UPDATE: The flash flood warnings have expired, however, multiple flood warnings have been issued for the Solomon River.&nbsp;

READ: <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/4d0e9e49-3ba2-44d4-8c94-08e56e6c1577">Flood warnings issued for locations along Solomon River</a>

Flash flood warnings are in effect for counties in our area.

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small creeks and streams, country roads, farmland, and other low lying spots.

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Topeka has issued a flash flood warning in effect for northern Ottawa County until 9 a.m. Saturday. At 5:54 a.m. CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing rain across the warned area. Up to three inches of rain have already fallen. Flash flooding is already occurring.

Additionally, NWS in Topeka has issued a flash flood warning in effect until 8:30 a.m. Saturday for southwestern Clay County and southern Cloud County. At 4:01 a.m. CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. 3 to 6 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is already occurring.

A flash flood warning for part of Mitchell County is set to expire at 7 a.m.

UPDATE: The flash flood warnings have expired, however, multiple flood warnings have been issued for the Solomon River.&nbsp;READ: <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/4d0e9e49-3ba2-44d4-8c94-08e56e6c1577">Flood warnings issued for locations along Solomon River</a>Flash flood warnings are in effect for counties in our area.Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small creeks and streams, country roads, farmland, and other low lying spots.The National Weather Service (NWS) in Topeka has issued a flash flood warning in effect for northern Ottawa County until 9 a.m. Saturday. At 5:54 a.m. CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing rain across the warned area. Up to three inches of rain have already fallen. Flash flooding is already occurring.Additionally, NWS in Topeka has issued a flash flood warning in effect until 8:30 a.m. Saturday for southwestern Clay County and southern Cloud County. At 4:01 a.m. CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. 3 to 6 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is already occurring.A flash flood warning for part of Mitchell County is set to expire at 7 a.m.

NWS: Flash flood warnings have expired

MCPHERSON -- The McPherson County Health Department today reported seven new confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the county total to 62 cases.

The following information about the new cases was provided by the health department.

•One newly positive case is a symptomatic female in her 30s with known exposure and is recovering at home.

•Another newly positive case is a symptomatic female in her 40s with known exposure and is recovering at home.

•Another newly positive case is a symptomatic male in his 60s with known exposure and is recovering at home.

•Another newly positive case is a symptomatic female in her 60s with known exposure and is recovering at home.

•Another newly positive case is a symptomatic female in her 20s with known exposure and is recovering at home.

•Another newly positive case is a symptomatic female in her 60s with unknown exposure and is recovering at home.

•Another newly positive case is a symptomatic male in his 20s with unknown exposure and is recovering at home.

The health department noted that 41 of the total confirmed cases in McPherson County have now met recovery guidelines set forth by the KDHE.

Following is additional information provided by the McPherson County Health Department.

McPherson County has had a tremendous uptake in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in the last week. An alarming amount of cases are asymptomatic, meaning they do not have any signs or symptoms. A portion of these positive cases report attending gatherings at local lakes, parties, or traveling sport tournaments while contagious. These are events both inside and outside of McPherson County. If you are notified by the Health Department of being a contact of someone who is positive for COVID-19, you MUST quarantine at home for 14 days. This means that a negative test will not return an exposed person to work/sports/daycare/etc. sooner than 14 days. If you are a contact, decide to be tested, and it comes back negative, you STILL have to finish your 14-day period because you may become contagious anytime during the rest of the 14 days. We do NOT routinely recommend testing contacts unless symptoms arise or a high risk individual is involved. People who have not had direct exposure to someone with COVID-19 do not need to quarantine and are not excluded from work/sports/daycare/etc.

If you are being tested for COVID-19, you are considered a Person Under Investigation (PUI). The PUI MUST isolate while waiting on results. The PUI should isolate away from anyone in their household. If they are not able to isolate away from the household members by staying in their own room, the entire household must quarantine while awaiting results to reduce exposure.

If a person in quarantine does not develop any COVID-19 symptoms, then they are released from quarantine at the end of 14 days. If symptoms do develop during those 14 days, the person is to contact their primary provider for further evaluation and/or testing. People who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 may be released from isolation at the direction of the Health Department when it has been 10 days since the onset of symptoms AND 72 hours since symptoms have resolved. This symptom-based method of returning people to work is preferred to a testing-based method of returning people to work because tests can still remain positive long after the virus is no longer active.

These are challenging days for groups and businesses. They are responsible for providing a safe environment for their employees and participants. They are severely affected when their employees and participants are excluded due to exposure. Much of this exposure is occurring outside of work. The best way to keep our businesses open and functional and keep our social interactions available is to maintain a 6-foot physical distance between people and wear a mask when in public when physical distancing may be difficult to maintain.

MCPHERSON -- The McPherson County Health Department today reported seven new confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the county total to 62 cases.The following information about the new cases was provided by the health department.•One newly positive case is a symptomatic female in her 30s with known exposure and is recovering at home.•Another newly positive case is a symptomatic female in her 40s with known exposure and is recovering at home.•Another newly positive case is a symptomatic male in his 60s with known exposure and is recovering at home.•Another newly positive case is a symptomatic female in her 60s with known exposure and is recovering at home.•Another newly positive case is a symptomatic female in her 20s with known exposure and is recovering at home.•Another newly positive case is a symptomatic female in her 60s with unknown exposure and is recovering at home.•Another newly positive case is a symptomatic male in his 20s with unknown exposure and is recovering at home.The health department noted that 41 of the total confirmed cases in McPherson County have now met recovery guidelines set forth by the KDHE.Following is additional information provided by the McPherson County Health Department.McPherson County has had a tremendous uptake in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in the last week. An alarming amount of cases are asymptomatic, meaning they do not have any signs or symptoms. A portion of these positive cases report attending gatherings at local lakes, parties, or traveling sport tournaments while contagious. These are events both inside and outside of McPherson County. If you are notified by the Health Department of being a contact of someone who is positive for COVID-19, you MUST quarantine at home for 14 days. This means that a negative test will not return an exposed person to work/sports/daycare/etc. sooner than 14 days. If you are a contact, decide to be tested, and it comes back negative, you STILL have to finish your 14-day period because you may become contagious anytime during the rest of the 14 days. We do NOT routinely recommend testing contacts unless symptoms arise or a high risk individual is involved. People who have not had direct exposure to someone with COVID-19 do not need to quarantine and are not excluded from work/sports/daycare/etc.If you are being tested for COVID-19, you are considered a Person Under Investigation (PUI). The PUI MUST isolate while waiting on results. The PUI should isolate away from anyone in their household. If they are not able to isolate away from the household members by staying in their own room, the entire household must quarantine while awaiting results to reduce exposure.If a person in quarantine does not develop any COVID-19 symptoms, then they are released from quarantine at the end of 14 days. If symptoms do develop during those 14 days, the person is to contact their primary provider for further evaluation and/or testing. People who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 may be released from isolation at the direction of the Health Department when it has been 10 days since the onset of symptoms AND 72 hours since symptoms have resolved. This symptom-based method of returning people to work is preferred to a testing-based method of returning people to work because tests can still remain positive long after the virus is no longer active.These are challenging days for groups and businesses. They are responsible for providing a safe environment for their employees and participants. They are severely affected when their employees and participants are excluded due to exposure. Much of this exposure is occurring outside of work. The best way to keep our businesses open and functional and keep our social interactions available is to maintain a 6-foot physical distance between people and wear a mask when in public when physical distancing may be difficult to maintain.

