Riley County commissioners approved the hiring of a temporary election worker for the upcoming primary election. The primary election is being held for the Manhattan-Ogden USD 383 race due to the number of candidates. County Clerk Rich Vargo says his office was not prepared for a primary election, as one is not typically held for [...]

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Riley County and City of Manhattan officials are in very early talks about a new RCPD substation in Aggieville. Commissioner Kathryn Focke questioned Commission Chair John Ford Monday about a rumor involving the city negotiating with a member of the county. Ford says there has been some discussion with the city and Manhattan Area Chamber [...]

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Riley County Health Department held a mass vaccination clinic for those aged 12-17 at Pottorf Hall on Thursday. The vaccination event encouraged those in that age group to get vaccinated with free goodies available at their carnival.  Health Department Director Julie Gibbs says it’s important to get as many vaccinated as possible, as demand for [...]

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Riley County commissioners approved a mid year salary adjustment for county employees on Monday. The adjustment is a 1% pay scale increase for all active employees.  The 1% increase is for the mid year of 2021, but will also include 2020 and the first part of 2021 for a total of 2.52%. The reason this [...]

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Riley County commissioners received an update from the county courts on their progress since the start of the pandemic. 21st District Chief Judge Grant Bannister says since they have had to put jury trials on hold, they are focusing on other venues for both trials and jury selection. Currently they are focusing on the Wareham [...]

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Riley County commissioners voted 2-1 to demolish the former First Christian Church Property on Monday. The property was first bought last year, when former commissioners Ron Wells and Marvin Rodriguez were joined by current Commission Chair John Ford.   The property was purchased for around $852,000.  Wells and Rodriguez voted in favor of the purchase, with [...]

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