County Clerk Rebecca Bossemeyer has announced that all Geary County offices will be closed on Monday and Tuesday Dec. 25 and 26 in observance of the Christmas holiday, except for the Transfer Station.
The Transfer Station will be open for regular hours on Tuesday Dec. 26.
Regular hours for all County offices will resume on Wednesday, Dec. 27.
John Seitz has wrapped up a six-and-a-half year stint as the Military Affairs Council Director in Junction City.
He was honored during a ceremony at the Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, calling his work as MAC Director for the Chamber a labor of love. “I love working with soldiers and their families. The commanders that showed up down here today are a reflection of the kind of relationship we’ve built over time. It’s been fun.”
Seitz was initially asked to serve as MAC Director by county commissioner and former MAC Board Chairman Ben Bennett during a time when there was no funding to pay a director. Seitz worked without a salary for the first 14 months. He loved the job. ” Absolutely. Sometimes I didn’t like greeting Soldiers coming in or departing in the middle of the night, but I made it through all that stuff. It’s a great feeling to know that people care about what you do.”
Bennett credited Seitz with saving the Military Affairs Council operation. “It was just one of those things that we needed some help, we needed somebody that had an interest, and we didn’t have any money so we had to find somebody that was willing to do it.” Bennett added he told Seitz they needed help, and someone to maintain the flow of camaraderie and information.
Seitz said having a representative from the Chamber as a military affairs representative is a fulltime job and it takes a lot of personal commitment. “You have to get to know the people at Fort Riley, because when you do get to know you’ll find out what their needs are and then you can help them solve their problems or fulfill their dreams. That’s what it’s all about.”
The ceremony was held in conjunction with the Chamber’s Jingle Mingle holiday event on Wednesday.
High
49° Cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning. Areas of drizzle through the day. Highs in the upper 40s. East winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the north 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
The Corps of Engineers has announced that outflows at Milford Lake have been increased from 25 cfs to 1000 cfs. Current Lake elevation is 1146.22
The Corps has a plan to begin winter drawdown with maximum releases of 2000 cfs on Jan. 1 to reach the target elevation of 1141.4.
The annual Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign ends Saturday ( Dec. 23 ).
According to a news release from the Salvation Army Riley County Red Shield Coordinator they are currently 50% under their goal of $50,000, and are pleading with the community to volunteer and ring the bell.
With four days remaining, having stands staffed is crucial.
Many of the less fortunate in the community receive assistance through the funds raised during the campaign.
The Geary County Sheriff’s Department has reported that Deputies responded to US 77 Highway mile marker 168 for a car – deer non-injury accident Tuesday afternoon.
David Kirkpatrick, Wakefield, was driving his 2015 Dodge Ram truck northbound when a deer ran out in front of him causing damage to the front end of the vehicle.
Geary Community Hospital recently named Melissa Sheldon, the Employee of the Quarter for fourth quarter. Melissa works in Patient Access/Registration and was nominated by several of her coworkers who said, “Melissa always jumps in to help and is very kind to all of the patients. She is one of the most reliable and hardworking members on the team.”
Picture left to right: Shannon Gaston, Manager of Patient Access, Melissa Sheldon, Patient Access Coordinator; Denise LaForce, Director of Revenue Cycle; and Dr. Joe Stratton, Chief Executive Officer.
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — A former Manhattan city attorney has been sentenced to 17.5 years in prison on child pornography charges.
The U.S. Attorney’s office announced that 55-year-old Bill Raymond, of Andover, was sentenced Tuesday in federal court in Wichita.
Raymond pleaded guilty in August to three counts of transporting child pornography and one count of possessing child pornography.
Prosecutors say Beall committed the crimes in Butler and Riley counties.
He was city attorney in Manhattan from 2012 until he was charged in the child porn case in 2015. Before moving to Manhattan he was an assistant county counselor in Sedgwick County.
MANHATTAN – The Riley County Police Department has concluded its investigation into a battery report involving members of the Manhattan High School football team, according to a statement from RCPD Public Information Officer Hali Rowland.
On October, 26, The Riley County Police Department learned of the incident involving members of the Manhattan High School football team in the 3300 block of Robinson Drive in Manhattan, according to a media release from police.
Officers reported multiple teenage suspects kicked and hit two victims, a 15-year-old and 16-year-old boys.
On October 30, USD 383 spokesperson Michelle Jones confirmed members of the Manhattan High School football team were involved and the school district began working with law enforcement on the investigation.
Now that the police investigating is complete, the case will be submitted to the County Attorney’s Office for a determination on charges. In addition to the original battery offense, a supplemental report has been completed for endangering a child and contribute to a child’s misconduct. Police released no additional details.
RILEY COUNTY — Police in Manhattan are investigating a drive by shooting.
Just after 3:30a.m. Wednesday, the Riley County Police Department advised the public to avoid the 1500 block of Colorado Street while officers investigate what is believed to be a drive-by shooting.
Officers were called to the area for a report of shots fired. A short time later, a home was identified as being struck.
All occupants of the home are safe and accounted, according to police.
Anyone with information on this case, is asked to contact Riley County Police Department at (785) 537-2112 or Crime Stoppers at (785) 539-7777. Using the Crime Stoppers service allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.00.