McPherson County reports 7 new confirmed cases of COVID-19

Following is Saline County's COVID-19 update for Friday.

There are 21 new positive COVID-19 cases in Saline County that have been identified since the Wednesday, June 24 report. The total for the county is now 98, with 60 cases that are actively being monitored by the Health Department. All of the new cases are associated with prior positive cases and all of these individuals are isolated. *KDHE is reporting 81 positives for Saline County but that total does not include the most recent cases received since their last update at 12:30 pm. The total for Saline County is 98. With all of our additional cases, we were able to determine where the virus was contracted and have notified all close contacts that could have potentially been exposed.

According to the Kansas Department of Health &amp; Environment, there are now 13,538 cases and 264 deaths statewide. This information can be found at <a href="https://www.coronavirus.kdheks.gov/">https://www.coronavirus.kdheks.gov/</a>.

“While the rise in case numbers is concerning, it is only one part of the overall picture that is used to make decisions,” said County Health Officer Jason Tiller. “There are three other data setsthat are looked at. Those are the number of hospitalizations, the use of hospital resources since Salina Regional does get patients from other hospitals, and the number of deaths. Of those four, only case numbers have risen.”

Should businesses have questions about how to protect their employees and patrons; please contact the Saline County Health Department 785-826-6600. The Department will continue to work closely with businesses to help avoid any business closures.

Every individual has a responsibility and a choice to do what they feel is right. Here is what you can do to help us to stop the spread:

•Maximize physical distance (6 feet or more) in public settings

•Avoid socializing with large groups

•High-risk individuals should only leave the house for essential needs

•Check-in (via phone/letter/text/email) with friends and family who are isolated

Only follow official sources to obtain information: <a href="http://www.saline.org/coronavirus">www.saline.org/coronavirus</a> or <a href="http://www.kdheks.gov">www.kdheks.gov</a>.

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 </figure>Following is Saline County's COVID-19 update for Friday.There are 21 new positive COVID-19 cases in Saline County that have been identified since the Wednesday, June 24 report. The total for the county is now 98, with 60 cases that are actively being monitored by the Health Department. All of the new cases are associated with prior positive cases and all of these individuals are isolated. *KDHE is reporting 81 positives for Saline County but that total does not include the most recent cases received since their last update at 12:30 pm. The total for Saline County is 98. With all of our additional cases, we were able to determine where the virus was contracted and have notified all close contacts that could have potentially been exposed.According to the Kansas Department of Health &amp; Environment, there are now 13,538 cases and 264 deaths statewide. This information can be found at <a href="https://www.coronavirus.kdheks.gov/">https://www.coronavirus.kdheks.gov/</a>.“While the rise in case numbers is concerning, it is only one part of the overall picture that is used to make decisions,” said County Health Officer Jason Tiller. “There are three other data setsthat are looked at. Those are the number of hospitalizations, the use of hospital resources since Salina Regional does get patients from other hospitals, and the number of deaths. Of those four, only case numbers have risen.”Should businesses have questions about how to protect their employees and patrons; please contact the Saline County Health Department 785-826-6600. The Department will continue to work closely with businesses to help avoid any business closures.Every individual has a responsibility and a choice to do what they feel is right. Here is what you can do to help us to stop the spread:•Stay home if you’re sick•Wear masks in public settings•Maximize physical distance (6 feet or more) in public settings•Avoid socializing with large groups•High-risk individuals should only leave the house for essential needs•Check-in (via phone/letter/text/email) with friends and family who are isolated•Wash your hands frequentlyOnly follow official sources to obtain information: <a href="http://www.saline.org/coronavirus">www.saline.org/coronavirus</a> or <a href="http://www.kdheks.gov">www.kdheks.gov</a>.

Saline County: 21 new confirmed COVID-19 cases; total at 98

MCPHERSON -- A beneficial patch. From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/McPhersonCountyksSheriff/">McPherson County KS Sheriff's Office</a> Facebook page:

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McPherson County Sheriff's Office patches to benefit local group

The Saline County Sheriff's Office is investigating a burglary at the Cargill elevator west of Salina.

According to Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan, surveillance video shows that at approximately 1 a.m. Thursday, a vehicle parked along the roadway near the office/scale area of the elevator, which is located at 1112 North Halstead Road. Someone then broke through a wooden door and into the office area, he said. 

Items taken include the following, Soldan said.

A black Motorola radio with microphone, valued at $665

A blood-born pathogens first aid kit valued at $150

Additionally, damage to the door was estimated at $10, he said.

Sheriff's office personnel hope to review surveillance video from other cameras at the elevator in an effort to identify the vehicle and burglar, Soldan said. 

The Saline County Sheriff's Office is investigating a burglary at the Cargill elevator west of Salina.According to Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan, surveillance video shows that at approximately 1 a.m. Thursday, a vehicle parked along the roadway near the office/scale area of the elevator, which is located at 1112 North Halstead Road. Someone then broke through a wooden door and into the office area, he said. Items taken include the following, Soldan said.A black Motorola radio with microphone, valued at $665Lock box keys valued at $5A blood-born pathogens first aid kit valued at $150Additionally, damage to the door was estimated at $10, he said.Sheriff's office personnel hope to review surveillance video from other cameras at the elevator in an effort to identify the vehicle and burglar, Soldan said.

