Sweet Springs

37 seniors graduate Friday at Sweet Springs (05/14/12)
For Sweet Springs seniors, Friday, May 11, was a day of celebration and sentimentality. But they were eager to make it through the evening as the community came out to honor them during the 2012 commencement ceremony.

Sweet Springs School Board approves salary increases (05/10/12)
After approving a step raise for faculty this year, the Sweet Springs Board of Education looked again at a base salary increase during a meeting Thursday, May 10. According to a report from Superintendent Donna Wright, the base bachelor's salary is $871 above the I-70 conference schools' average and $157 below the state average. Wright recommended a 2 percent raise across the board, which includes a step raise...

Sweet Springs officials transfer money for fire truck repairs (11/14/11)
Sweet Springs Mayor Raymond Kinney announced a Sweet Springs fire truck needed repairs at the regular city council meeting on Monday, Nov. 14. The Sweet Springs Fire Board has requested use of funds allotted for fire truck maintenance. The fund amounts to $1,240 and will not cover the full price of the required repairs...

Sweet Springs kills gasoline ordinance (10/11/11)
After discussing prepayment of gasoline at two previous meetings, the Sweet Springs Board of Aldermen let the pending ordinance die on Oct. 11. "I say trash it," said Alderwoman Michelle Schlicting, noting representatives from the gas stations had yet to attend the council meeting and request assistance. "Get rid of it. If they want to do something, they can do something."...

Sweet Springs man arrested for assaulting police officer (09/13/11)
The Sweet Springs Police Department arrested a Sweet Springs man for assault on a law enforcement officer and resisting arrest on Sept. 12. An officer responded to a call involving an intoxicated subject in Sweet Springs. When the officer attempted to control the man, he made verbal threats to shoot people, according to a report. ...

Sweet Springs discusses prepayment of gas, backhoe (09/12/11)
Sweets Springs consumers may have to prepay for gas if the board of aldermen passes a new ordinance. At the regular meeting on Monday, Sept. 12 the board passed a motion to have an ordinance drawn up to require the prepayment of gas between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. The ordinance would ideally stop costumers from driving away without paying. Alderman Eric Rader and Alderwoman Michelle Schlichting voted in favor of drawing up the ordinance, but Alderman Carl Winston disagreed...

Sweet Springs sets tax levy, discusses country club and gas stations (08/25/11)
The Sweet Springs Board of Aldermen held a public hearing for the 2011 proposed tax levy at a special meeting on Thursday, Aug 25. The board unanimously voted to set the tax levy rate at $1.2753 per $100. "It's going to drop a little but very little," said Mayor Raymond Kinney...

Sweet Springs discusses signage, purchases (08/08/11)
The Sweet Springs City Council discussed advertising, employee requirements and large purchases at their regular meeting on Monday, Aug. 8. Robert Frerking with Tri-City Country Club asked the council to consider putting advertisements for the City of Sweet Springs at the club. Recently the club, which serves Concordia, Sweet Springs and Emma, has had difficulty attracting and keeping members. The signage would help the club with expenses and illustrate the city's support for the business...

Two shot in Sweet Springs, suspect charged (Update 4 p.m. July 19) (07/19/11)
The Sweet Springs Police Department responded to a shooting just after 11 p.m. on Monday, July 18. A 24-year-old Sweet Springs man faces six felony charges in connection with the incident.

Sweet Springs approves road improvements, roof repairs (07/11/11)
The Sweet Springs City Council discussed road improvements and new roofing at its regular meeting on Monday, July 11. The board announced the city had accumulated enough money in sales tax revenue to make road improvements on Lexington Avenue. Mayor Raymond Kinney said the city would repair one half of the road before repairing the other half...

Burglary results in more than $2,300 in losses (06/27/11)
The Saline County Sheriff's Department responded to a burglary in rural Sweet Springs on June 21. The victim stated an unknown person had broken into her home, stolen her television and ransacked her bedroom. The thief entered the home through a breezeway between the main residence and the garage. Evidence indicates the perpetrator entered the breezeway through an unsecured screen door. Once inside, the burglar forced open a wood door using a pry-bar from the victim's toolbox...

Property damage reported at Central Electric Power Cooperative substation (06/22/11)
The Saline County Sheriff's Department responded to a property damage complaint at the Central Electric Power Cooperative substation in Sweet Springs on Tuesday. Steve Hartman, a technician at the power company, explained someone had shot a camera housing, which had been placed to deter intruders from entering closed areas of the substation. He noticed the damage on an inspection of the equipment on June 1. Hartman valued the casing at $250...

Sweet Springs approves liquor licenses, road improvements (06/13/11)
The Sweet Springs board of aldermen approved two liquor licenses at their regular meeting on June 13. Dollar General's request for a license caused a minor debate. Alderman Jim spoke out against the lack of security at the store. He claimed the counters there were often left unsupervised...

Sweet Springs FFA holds annual banquet (05/05/11)
Over 200 people attended the Sweet Springs FFA banquet honoring the accomplishments of chapter members who have helped contribute to the chapter's standing as the Missouri's top FFA for four years running. Former chapter member Rachel Thornton, who just finished up a year as a state FFA vice-president, was the featured speaker of the event.

Special meeting leads to resignation (09/29/10)
During a special and closed meeting Tuesday, Sept. 29, the City of Sweet Springs discussed legal and personnel matters -- particularly, Brandon Foose's position as Water and Wastewater Superintendent. The Saline County Prosecuting Attorney's Office filed child molestation charges against Foose Wednesday, Sept. 22...

