oak member Michelle (Miki) Bowman provided a tour of the board of governors Federal Reserve system building where she works. Pictured left to right are: Merry Colvin, Colleen Anderson, Tena Brucken, Linda Shults, Pat Schneider, Miki Bowman and John Gilpin.
Morris County Courthouse and all departments will be closed on Friday, July 3rd, in observance of Independence Day. There will be no Public Transportation available.