Sheriff's office investigating burglary at Cargill elevator

A Salina man was arrested Thursday morning after an incident at a southwest Salina storage facility.

Officers were called to the Storage Mart, 1540 West Schilling Road, at 10 a.m. Thursday for the report of storage unit theft, Salina Police Detective Sergeant David Villanueva said this morning. When they arrived, they noticed several individuals moving items from multiple vehicles and thought it suspicious, he said.

As they approached the individuals, one took off running, first north on Centennial Road, then through the Airport Apartments on Berschel Avenue, before being located in a drainage structure near the intersection of Scanlan Avenue and Sutherland Road, Villanueva said.

When Dolton Glen Dewitt, 21, of Salina, was apprehended, officers found marijuana in his pocket, Villanueva said. Back at the storage facility, officers searched a vehicle belonging to Dewitt, he said. The vehicle had an improper tag and the VIN had been removed, Villanueva said. Additionally, methamphetamine and marijuana were found in the vehicle, he said.

Dewitt was arrested on the following requested charges, Villanueva said.

Two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia

He also was arrested on several active warrants from Saline County District Court for felony drug offenses

The storage unit theft investigation continues, Villanueva said.

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 </figure>A Salina man was arrested Thursday morning after an incident at a southwest Salina storage facility.Officers were called to the Storage Mart, 1540 West Schilling Road, at 10 a.m. Thursday for the report of storage unit theft, Salina Police Detective Sergeant David Villanueva said this morning. When they arrived, they noticed several individuals moving items from multiple vehicles and thought it suspicious, he said.As they approached the individuals, one took off running, first north on Centennial Road, then through the Airport Apartments on Berschel Avenue, before being located in a drainage structure near the intersection of Scanlan Avenue and Sutherland Road, Villanueva said.When Dolton Glen Dewitt, 21, of Salina, was apprehended, officers found marijuana in his pocket, Villanueva said. Back at the storage facility, officers searched a vehicle belonging to Dewitt, he said. The vehicle had an improper tag and the VIN had been removed, Villanueva said. Additionally, methamphetamine and marijuana were found in the vehicle, he said.Dewitt was arrested on the following requested charges, Villanueva said.Possession of methamphetaminePossession of marijuanaTwo counts of possession of drug paraphernaliaHe also was arrested on several active warrants from Saline County District Court for felony drug offensesThe storage unit theft investigation continues, Villanueva said.

Salina man arrested on requested drug charges

Two people from Indiana are in the Saline County Jail on multiple requested charges after leading deputies on an early Friday morning pursuit.

A Saline County Sheriff's deputy was in the 500 block of North Ninth Street at 2:49 a.m. Friday when he noticed a 2020 silver Dodge Charger with no license plate. When the deputy attempted to stop the vehicle, it fled northbound on North Ninth Street before turning west on Interstate 70 (I-70), sometimes traveling in excess of 100 mph, Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan said this morning.

•Exit I-70 at Halstead Road, then south to the entry ramp to eastbound I-70

•East on I-70 then south on Interstate 135 (I-135)

•West on Crawford Street to Halstead Road before turning around and driving east in the westbound lane, causing deputies to swerve to avoid a head-on collision

Soldan said a Salina Police Officer had deployed stop spikes just north of the State Street exit on I-135. When the Charger drove over the spikes, however, the pull rope broke and the officer was unable to retrieve the spikes before two sheriff's vehicles and a motorist's vehicle drove over them, causing multiple tire punctures, Soldan explained. No one was injured, he added.

The Charger continued north on U.S. Highway 81, exiting at Kansas Highway 143, Soldan said. The charger then turned west, but was unable to successfully navigate the gravel road at the "T" intersection just west of I-135, he said. 

The driver and a passenger exited the Charger and fled on foot, hiding in a nearby field before being apprehended, Soldan said. The Charger, as it turns out, was reported stolen out of Illinois, he said.

The driver, Destinee Milton-Mata, 23, of Gary, Ind., was arrested on the following requested charges, Soldan said.

Aggravated assault on an law enforcement officer

The passenger, Stefano Childress, 31, of Hammond, Ind., was arrested on the following requested charges, Soldan said.

Soldan said that a 30-day permit belonging to one of the individuals, but not to the Charger, was duct taped inside the back window, but because of the window tinted was not able to be seen.

Two people from Indiana are in the Saline County Jail on multiple requested charges after leading deputies on an early Friday morning pursuit.A Saline County Sheriff's deputy was in the 500 block of North Ninth Street at 2:49 a.m. Friday when he noticed a 2020 silver Dodge Charger with no license plate. When the deputy attempted to stop the vehicle, it fled northbound on North Ninth Street before turning west on Interstate 70 (I-70), sometimes traveling in excess of 100 mph, Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan said this morning.The chase continued as follows.•Exit I-70 at Halstead Road, then south to the entry ramp to eastbound I-70•East on I-70 then south on Interstate 135 (I-135)•West on Crawford Street to Halstead Road before turning around and driving east in the westbound lane, causing deputies to swerve to avoid a head-on collision•Northbound on I-135Soldan said a Salina Police Officer had deployed stop spikes just north of the State Street exit on I-135. When the Charger drove over the spikes, however, the pull rope broke and the officer was unable to retrieve the spikes before two sheriff's vehicles and a motorist's vehicle drove over them, causing multiple tire punctures, Soldan explained. No one was injured, he added.The Charger continued north on U.S. Highway 81, exiting at Kansas Highway 143, Soldan said. The charger then turned west, but was unable to successfully navigate the gravel road at the "T" intersection just west of I-135, he said. The driver and a passenger exited the Charger and fled on foot, hiding in a nearby field before being apprehended, Soldan said. The Charger, as it turns out, was reported stolen out of Illinois, he said.The driver, Destinee Milton-Mata, 23, of Gary, Ind., was arrested on the following requested charges, Soldan said.A registration violationFelony flee and eludeAggravated assault on an law enforcement officerObstructionTransporting an open containerDriving while suspendedPossession of stolen propertyThe passenger, Stefano Childress, 31, of Hammond, Ind., was arrested on the following requested charges, Soldan said.ObstructionPossession of stolen propertySoldan said that a 30-day permit belonging to one of the individuals, but not to the Charger, was duct taped inside the back window, but because of the window tinted was not able to be seen.

