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Crosswalks improve safety for pedestrians

St. John residents are noticing a big change at six different intersections along First Street and Monroe Street — freshly-painted crosswalks that have already dramatically improved the safety of on-foot pedestrians and children walking to school due to increasing visibility for drivers.

Live Well identifies, addresses safety concerns

St. John, KS – “The new sidewalk along First Street makes me feel safer about letting my son walk or ride to school, I just wish the sidewalk went all the way to the school for our children walking, said Randee Olive, a local St. John parent.

St. John 1% Sales Tax Passes in Primary Voting

On Tuesday, August 2nd, residents in the City of St. John were encouraged to vote on a 1% sales tax proposition. The proposition read as follows: “Shall the following be adopted? Shall a retailers’ sales tax in the amount of one-percent (1.0%) be levied in the City of St. John, Kansas…