The Geary County Sheriff’s Department has reported that Deputies responded at 5:58 a.m. Monday to mile marker 157 on U.S. 77 highway for a non-injury three vehicle accident. Michael McFarland, Oklahoma City,  was driving his 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee as traffic slowed quickly.

Phillip Biwott, Junction City, was driving his 2009 Dodge Jorney, Shakeem Bispham, Junction City, was driving his 2000 Chrysler Sebring and struck Biwott’s vehicle causing a collision between the three vehicles.

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Deputies responded to the 7800 block of Old 77 highway at 6:02 a.m. Monday for a non-injury accident. Cody Perry, Junction City, was driving his 2016 Toyota Yaris and ran into the rear end of a Chevrolet Silverado driven by Rosendo Ramirez, Fort Riley.

The Truancy Success Program in Geary County needs volunteers for a Truancy Court Panel for the 2017-18 school year.

This court session is considered an informal or pre-file court proceeding and is held every Wednesday, when school is in session, beginning at 4 p.m. at the Geary County Courthouse. The panel meets every Wednesday prior to the court session, beginning at 3 p.m. During the panel meeting the progress of each student is discussed.

The panel also works to identify any additional opportunities for effective intervention. To ensure a wide variety of considerations and viewpoints are included on the panel, a diverse group of community members who care about the future of Junction City youth are an essential part of the Truancy Court Panel.

Program staff will host a meeting on August 30 at 3 p.m. at the Adolescent Resource Center at 805 North Washington Street in Junction City. Information on TSP and the responsibilities of panel members will be provided. Staff will also work to answer any questions community members may have about the program.

Students in Geary USD 475 will be able to view the solar eclipse which will occur on Monday.

The school district has announced that USD 475 has purchased “eclipse glasses” for students to allow them to safely view the solar eclipse. The district is asking parents to reinforce to their children the importance of not looking directly at the sun without wearing the safety glasses. Looking directly at the sun is unsafe. The only way to look directly at the uneclipsed or partially eclipsed sun is through special-purpose solar filters, such as “eclipse glasses” or handheld solar viewers. Homemade filters or ordinary sunglasses, even very dark ones, are not safe for looking at the sun.

District staff have surveyed their school yards to decide on a viewing area. In doing that they looked for open areas free of trees and viewing obstacles. Every grade level will be participating so passersby may notice large groups of students outside.

The eclipse is expected to begin at 11:47 a.m. with a maximum eclipse at 1:04 p.m. in the Junction City, Milford, Grandview Plaza and Fort Riley viewing areas. The final stage will be seen at 2:31 p.m.

Students were provided education and information about the eclipse this past week, and will receive that again Monday before activities begin. Staff will also discuss safety guidelines with students and confirm that all participants have proper safety glasses.

The Riley County Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred Friday night at about 10:11 p.m.

An unknown man entered Classic Wine and Spirits at 347 Seth Child Road, brandished a handgun and demanded money. He left the area on foot with an undisclosed amount of money and property.

The suspect was described as a white or Hispanic man, approximately 5’7″ tall and of average weight. He did disguise himself.

Detectives are seeking information which may assist in the identification or apprehension of the suspect. If you have information contact the Riley County Police Department at ( 785 )537-2112 or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers at ( 785 ) 539-7777.

The Geary USD 475 Board of Education will consider approval of the school district’s proposed 2017-18 budget for publication when they meet at 5 p.m. Monday at the Devin Center.

The Board will also consider ratification of the district’s teaching contract for the coming year, and consider classified staff and administrator salaries for the coming year.