Two from Indiana jailed after high-speed chase early Friday

Two farmers in south-central Saline County lost parts of their wheat fields to fire Thursday afternoon. 

Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan said this morning that deputies and Rural Fire District No. 2 personnel were called to the 9600 block of South Burma Road for the report of a wheat field on fire. 

Leon Swanson, 77, had started to cut his wheat and had made a first pass when someone noticed the field was on fire, Soldan said. It is believed that something on the combine overheated and caused the fire, he said. Swanson was able to get his combine out of the field in time, Soldan added.

Twenty acres of Swanson's field burned at an estimated loss of $5,950, he said.

Additionally, the fire jumped into an adjoining wheat field belonging to Matthew Cline, 40, with a loss of 13 acres estimated at $2,210, Soldan said.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/6/1593186371361.jpeg" alt="Rural Fire District No. 2 and Saline County Sheriff's deputies responded to a fire in two wheat fields in south-central Saline County Thursday afternoon. Photo courtesy Saline County Sheriff's Office" />
 <figcaption>Rural Fire District No. 2 and Saline County Sheriff's deputies responded to a fire in two wheat fields in south-central Saline County Thursday afternoon. Photo courtesy Saline County Sheriff's Office</figcaption>
 </figure>Two farmers in south-central Saline County lost parts of their wheat fields to fire Thursday afternoon. Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan said this morning that deputies and Rural Fire District No. 2 personnel were called to the 9600 block of South Burma Road for the report of a wheat field on fire. Leon Swanson, 77, had started to cut his wheat and had made a first pass when someone noticed the field was on fire, Soldan said. It is believed that something on the combine overheated and caused the fire, he said. Swanson was able to get his combine out of the field in time, Soldan added.Twenty acres of Swanson's field burned at an estimated loss of $5,950, he said.Additionally, the fire jumped into an adjoining wheat field belonging to Matthew Cline, 40, with a loss of 13 acres estimated at $2,210, Soldan said.

Hot combine sets fire to two wheat fields in southern Saline County

On this episode of Forward Ever; Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman speaks with&nbsp;Kansas Senate President Susan Wagle.

<div><iframe title="Forward Ever: Kansas Senate President Susan Wagle" height="400" width="400" style="border: none;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/media/player/yhb92-e13534?from=yiiadmin&download=1&version=1&vjs=1&skin=3&auto=0&share=1&fonts=Helvetica&download=1&rtl=0&pbad=1"></iframe></div>On this episode of Forward Ever; Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman speaks with&nbsp;Kansas Senate President Susan Wagle.

🎤Forward Ever: Kansas Senate President Susan Wagle

Here's the latest from the National Weather Service in Wichita concerning the weather later today:

Storms will be possible this evening into the overnight hours for parts of central and eastern Kansas. The stronger storms will be capable of golf ball size hail, 70 mph winds and heavy rain that may lead to localized flooding.

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 </figure>Here's the latest from the National Weather Service in Wichita concerning the weather later today:Storms will be possible this evening into the overnight hours for parts of central and eastern Kansas. The stronger storms will be capable of golf ball size hail, 70 mph winds and heavy rain that may lead to localized flooding.

NWS: Golf ball sized hail, 70 mph winds, heavy rain possible tonight

On June 23, between 4:10 and 4:25 p.m., a man was observed taking two baby monitors valued at $450, from Target, 2939 Market Place, Salina. 

The male was wearing a white hat, a black mask, black/white Nike golf shirt and blue jeans. Photographs were obtained.

If you have any information concerning this event or identification of this individual, call Crimestoppers at 825-TIPS, text SATIPS to CRIMES (274637), or visit <a href="https://new.tipsubmit.com/en/create-report/anonymous/salina.org">https://new.tipsubmit.com/en/create-report/anonymous/salina.org</a> to submit a web tip. You may receive a cash reward of up to $1,000, and you are not required to give your name. 2020-18368.

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 </figure>On June 23, between 4:10 and 4:25 p.m., a man was observed taking two baby monitors valued at $450, from Target, 2939 Market Place, Salina. The male was wearing a white hat, a black mask, black/white Nike golf shirt and blue jeans. Photographs were obtained.<figure>
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 </figure>If you have any information concerning this event or identification of this individual, call Crimestoppers at 825-TIPS, text SATIPS to CRIMES (274637), or visit <a href="https://new.tipsubmit.com/en/create-report/anonymous/salina.org">https://new.tipsubmit.com/en/create-report/anonymous/salina.org</a> to submit a web tip. You may receive a cash reward of up to $1,000, and you are not required to give your name. 2020-18368.

Crimestoppers seeks tips about shoplifting case

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Russell Stover Chocolates factory and store is located right of I-70 at exit 270 on the west side of Abilene, Kansas, and has been in business nationally since 1923.

Russell Stover Chocolates is an equal opportunity employer.

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 </figure>These positions are full time with benefits. The positions available are:· 1st Shift Candy Makers· 2nd Shift Candy Makers· 2nd Shift Service· 2nd Shift Packers· 2nd Shift Wrapping Lead· 2nd Shift Machine Operators· Box Supervisor· Utility Forklift DriverCheck out these jobs! To apply for these positions, go to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.russellstover.com/careers">www.russellstover.com/careers</a>.Russell Stover Chocolates factory and store is located right of I-70 at exit 270 on the west side of Abilene, Kansas, and has been in business nationally since 1923.Russell Stover Chocolates is an equal opportunity employer.

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Today is Friday, June 26, the 178th day of 2020. There are 188 days left in the year. 

On June 26, 1948, the Berlin Airlift began in earnest after the Soviet Union cut off land and water routes to the isolated western sector of Berlin. 

In 1870, the first section of Atlantic City, New Jersey's Boardwalk was opened to the public. 

In 1911, John J. McDermott became the first American-born golf player to win the U.S. Open, played in Chicago. 

In 1917, the first troops of the American Expeditionary Force deployed to France during World War I landed in St. Nazaire. 

