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To build a trail involves group effort

Volunteers to converge at the river on April 19

| April 13, 2008

Approximately 80 members of the Kansas Corps are expected to be in Melvern on Saturday, April 19, to assist area citizens in developing a river trail for use as an outdoor classroom along the banks of the Marias des Cygnes River. The . . . read more

Building a trail to improve community health

A project of the Melvern PRIDE

| February 4, 2008

Melvern is one of seven Kansas PRIDE committees that will receive $3,000 in grant funding to encourage healthy physical activity in the community. Specifically, the committee plans to use the funds to complete a local walking and biking . . . read more

Winning entries will be on display Feb. 11

OCCD Poster Contest

| January 28, 2008

Nine Marais des Cygnes Valley student posters have received recognition in a poster, essay, and limerick contest sponsored by the Osage County Conservation District. Kathryn Vaught and Whitney Arb received a purple ribbon; Aspyn Fuller . . . read more

Melvern PRIDE earns award

| November 15, 2007

Melvern was one of several Kansas communities -- ranging in population from 111 to 6,877 -- that was honored with a Kansas PRIDE Community of Excellence Award at the Kansas PRIDE Day 2007 in Junction City on September 29. Melvern has a . . . read more

Train Calendars For Sale

Sponsored by Melvern Pride

| November 12, 2007

These calendars include 14 colored pages, a brief history of the Railroad Truss Bridge, and photos takes by Melvern area residents. Suggested price is $10.00. All proceeds benefit the Railroad Park Fund in Melvern. Calendars may be . . . read more

Osage County Crime Stoppers

1-877-OSCRIME / 1-877-672-7463

| November 11, 2007

A group of law enforcement officials, city officials, and private citizens have joined together to establish a Crime Stoppers program for Osage County. The information number 1-877-OSCRIME can be dialed toll free, 24 hours a day to . . . read more

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