Esbon NewsLocal news for Esbon, KS continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Fall Harvest back in full swing- October 27, 2007 Fall harvest, which began a month ago, has suffered major interruptions from rain--heavy in some local areas and just enough in some places to slow or halt harvest. With sunshine and warmer temperatures Saturday and a predicted rain that did not come Sunday and Monday, harvest once again is in full swing. With the weather reports predicting sun and clear skies for this week, farmers are hopeful wheat planting and harvesting can continue. Tuesday morning the elevators were contacted for their...http://www.topix.net/city/esbon-ks/2007/10/fall-harvest-back-in-full-swing?fromrss=1 Esbon FD receives grant- October 20, 2007 Esbon Fire Department No. 3 is to receive a $17,100 grant to improve homeland security. U.S. Senator Pat Roberts, announced the award. "I am pleased to announce these funds, which are vital to improve fire fighting efforts and first responder needs in rural Kansas. It's imperative to support our local fire departments," Roberts said.According to the Esbon fire chief, Randy Fogo, the funds will go to purchase a new "slide in," which is a tank and pump in one unit to update one of the existing...http://www.topix.net/city/esbon-ks/2007/10/esbon-fd-receives-grant?fromrss=1 |