In 1936, President Franklin D. Roosevelt was nominated for a second term of office by delegates to the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. 

In 1963, President John F. Kennedy visited West Berlin, where he delivered his famous speech expressing solidarity with the city's residents, declaring: "Ich bin ein Berliner" (I am a Berliner). 

In 1968, President Lyndon B. Johnson announced his choice of Abe Fortas to succeed the retiring Earl Warren as chief justice of the United States (however, Fortas later withdrew in the face of stiff Senate opposition). 

In 1974, the supermarket price scanner made its debut in Troy, Ohio, as a 10-pack of Wrigley's Juicy Fruit chewing gum costing 67 cents and bearing a Uniform Product Code (UPC) was scanned by a Marsh Supermarket cashier. 

In 1977, 42 people were killed when a fire sent toxic smoke pouring through the Maury County Jail in Columbia, Tennessee. Elvis Presley performed his last concert at Market Square Arena in Indianapolis. 

In 1993, President Bill Clinton announced the U.S. had launched missiles against Iraqi targets because of "compelling evidence" Iraq had plotted to assassinate former President George H.W. Bush. 

In 1996, the Supreme Court ordered the Virginia Military Institute to admit women or forgo state support. 

In 1997, the first Harry Potter novel, "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" by J.K. Rowling, was published in the United Kingdom (it was later released in the United States under the title "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone"). 

In 2013, in deciding its first cases on the issue, the U.S. Supreme Court gave the nation's legally married gay couples equal federal footing with all other married Americans and also cleared the way for same-sex marriages to resume in California. 

Ten years ago: At odds over how to strengthen the global economic recovery, Group of Eight leaders meeting in Canada did find common ground on foreign policy, condemning North Korea for the alleged sinking of a South Korean warship and endorsing a five-year exit timetable for Afghanistan. Ghana sent the U.S. packing from the World Cup in South Africa, eliminating the Americans in the second round.

Five years ago: President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and their wives visited Charleston, South Carolina, where nine Black churchgoers had been shot to death; Obama eulogized one of the victims, the Rev. Clementa Pinckney, who was the pastor of the church and also a state senator. Richard Matt, one of two convicted murderers who'd escaped from the Clinton Correctional Facility in upstate New York, was shot and killed by authorities in a wooded area 30 miles from the prison; David Sweat remained at large (he was arrested two days later). A gunman killed 38 tourists on a beach in Sousse, Tunisia, in an attack later claimed by the Islamic State group. Former Russian Prime Minister Yevgeny Primakov, 85, died in Moscow.

One year ago: Meeting for the first time on the debate stage in the 2020 presidential campaign, ten Democrats railed against an economy and an administration that they argued exist only for the rich, as they embraced income inequality as a defining theme in their fight to deny Donald Trump a second term in office. (Ten other Democrats would meet in a separate debate a day later.)

Today's Birthdays: Jazz musician-film composer Dave Grusin is 86. Actor Josef Sommer is 86. Singer Billy Davis Jr. is 82. Rock singer Georgie Fame is 77. Actor Clive Francis is 74. Rhythm and blues singer Brenda Holloway is 74. Actor Michael Paul Chan is 70. Actor Robert Davi is 69. Singer-musician Mick Jones is 65. Actor Gedde Watanabe is 65. Rock singer Chris Isaak is 64. Rock singer Patty Smyth is 63. Singer Terri Nunn (Berlin) is 61. U.S. Bicycling Hall of Famer Greg LeMond is 59. Rock singer Harriet Wheeler (The Sundays) is 57. Country musician Eddie Perez (The Mavericks) is 52. Rock musician Colin Greenwood (Radiohead) is 51. Writer-director Paul Thomas Anderson is 50. Actor Sean Hayes is 50. Actor Matt Letscher is 50. Actor Chris O'Donnell is 50. Actor Nick Offerman is 50. Actress Rebecca Budig is 47. Retired MLB All-Star Derek Jeter is 46. Contemporary Christian musician Jeff Frankenstein (Newsboys) is 46. Country singer Gretchen Wilson is 46. Rock musician Nathan Followill (Kings of Leon) is 41. Pop-rock singer-musician Ryan Tedder (OneRepublic) is 41. Actor-musician Jason Schwartzman is 40. Actress Aubrey Plaza is 36. Actress-singer Jennette McCurdy is 28. Actress-singer Ariana Grande is 27.

