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        • Leaving a legacy of learning May. 17, 2013
          Three longtime Garfield teachers say good-bye
          Longtime Garfield Elementary teachers, from left, Barbara McCalla, Tami Ibarra, and Janet Clark were honored at a retirement reception Thursday afternoon.
        • State Bound! Steinkamp, Carter take third place at 4A Regionals May. 17, 2013
          Augusta's track and field team had two Orioles qualify for the Class 4A state meet next week by placing in the top four at the 4A Andale meet Friday afternoon.Kyler Steinkamp took third place in the high jump event by clearing 6 feet, 2 inches with no scratches until 6'4". The other three qualifiers...
          Kyler Steinkamp took third place at the Class 4A regional track and field meet in Andale to qualify for State next week.
        • Miss Kansas Pageant send-off party May. 17, 2013
          Wish good luck to Miss Augusta and Miss Butler County next Saturday
          Ashely Ulmer
        • Costello: "Trek 2" too ambitious, honorary for its own good May. 17, 2013
          J.J. Abrams doesn't seem to be clear on what he's doing with the new Trek movies.After the 2009 "Star Trek" movie – which was both a remake and a reboot of sorts – it seemed like he was ready to venture into uncharted territory. But newly released "Trek 2: Into Darkness" turned out to be...
        • Consultant hired to find new City Manager May. 16, 2013
          Process expected to take 3 - 4 months and cost up to $12,000
        • BOE seeks public input on elections May. 16, 2013
          Currently, Augusta has three districts with two board members in each district and one at-large member. But that method may need changed and the BOE is seeking input from the public.
        • AHS Drumline on to final round of competition May. 14, 2013
          Augusta High School Drumline continues to excel
        • Mireles won’t get new trial for teen’s death May. 14, 2013
          The Kansas Supreme Court on Friday upheld the convictions of a man serving life in prison for the murder of an El Dorado teenager Emily Sander.
        • Richard Marx coming to Andover Central Park for free concert June 22 May. 13, 2013
          The Andover Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) and BOB-FM announced today Richard Marx will be performing live in concert Saturday, June 22 in Andover Central Park. The concert will be FREE to attend, however concert-goers must obtain a ticket from one of several area businesses prior to the show.
          Richard Marx
        • 2013 street repair projects approved May. 10, 2013
          The Augusta City Council approved more than a quarter of a million dollars in street repairs Monday night.
        • Project taking place in Augusta May. 10, 2013
          This November will mark 50 years since the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in Texas and the subsequent swearing in of President Lyndon Johnson aboard Air Force One.
        • Kent Bush: What do you get the mom who gave everything? May. 10, 2013
          It’s Mother’s Day again. Once again, I had no idea what to get my mom. When her birthday rolls around in a month, I won’t know what to get her then, either. When Christmas rolls around, well, you get the picture.
        • McCollom plays last show with AHS choir May. 9, 2013
          She retired after accompanying the choir for more than 30 years.
          Kay McCollom played piano for the final time with the AHS choir during the American Bandstand show Tuesday night. McCollom is retiring after more than 30 years with the AHS choir
        • Water restrictions stay in place May. 9, 2013
          Cooler, wetter weather helps the governing body avoid further restrictions.
        • Gazette wins Sweepstakes Award May. 7, 2013
          For the first time since 1980, the Augusta Gazette won the Sweepstakes award in the Kansas Press Association Awards of Excellence competition.
          Augusta Gazette Publisher Kent Bush is pictured here with the sweepstakes award winners from the other divisions of the Kansas Press Association Awards of Excellence.
        • Crime Stoppers to honor law enforcement personnel May. 7, 2013
          Local Law Enforcement personnel will be honored in Augusta for their professional skills, dedication and support in helping make the City of Augusta and the surrounding area a safer place to live and work. As in past years, a week has been set aside to honor the present and past Law Enforcement personnel. This year’s celebration will be May...
        • Costello: "Iron Man 3" deviates for the better May. 3, 2013
          Flawed superheroes are the best kind.When Tony Stark first arose out of the ashes of captivity in the original Iron Man movie, he became conflicted and had to recalibrate his moral standing.Iron Man then realized he had to stop letting pride and selfishness get...
        • Local churches plan service projects May. 3, 2013
          Love Augusta set for June 22.
          Love Augusta
        • Kent Bush: Don't we have enough real holidays May. 3, 2013
          I don't understand why so many faux holidays have landed in the month of May.
        • White Eagle donates to Senior Center May. 2, 2013
          White Eagle Credit Union presented a $2,500 check to the Augusta Senior Center this week. The donation is part of the credit union’s annual program they use to give back to the communities where they are located. Other Augusta entities that will receive donations from the credit union are Meals on Wheels, Project Jai Play and the Augusta...
          White Eagle Credit Union presented a $2,500 check to the Augusta Senior Center this week.
        • Emprise to close downtown Augusta branch May. 1, 2013
          Emprise Bank announced today that they will permanently close their branch location at 512 State Street in downtown Augusta
        • Kent Bush: You shouldn't mock a man and his banana May. 1, 2013
          Would you trade you life savings for a bigger than life banana?