Sweet Springs students have full fall schedule (09/16/10)

Sweet Springs parent seeks answers for lack of bus stop signs (09/13/10)

Public works separates in Sweet Springs (08/16/10)

New education complex ready for students (08/09/10)
Floorboards may line the hallway and doors are awaiting glass installation, but the new education complex in Sweet Springs is ready for business. School Board members took a complete tour before their meeting Monday, Aug. 9, filling classrooms with anticipation and a sense of achievement...

Elementary school going once, going twice (07/28/10)
It's final. Armored Outreach Ministries will be the new owner of the Sweet Springs elementary school building. A representative of the organization met with the school board Wednesday, July 28, to discuss the sale. "I have worked with six different realtors," said Sharon Knight, realtor for the school district. "This (organization) is the interested buyer we have now. It's up to the board."...

At the FFA District Fair: Sweet Springs sweeps Hog Show (07/13/10)
The Sweet Springs FFA chapter made it a clean sweep at the Central District FFA Fair Hog Show held Monday, July 13, by winning in all the main categories, including showmanship, high point individual and chapter sweepstakes. The Grand Champion Market Hog was shown by Taylor Loges, who will be a senior at Sweet Springs High School in the fall...

Sweet Springs indecisive about Air Evac partnership (07/13/10)
Jerry Kirchhoff, program director of the Air Evac base in Sedalia, addressed the board Monday, July 12, regarding a utility plan that had previously been submitted to the city. The organization partners with "several agencies, associations and groups across the state" to offer discounts and benefits for families and individuals in its member base. ...

Patrol car puts Sweet Springs Board of Aldermen in stalemate (07/12/10)
In its meeting Monday, July 12, the Board of Aldermen were cautious with proceeding. The police department received a bid from OMB Express for a patrol car that would cost $2500 to keep in running condition. OMB offered $1200 worth of credit in exchange for the vehicle, which could be used for the department to purchase merchandise. Already, a main computer at the department is down, requiring the hard drive to be transferred into another machine...

Sweet Springs School Board is eager for new building (07/09/10)
There was nothing timid about it -- the Sweet Springs Board of Education is moving the sale process forward for the old elementary school building. In their meeting Friday, July 9, board members approved a motion to advertise sale of the building at 105 E Main Street pending the completion of the realtor's work...

Sweet Springs springs for two new pool managers (06/30/10)
Sweet Springs Board of Aldermen held a special meeting Monday, June 28, to discuss candidates interviewed by the Pool Board. Aldermen Lewis Bybee said the Pool Board met Sunday, June 27, and recommended they hire Michelle Fuehring and Thea Summers as co-managers for the area swimming pool...

Sweet Springs School Board upbeat about budget (06/14/10)
It was unanimous. Last Thursday, June 10, Sweet Springs Board of Education voted to enact an independent career ladder, "Sweet Springs R-2 Academic Improvement." State officials discontinued the career ladder for school year 2010-2011. The board's plan institutes 40 percent of what has been typical in the past. Superintendant Boyd Jones said the teachers would lose about $5000 from this discontinuation, and their plan would put about $2000 back...

Truck and combine batteries stolen from shed (10/09/09)
A truck radiator valued at $1,000 and three 12-volt batteries valued at $125 each were reported missing from a rural Sweet Springs residence Friday, Oct. 9. An incident report from Saline County Sheriff's Department indicated the items had been taken from a grain truck and two combines parked in a shed on the property. The property's owner said he'd last seen the equipment in July and only discovered the loss Thursday morning...

Prep Grid Round-up ... Week 6: Armstrong runs wild as 'Hounds blank Crest Ridge (10/05/09)
SWEET SPRINGS -- Senior Tyler Armstrong ran for a career-high 222 yards and three touchdowns as Sweet Springs rolled over visiting Crest Ridge for a 40-0 I-70 Conference win. The Greyhounds held a 354-75 advantage in rushing yardage and allowed only four first downs, getting the game's only two turnovers on interceptions...

Prep Grid Preview ... Week 6: Wildcats try to tackle No. 7 Marceline (10/01/09)
SLATER -- Coming off a 45-0 loss to Concordia, the Slater football team could use a break. It's not going to get one Friday. The Wildcats return to Lewis and Clark Conference action at defending league co-champion Marceline, ranked seventh in this week's Class 1 poll...

Prep Grid Round-up ... Week 5: Armstrong breaks loose in 'Hounds' win (09/28/09)
SWEET SPRINGS -- Maybe Santa Fe wished it had formed a football co-op with neighboring Malta Bend. Instead, senior Tyler Armstrong -- an all-CCAA basketball player for the Tigers -- scored four touchdowns Friday against the Chiefs for Sweet Springs, which won an I-70 Conference home contest, 42-6...

Prep Grid Preview ... Week 5: 'Hounds, Chiefs both looking for answers (09/25/09)
It can be fairly said that neither coach whose I-70 Conference squads meet Friday at Sweet Springs is happy with where his team is at approaching the midway point of the season. The 'Hounds' Tim Smith is so disaffected with his offense, which has been shut out twice and is averaging only 8.0 points per game, that he's moved senior all-state guard Zach Thomas to fullback just to get some more blocking...

Sweet Springs football: 'Hounds squeak by St. Paul (09/14/09)
CONCORDIA -- The Sweet Springs football team recorded its first win of the season Friday, but blew enough opportunities to make the final minutes of its 20-18 I-70 Conference victory at St. Paul anxious. During the first quarter, an interception by senior Tyler Dohrman set the Greyhounds up 20 yards away from the goal, but inches from the line a snap was fumbled at the Saints recovered it...

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