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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Friday, June 26, the 178th day of 2020. There are 188 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On June 26, 1948, the Berlin Airlift began in earnest after the Soviet Union cut off land and water routes to the isolated western sector of Berlin. On this date: In 1870, the first section of Atlantic City, New Jersey's Boardwalk was opened to the public. In 1911, John J. McDermott became the first American-born golf player to win the U.S. Open, played in Chicago. In 1917, the first troops of the American Expeditionary Force deployed to France during World War I landed in St. Nazaire. In 1936, President Franklin D. Roosevelt was nominated for a second term of office by delegates to the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. In 1963, President John F. Kennedy visited West Berlin, where he delivered his famous speech expressing solidarity with the city's residents, declaring: "Ich bin ein Berliner" (I am a Berliner). In 1968, President Lyndon B. Johnson announced his choice of Abe Fortas to succeed the retiring Earl Warren as chief justice of the United States (however, Fortas later withdrew in the face of stiff Senate opposition). In 1974, the supermarket price scanner made its debut in Troy, Ohio, as a 10-pack of Wrigley's Juicy Fruit chewing gum costing 67 cents and bearing a Uniform Product Code (UPC) was scanned by a Marsh Supermarket cashier. In 1977, 42 people were killed when a fire sent toxic smoke pouring through the Maury County Jail in Columbia, Tennessee. Elvis Presley performed his last concert at Market Square Arena in Indianapolis. In 1993, President Bill Clinton announced the U.S. had launched missiles against Iraqi targets because of "compelling evidence" Iraq had plotted to assassinate former President George H.W. Bush. In 1996, the Supreme Court ordered the Virginia Military Institute to admit women or forgo state support. In 1997, the first Harry Potter novel, "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" by J.K. Rowling, was published in the United Kingdom (it was later released in the United States under the title "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone"). In 2013, in deciding its first cases on the issue, the U.S. Supreme Court gave the nation's legally married gay couples equal federal footing with all other married Americans and also cleared the way for same-sex marriages to resume in California. Ten years ago: At odds over how to strengthen the global economic recovery, Group of Eight leaders meeting in Canada did find common ground on foreign policy, condemning North Korea for the alleged sinking of a South Korean warship and endorsing a five-year exit timetable for Afghanistan. Ghana sent the U.S. packing from the World Cup in South Africa, eliminating the Americans in the second round. Five years ago: President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and their wives visited Charleston, South Carolina, where nine Black churchgoers had been shot to death; Obama eulogized one of the victims, the Rev. Clementa Pinckney, who was the pastor of the church and also a state senator. Richard Matt, one of two convicted murderers who'd escaped from the Clinton Correctional Facility in upstate New York, was shot and killed by authorities in a wooded area 30 miles from the prison; David Sweat remained at large (he was arrested two days later). A gunman killed 38 tourists on a beach in Sousse, Tunisia, in an attack later claimed by the Islamic State group. Former Russian Prime Minister Yevgeny Primakov, 85, died in Moscow. One year ago: Meeting for the first time on the debate stage in the 2020 presidential campaign, ten Democrats railed against an economy and an administration that they argued exist only for the rich, as they embraced income inequality as a defining theme in their fight to deny Donald Trump a second term in office. (Ten other Democrats would meet in a separate debate a day later.) Today's Birthdays: Jazz musician-film composer Dave Grusin is 86. Actor Josef Sommer is 86. Singer Billy Davis Jr. is 82. Rock singer Georgie Fame is 77. Actor Clive Francis is 74. Rhythm and blues singer Brenda Holloway is 74. Actor Michael Paul Chan is 70. Actor Robert Davi is 69. Singer-musician Mick Jones is 65. Actor Gedde Watanabe is 65. Rock singer Chris Isaak is 64. Rock singer Patty Smyth is 63. Singer Terri Nunn (Berlin) is 61. U.S. Bicycling Hall of Famer Greg LeMond is 59. Rock singer Harriet Wheeler (The Sundays) is 57. Country musician Eddie Perez (The Mavericks) is 52. Rock musician Colin Greenwood (Radiohead) is 51. Writer-director Paul Thomas Anderson is 50. Actor Sean Hayes is 50. Actor Matt Letscher is 50. Actor Chris O'Donnell is 50. Actor Nick Offerman is 50. Actress Rebecca Budig is 47. Retired MLB All-Star Derek Jeter is 46. Contemporary Christian musician Jeff Frankenstein (Newsboys) is 46. Country singer Gretchen Wilson is 46. Rock musician Nathan Followill (Kings of Leon) is 41. Pop-rock singer-musician Ryan Tedder (OneRepublic) is 41. Actor-musician Jason Schwartzman is 40. Actress Aubrey Plaza is 36. Actress-singer Jennette McCurdy is 28. Actress-singer Ariana Grande is 27.

Today in History -- June 26

On Friday, you can help out a good cause and pick up a tasty treat as well!

From 1-9 p.m., 75 percent of sales at Tropical Sno will be donated to help Christy Pennington in her battle with stage 4 breast cancer, Tropical Sno owner Patty Gulley told Salina Post. Additionally, personal donations can be made at the window, she said.

Tropical Sno is located&nbsp;at the south end of the west parking lot of the Central Mall.&nbsp;

For more information about the event, go to the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TropicalSnoSalina/">Tropical Sno - Salina KS</a> Facebook page.

On Friday, you can help out a good cause and pick up a tasty treat as well!From 1-9 p.m., 75 percent of sales at Tropical Sno will be donated to help Christy Pennington in her battle with stage 4 breast cancer, Tropical Sno owner Patty Gulley told Salina Post. Additionally, personal donations can be made at the window, she said.Tropical Sno is located&nbsp;at the south end of the west parking lot of the Central Mall.&nbsp;For more information about the event, go to the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TropicalSnoSalina/">Tropical Sno - Salina KS</a> Facebook page.<figure>
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Tropical Sno fundraiser to benefit Salina woman battling cancer

TOPEKA&nbsp;– The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), in conjunction with the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT), has issued its list of public health advisories for Kansas lakes due to blue-green algae.

Gathering Pond at Milford Reservoir, Geary County

Kanopolis Reservoir, Ellsworth County

Lake Perry&nbsp;<a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kdheks.gov%2Falgae-illness%2Fdownload%2Fperry_lake_zones.pdf&amp;data=02%7C01%7C%7C1e5f92a2e65e41c861cb08d81949ee2f%7Cdcae8101c92d480cbc43c6761ccccc5a%7C0%7C0%7C637287152596106080&amp;sdata=wC8txO%2FAxBYv%2FdlHI23FKwdh%2FaFN6NAuHacj%2FfIk3u4%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Zone C</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kdheks.gov%2Falgae-illness%2Fdownload%2Fperry_lake_zones.pdf&amp;data=02%7C01%7C%7C1e5f92a2e65e41c861cb08d81949ee2f%7Cdcae8101c92d480cbc43c6761ccccc5a%7C0%7C0%7C637287152596106080&amp;sdata=wC8txO%2FAxBYv%2FdlHI23FKwdh%2FaFN6NAuHacj%2FfIk3u4%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Zone D</a>, Jefferson County (Zone C new)

Cheney Lake, Reno/Kingman/Sedgwick Counties

Washington County State Fishing Lake, Washington County (new)

When a&nbsp;warning&nbsp;is issued, KDHE recommends the following precautions be taken:

•Lake water is not safe to drink for pets or livestock.

•Lake water, regardless of blue-green algae status, should never be consumed by humans.

•Water contact should be avoided.

•Fish may be eaten if they are rinsed with clean water and only the fillet portion is consumed, while all other parts are discarded.

•Do not allow pets to eat dried algae.. If lake water contacts skin, wash with clean water as soon as possible.

•Avoid areas of visible algae accumulation.

A&nbsp;watch&nbsp;means that blue-green algae have been detected and a harmful algal bloom is present or likely to develop. People are encouraged to avoid areas of algae accumulation and keep pets and livestock away from the water.

During the watch status, KDHE recommends the following precautions be taken:

•Signage will be posted at all public access locations.

•Water may be unsafe for humans/animals.

•Avoid areas of algae accumulation and do not let people/pets eat dried algae or drink contaminated water.

