You will enjoy reading the April 23rd edition of the Montgomery County Chronicle. Among the stories you will find . . .
• Wilbur Schwatken, coordinator of Montgomery County Rural Fire District #1, was dismissed from his job Monday by the Montgomery County Commission. We’ll have a reaction about the dismissal from the leader of the Montgomery County Rural Fire Board of Directors — a group that gave an overwhelming recommendation for Schwatken’s reappointment prior to Monday’s meeting.
• The curtain will rise this weekend when the Caney Valley High School Playmakers present “Fully Committed,” a riotous comedy focusing on the day in the life of a restaurant reservation organizer. Look for this story, with photos, on page 1.
• Tallgrass Broadcasting, LLC, the parent company of Independence radio stations KIND-AM and KIND-FM, are being sued by a group of music producers who claim the radio stations violated copyright infringement laws. You can read all about this lawsuit on page B1.
• The Cherryvale City Council on Monday adopted a final agreement concerning the clean-up and long-term maintenance of the former Edgar Zinc Smelting Company. As a result of the agreement reached between the City, U.S. Steel Corporation and Citigroup Global Market Holdings, the City of Cherryvale will receive a $55,000 payment to help with the routine maintenance of the smelter grounds. Look for this story on page B2.
• Cherryvale is gearing up for many upcoming events, including a downtown clean-up project next Friday, a school carnival on May 2, and the Cherry Blossom Festival on May 9. Look throughout this edition for more details.
• “Uptown Girls” is the newest business in Caney, catering to girls and women of all ages. The motto is “Purses, Bling and Girly Things” — and there nothing is lacking in this new business, which also includes a full-service salon and spa plus clothing accessories and other merchandise. Meet the store owner in a story on page B1.
• Billy Mills, a U.S. Olympic gold medalist in 1960, will be the guest speaker at Coffeyville Community College on Friday night. Read all about Mills in a story on page A8.
• This week’s Montgomery County Chronicle has numerous other stories of interest to you, including Rudy Taylor’s “Off the Cuff” column and Kathy Taylor’s “Life Little Lifesavers.” You’ll also find Doris Coats’ recipe column in this edition.
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The April 23rd edition has more stories of interest to all Montgomery County residents. Be sure to pick up a copy today at the following locations:
• Caney: Floyds Town and Country, Gunny Sack Phillips 66, Gunny Sack Shell, Casey’s General Store and the Montgomery County Chronicle.
• Cherryvale: Jump Start, Casey’s General Store, Friendly’s Food and Fuel, G&W Foods, Cherryvale Pharmacy, Cherry Hill Express, and the Montgomery County Chronicle
• Tyro: J’s Corner Store
• Independence: Daylight Doughnuts
• Coffeyville: Kabredlo’s Convenience Store