        • Softball team stays undefeated at 16-0, clinches league title, No. 1 seed Apr. 29, 2013
          It hasn’t happened often this season.After Augusta’s softball team shut out Andale in Monday’s opening game 9-0, the Indians bounced back with a strong start in Game 2. They took the lead, and even though it was only a 1-0 lead, the Orioles weren’t going to start panicking...
          Jenna Lynch catches a fly ball during Game 1 of the Orioles
        • Obituary: Karen Bickham Apr. 29, 2013
          Karen went to be with her heavenly Father Sunday morning, April 28. Karen was born Dec. 21, 1938 to Zola Hazel (McDowell)  and Ashford Raymond Castor of Paola, Kansas. She lived most of her childhood in this area and graduated from Paola High School in 1956. She attended Kansas City Business School. Karen was united in...
        • Obituary: Kelly Williams Apr. 29, 2013
          Kelly J. Williams, 50, (the biggest Shocker Fan ever) passed away on April 26, 2013. He was a self-employed carpenter and owner of Kelly's Konstruction in Augusta Kansas. He was born in Wichita, Kansas on January 4, 1963, the son of Carl Clayton and Mary Louise (Vogt) Williams. Kelly was predeceased by his father. He is survived by his...
        • Obituary: Kelly J. Williams Apr. 27, 2013
          50, Augusta
        • Dreiling, longtime educator retiring Apr. 26, 2013
          Eileen Dreiling, principal of Augusta Middle School will retire at the end of this school year, her 37th as an educator.
          Eileen Dreiling is retiring after 35 years in the Augusta school district.
        • Augusta baseball rallies, wins marathon game to get split Apr. 26, 2013
          It took the Orioles seven innings to get on the scoreboard. It took them four more innings to score again.Still, Mason Hiser's strong pitching performance and a late-inning push were enough for Augusta's baseball team to beat Wellington 3-1 after 11 innings Thursday evening. The win gave the Orioles...
          Chase Winter swings away at a pitch
        • Augusta softball wins battle of unbeatens, sweeps Wellington Apr. 26, 2013
          Two undefeated teams took the field at Worden Park Thursday, April 25. For the visiting team, Augusta, its record remained perfect at the end of the night.The lady Crusader's sky-high start to the season was brought back down to earth a bit by the lady Orioles. To start the doubleheader, Game 1 was...
          Courtney Phillips and the Oriole offense picked up their play in Game 2 of the Orioles
        • Time to plan for Spring Fling Apr. 26, 2013
          This year's event is May 8, 2013
        • Residents to circle courthouse for time of prayer Apr. 26, 2013
          Mayor's Prayer Breakfast on May 2
        • Augusta USD 402 offers texting service Apr. 25, 2013
          Anyone who wishes to receive district-wide text messages that are sent out can opt in.
        • Academics spotlighted at Senior Recognition Night Apr. 25, 2013
          AHS seniors applauded for their academic achievements.
          Winners of local scholarships were recognized Tuesday night, as were the Kansas Scholars Curriculum/Diploma of Distinction Recipients.  Above, at right, AHS counselor Alisha Bodyk explains the criteria which the students met to be a part of the program.  The group included four Kansas State Scholars, who received special distinction their senior year.  One of the four is Samuel Davis, in the foreground above with the blue shirt and tie.
        • Kelly/Ohio Intersection Closed for Construction Apr. 24, 2013
          The Kelly/Ohio intersection will be closed to thru traffic starting mid-morning on Monday, April 29th, 2013
          Detour Route - The Kelly/Ohio intersection will be closed to thru traffic starting mid-morning on Monday, April 29th, 2013
        • Water usage is down from 2012, but more restrictions could be necessary soon Apr. 23, 2013
          It won’t take long for Augusta’s water demand to outpace its supply.
        • Police alert public to man posing as city worker Apr. 23, 2013
          Citizens need to be alert
        • Kelly & Ohio: ‘A big complicated project’ Apr. 19, 2013
          The project to realign Kelly and Ohio will close one of the busiest intersections in Augusta for almost three months.
        • Two local students win Young Authors Contest Apr. 19, 2013
          Ewalt Elementary has two winners in the KPTS Young Authors Contest
          Clifford the Big Red Dog with Harrison Painter, first place winner.
        • Softball team sweeps Rockets, improves to 10-0 Apr. 19, 2013
          ROSE HILL—For several innings, it seemed like Augusta's softball team would have to win its closest contest of the season.The Orioles, who already had blasted Rose Hill 15-1 in the opener of Friday's doubleheader, only managed one run through five innings of Game 2.
          Kalie Robinson knocks out a double for the Orioles during Game 2
        • AHS Augustan earns national recognition Apr. 19, 2013
          AHS yearbook earns national attention
        • Earth Day 2013: The Face of Climate Change Apr. 19, 2013
          Kansas Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director Adrian J. Polansky announced his support for Earth Day
        • Legislative Forum/Panel Discussion April 27th Apr. 19, 2013
          Legislative Forum/Panel Discussion from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 27, at the Lakepoint Nursing Center (Community Room), Augusta.
        • AHS groups earn straight 1 ratings at State Contest Apr. 19, 2013
          Concert Band and Bella Canto excel at contest in Winfield
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