•Swimming, wading, skiing and jet skiing are discouraged near visible blooms.

•Boating and fishing are safe. However, inhalation of the spray may affect some individuals. Avoid direct contact with water, and wash with clean water after any contact.

•Clean fish well with potable water and eat fillet portion only.

KDHE investigates publicly-accessible bodies of water for blue-green algae when the agency receives reports of potential algae blooms in Kansas lakes. Based on credible field observation and sampling results, KDHE reports on potentially harmful conditions.

Kansans should be aware that blooms are unpredictable. They can develop rapidly and may float around the lake, requiring visitors to exercise their best judgment. If there is scum, a paint-like surface or the water is bright green, avoid contact and keep pets away. These are indications that a harmful bloom may be present. Pet owners should be aware that animals that swim in or drink water affected by a harmful algal bloom or eat dried algae along the shore may become seriously ill or die.

For information on blue-green algae and reporting potential harmful algal blooms, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kdheks.gov%2Falgae-illness%2Findex.htm&amp;data=02%7C01%7C%7C1e5f92a2e65e41c861cb08d81949ee2f%7Cdcae8101c92d480cbc43c6761ccccc5a%7C0%7C0%7C637287152596116036&amp;sdata=STXmmGOtDpUy9Lzui26ya41P7xYF1BEpFJ5WTDXAlCY%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">www.kdheks.gov/algae-illness/index.htm</a>.&nbsp;KDHE updates the listings of advisories every Thursday but may update more frequently if needed.

TOPEKA&nbsp;– The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), in conjunction with the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT), has issued its list of public health advisories for Kansas lakes due to blue-green algae.WarningGathering Pond at Milford Reservoir, Geary CountyLovewell Reservoir, Jewell CountyPeter Pan Pond, Lyon County (new)Marion Reservoir, Marion CountyMarion Lake, Marion CountyWatchMission Lake, Brown County (new)Kanopolis Reservoir, Ellsworth CountyLake Perry&nbsp;<a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kdheks.gov%2Falgae-illness%2Fdownload%2Fperry_lake_zones.pdf&amp;data=02%7C01%7C%7C1e5f92a2e65e41c861cb08d81949ee2f%7Cdcae8101c92d480cbc43c6761ccccc5a%7C0%7C0%7C637287152596106080&amp;sdata=wC8txO%2FAxBYv%2FdlHI23FKwdh%2FaFN6NAuHacj%2FfIk3u4%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Zone C</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kdheks.gov%2Falgae-illness%2Fdownload%2Fperry_lake_zones.pdf&amp;data=02%7C01%7C%7C1e5f92a2e65e41c861cb08d81949ee2f%7Cdcae8101c92d480cbc43c6761ccccc5a%7C0%7C0%7C637287152596106080&amp;sdata=wC8txO%2FAxBYv%2FdlHI23FKwdh%2FaFN6NAuHacj%2FfIk3u4%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Zone D</a>, Jefferson County (Zone C new)Cheney Lake, Reno/Kingman/Sedgwick CountiesRock Garden Pond, Shawnee CountyWashington County State Fishing Lake, Washington County (new)Warning ProtocolsWhen a&nbsp;warning&nbsp;is issued, KDHE recommends the following precautions be taken:•Lake water is not safe to drink for pets or livestock.•Lake water, regardless of blue-green algae status, should never be consumed by humans.•Water contact should be avoided.•Fish may be eaten if they are rinsed with clean water and only the fillet portion is consumed, while all other parts are discarded.•Do not allow pets to eat dried algae.. If lake water contacts skin, wash with clean water as soon as possible.•Avoid areas of visible algae accumulation.Watch ProtocolsA&nbsp;watch&nbsp;means that blue-green algae have been detected and a harmful algal bloom is present or likely to develop. People are encouraged to avoid areas of algae accumulation and keep pets and livestock away from the water.During the watch status, KDHE recommends the following precautions be taken:•Signage will be posted at all public access locations.•Water may be unsafe for humans/animals.•Avoid areas of algae accumulation and do not let people/pets eat dried algae or drink contaminated water.•Swimming, wading, skiing and jet skiing are discouraged near visible blooms.•Boating and fishing are safe. However, inhalation of the spray may affect some individuals. Avoid direct contact with water, and wash with clean water after any contact.•Clean fish well with potable water and eat fillet portion only.KDHE investigates publicly-accessible bodies of water for blue-green algae when the agency receives reports of potential algae blooms in Kansas lakes. Based on credible field observation and sampling results, KDHE reports on potentially harmful conditions.Kansans should be aware that blooms are unpredictable. They can develop rapidly and may float around the lake, requiring visitors to exercise their best judgment. If there is scum, a paint-like surface or the water is bright green, avoid contact and keep pets away. These are indications that a harmful bloom may be present. Pet owners should be aware that animals that swim in or drink water affected by a harmful algal bloom or eat dried algae along the shore may become seriously ill or die.For information on blue-green algae and reporting potential harmful algal blooms, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kdheks.gov%2Falgae-illness%2Findex.htm&amp;data=02%7C01%7C%7C1e5f92a2e65e41c861cb08d81949ee2f%7Cdcae8101c92d480cbc43c6761ccccc5a%7C0%7C0%7C637287152596116036&amp;sdata=STXmmGOtDpUy9Lzui26ya41P7xYF1BEpFJ5WTDXAlCY%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">www.kdheks.gov/algae-illness/index.htm</a>.&nbsp;KDHE updates the listings of advisories every Thursday but may update more frequently if needed.

KDHE issues 5 warnings, 6 watches for blue-green algae

The Styx concert at the Stiefel Theatre is moving to March 19, 2021.

That's the word from the Stiefel Theatre today. Tickets start at $89 and can be purchased through the Stiefel Theatre <a href="https://www.stiefeltheatre.org/">website</a>.

According to information from the Stiefel Theatre, all tickets that have already been sold will be good for the new concert date.

Styx was first scheduled to perform this past April, but was rescheduled because of the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown.&nbsp;

Artist information from the Stiefel Theatre

The six men comprising Styx have committed to rocking the Paradise together with audiences far and wide by entering their second decade of averaging over 100 shows a year, and each one of them is committed to making the next show better than the last. 

