Focus on Stafford County – July 2024

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This is the July 2024 radio show Focus on Stafford County. This month’s show covers a variety of topics including an introduction of the new Stafford County Economic Development office administrator, Sarah Hampton. Other subjects covered are childcare updates and Rural Champion funding; new housing, prices and availability; a grant for a historic district survey in Stafford; nominations for historic register designation; Hudson’s Easter egg hunt and Christmas celebrations; a grant for getting quality internet broadband services in Hudson; an update on St. John’s Pickleboard Court. and status of Gray Studio renovation.

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Stafford County zoning commission gives approval for Port Authority permit

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By Beccy Tanner The Stafford County Zoning Commission has unanimously given their approval for a special use permit that help sets the stage for constructing the Port Authority of Stafford County. Final approval, though, lies in the hands…

In the best of years and those not-so-good, Drach’s orchard is still all about family, fun and produce

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By Beccy Tanner Jean Drach is apologetic as she answers the phone. No apples this year for sale.  And the peaches that she and her husband, Larry, sold, they were brought in from Colorado. But the heirloom tomatoes were awesome.…

Apple dumplings and hot beef sandwiches are Stafford County staples at Kansas State Fair

You cannot go to the Kansas State Fair without entering the Pride of Kansas building and seeing the crowds line up in front of the Wheatland Café booth. Sure, you can check out the butter sculpture and the giant pumpkins, but really the…

Jaffle Sandwiches part of Kansas State Fair’s annual tradition

It was in 1980 when Leanne and Wade Russell began their Jaffle Sandwich pilgrimages to the Kansas State Fair. The couple from Hudson have always been great cooks. But that year, before the fair started, they were looking for something a…

The Tri-County Tribune is here to serve, here to stay

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By Jennifer Stultz Editor [email protected] And just like that we ripped the band-aid off something new that has been in the works for some time but not considered public information until today. Hopefully by the time readers…

Stafford County Organizes A Letter In Opposition to Quivira Call for Water

A letter signed by 32 city and county officials from 5 counties was created in response the Quivira's Call for Water. The letter which outlines the catastrophic effect the diversion of water would cause to these counties was sent to Martha…

Sunflower Trailer, a landmark for St. John

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It was only a few years after Keno Maxom opened Sunflower Trailer at the corner of the old St. John Motel off US-281, that Bruce Heller, first began hauling trailers. It’s been a trailer dealership since 1991, according to their website,…

Elroy’s Pizza in Stafford brings in crowds from all around

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Years ago, there was a little restaurant on Stafford’s Main Street with a sign out front saying “Pizza.” That’s how it was known until a family stepped in. Now, it is “Elroy’s,” and its pizza is legendary. And so is its…

Response to Great Bend Post Article “Eco Devo Looking to Enhance Quivira”

An article came out yesterday written by Mike Courson of the Great Bend Post. Mike's a great guy from what little interaction I've had with him. The article was unfortunately titled "Stafford Eco Devo looking to Enhance Gateway…