Published by fxstandardnews on Tue, 04/19/2022 - 8:00am
By Denise Bonsack, Publisher
Gil-Mor Manor in Morgan was recognized for their low number of COVID-19 cases since the beginning of the pandemic. According to Administrator Terrie Rothmeier, the facility qualified for some additional Quality Incentive Payment funding for each of the performance periods between September 2020 and December 2020.
Published by fxstandardnews on Tue, 04/19/2022 - 8:00am
Despite the continued cold and rainy weather, progress continues on the construction of the new Cedar Heart Homes facility in Franklin. The roof is shingled, the windows have been installed, and it appears that work is underway inside building. The new assisted living facility is scheduled to open later this spring. (Staff photo by Denise Bonsack)
Published by fxstandardnews on Tue, 04/19/2022 - 8:00am
By Denise Bonsack, Publisher
The GFW First Lego League Explore Team received medals for their recent efforts in a ‘virtual’ competition.
This team, which is comprised of six- to 10-year old students, met regularly from January through the end of March on Monday nights from 6 to 7:30 pm in the GFW Elementary School library. This was the first time on a team for most of the members.
Published by fxstandardnews on Tue, 04/05/2022 - 7:56am
After a long wait, the City of Gibbon opened their new playground in the city park on Monday, March 28. Due to a fire at the manufacturer’s warehouse, the delivery of the playground equipment was delayed. It was originally supposed to be installed last summer, but the delays pushed delivery and installation into the winter months.
Published by fxstandardnews on Tue, 04/05/2022 - 7:50am
The Leavenworth Baseball Association donated $1,000 to the Morgan Fire Department and Ambulance Service on March 24, 2022 at the Broken Spoke Bar & Grill. Pictured L-R Mark Jacobs, Fire Chief; Dean Schumacher, Justin Bloemke, Assistant Fire Chief; and Chad Huiras, owner of the Broken Spoke. (Staff photo by Lori Kopischke)
Published by fxstandardnews on Tue, 04/05/2022 - 7:47am
Cedar Mountain drama is performing WCKY by Flip Kobler and Cindy Marcus for their spring play. This play is a whodunit melodrama set in 1939. The play will be performed in the Morgan Auditorium Friday, April 8, and Saturday, April 9 at 7. Tickets will be sold at the door (adults $6 and students $4).
Published by fxstandardnews on Mon, 03/28/2022 - 10:24pm
By Denise Bonsack, Publisher
The Cedar Mountain School Board met for their monthly meeting on March 21 at the Morgan site.
Following the approval of the Consent Agenda, which included a $500 donation to the girls’ basketball student activity account and $150 from CPAC to the SADD Chapter, the board moved on to the Presentation of the Senior Class.
Published by fxstandardnews on Mon, 03/28/2022 - 10:22pm
The Franklin City Council met for their March meeting on Monday, March 14.
After the Pledge of Allegiance and the approval of minutes and the Consent Agenda were complete, Todd Sherman addressed the council about a piece of city property at 242 2nd Ave East that is currently under an agreement for purchase. Sherman expressed interest in the property if the current arrangement doesn’t work out.
Published by fxstandardnews on Mon, 03/28/2022 - 10:20pm
By Denise Bonsack, Publisher
At the most recent meeting on Monday, March 14, the Franklin City Council made the decision to dissolve the Franklin Ambulance Service and create a Medical Response Unit (or ‘MRU’) in its place.
This decision has been coming for a long time. The Franklin Ambulance Service has had problems finding enough people to fill their shifts for several years.
