Alma NewsLocal news for Alma, KS continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Heavy Rains Flood McFarland- July 9, 2008 The city of McFarland - right in between Alma and Paxico - saw about six inches of rain in an hour-and-a-half's time.http://www.topix.net/city/alma-ks/2008/07/heavy-rains-flood-mcfarland?fromrss=1 Church building resurrects as Eskridge community center- July 3, 2008 In an emotional ceremony the Catholic Church in Eskridge turned its building over to the community for a new use.The word "bittersweet" came up frequently in the ceremony that signified the official and final closing of the church, but gave birth to new life in the community."I want to thank everyone who has made this a glad and sad occasion right now," Gateway to the Flint Hills Coalition PRIDE Boosters President Sandy Williams said. "Because having the church gone is hard."State Senator Laura.http://www.topix.net/city/alma-ks/2008/07/church-building-resurrects-as-eskridge-community... Fire districts do budget work, some to pose ballot question- July 1, 2008 Fire district proposed budgets came in all over the map, and some departments may have to convince their constituents they need the funds they've requested.Wabaunsee County Commissioners heard proposals from Fire District Nos. 3-8 Monday, and warned districts proposing levies of five mills or more that the proposal will need to be voted on by residents in the fire district.County Attorney Norbert Marek explained why.He said at one point there was a cap of five mills on fire districts and the...http://www.topix.net/city/alma-ks/2008/07/fire-districts-do-budget-work-some-to-pose-ballo... Alma Residents Asked To Conserve Water- July 1, 2008 Residents in Alma, Kansas are being asked to conserve water after a water main break.http://www.topix.net/city/alma-ks/2008/06/alma-residents-asked-to-conserve-water?fromrss=1 |