Styx draws from over four decades of barnburning chart hits, joyous singalongs, and hard-driving deep cuts. Like a symphony that builds to a satisfying crescendo, a Styx set covers a wide range of stylistic cornerstones. From the progressively sweeping splendor that is “The Grand Illusion” to the hunker-down fortitude of all that is the “Blue Collar Man,” from the majestic spiritual love for a special “Lady” to the seething indictment of preening, primping pageantry for pageantry’s sake of “Miss America,” from an individual yearning for true connection as a “Man in the Wilderness” to a soul-deep quest to achieve what’s at the heart of one’s personal vision in “Crystal Ball,” from the regal reach-for-the-stars bravado of “Come Sail Away” to the grainy all-in gallop of that rugged “Renegade” who had it made, the band draws on an unlimited cache of ways to immerse one’s mind and body in their signature sound.&nbsp;

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 </figure>The Styx concert at the Stiefel Theatre is moving to March 19, 2021.That's the word from the Stiefel Theatre today. Tickets start at $89 and can be purchased through the Stiefel Theatre <a href="https://www.stiefeltheatre.org/">website</a>.According to information from the Stiefel Theatre, all tickets that have already been sold will be good for the new concert date.Styx was first scheduled to perform this past April, but was rescheduled because of the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown.&nbsp;Artist information from the Stiefel TheatreThe six men comprising Styx have committed to rocking the Paradise together with audiences far and wide by entering their second decade of averaging over 100 shows a year, and each one of them is committed to making the next show better than the last. Styx draws from over four decades of barnburning chart hits, joyous singalongs, and hard-driving deep cuts. Like a symphony that builds to a satisfying crescendo, a Styx set covers a wide range of stylistic cornerstones. From the progressively sweeping splendor that is “The Grand Illusion” to the hunker-down fortitude of all that is the “Blue Collar Man,” from the majestic spiritual love for a special “Lady” to the seething indictment of preening, primping pageantry for pageantry’s sake of “Miss America,” from an individual yearning for true connection as a “Man in the Wilderness” to a soul-deep quest to achieve what’s at the heart of one’s personal vision in “Crystal Ball,” from the regal reach-for-the-stars bravado of “Come Sail Away” to the grainy all-in gallop of that rugged “Renegade” who had it made, the band draws on an unlimited cache of ways to immerse one’s mind and body in their signature sound.&nbsp;

Stiefel Theatre: Styx moves to March 19, 2021

With the recent spike in COVID-19 cases in Saline County, Salina Public Library is temporarily changing building access hours to help protect the public and library staff. 

The library building will be open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Pickup service will be available during those times in the north lobby, as well as from 2-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 2-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

“We take the safety of the community and our staff very seriously. Because the library acts as a gathering place for a diverse population, we are continuously evaluating the risk level,” Melanie Hedgespeth, library director, said. “We are offering services in non-traditional ways, including a pickup service that gets books and movies into the hands of patrons with limited contact.”

Pickup service allows library cardholders to place holds on items they wish to check out by logging into their online accounts or by calling the library at (785) 825-4624. Once library staff has collected the requested items, they will contact patrons to arrange a pickup date and time block. Items will be left on a table in the north entrance of the library labeled with the patron’s last name and first initial.

The library’s digital services are available 24/7. Access to e-books, audiobooks and more are available through the library’s website — <a href="http://salinapubliclibrary.org/" target="_blank">salinapubliclibrary.org</a>. Learning options like Creativebug, which features a wide range of arts and crafts instruction, and MobyMax, an interactive learning platform for K-8, are also available through the library’s website.

Free grab-and-go lunches for youth, a partnership with St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church, will continue to be available from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on the west side of the library building. The community can participate in Summer at the Library by recording the number of books they read on the library’s website. As of June 19, 4,016 books have been read. Registration for CLASS offerings via Zoom, including yoga, Zumba Gold and origami, is open now at <a href="http://salina.coursestorm.com/" target="_blank">salina.coursestorm.com</a>.

The library will continue to monitor the situation and announce updates as decisions are made. Patrons are asked not to visit the library if they are feeling ill. Face masks are recommended and frequent use of hand sanitizer and hand washing are encouraged.

<figure>
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 <figcaption>Salina Public Library. Salina Post file photo</figcaption>
 </figure>With the recent spike in COVID-19 cases in Saline County, Salina Public Library is temporarily changing building access hours to help protect the public and library staff. The library building will be open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Pickup service will be available during those times in the north lobby, as well as from 2-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 2-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday.“We take the safety of the community and our staff very seriously. Because the library acts as a gathering place for a diverse population, we are continuously evaluating the risk level,” Melanie Hedgespeth, library director, said. “We are offering services in non-traditional ways, including a pickup service that gets books and movies into the hands of patrons with limited contact.”Pickup service allows library cardholders to place holds on items they wish to check out by logging into their online accounts or by calling the library at (785) 825-4624. Once library staff has collected the requested items, they will contact patrons to arrange a pickup date and time block. Items will be left on a table in the north entrance of the library labeled with the patron’s last name and first initial.The library’s digital services are available 24/7. Access to e-books, audiobooks and more are available through the library’s website — <a href="http://salinapubliclibrary.org/" target="_blank">salinapubliclibrary.org</a>. Learning options like Creativebug, which features a wide range of arts and crafts instruction, and MobyMax, an interactive learning platform for K-8, are also available through the library’s website.Free grab-and-go lunches for youth, a partnership with St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church, will continue to be available from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on the west side of the library building. The community can participate in Summer at the Library by recording the number of books they read on the library’s website. As of June 19, 4,016 books have been read. Registration for CLASS offerings via Zoom, including yoga, Zumba Gold and origami, is open now at <a href="http://salina.coursestorm.com/" target="_blank">salina.coursestorm.com</a>.The library will continue to monitor the situation and announce updates as decisions are made. Patrons are asked not to visit the library if they are feeling ill. Face masks are recommended and frequent use of hand sanitizer and hand washing are encouraged.

Library to reduce building hours, expand pickup service

Positive COVID-19 cases have forced the closure of The Salvation Army Salina Corps Community Center.

Following is a statement from The Salvation Army Salina Corps.

Several people connected to The Salvation Army Salina corps community center have tested positive for coronavirus. Those people experienced symptoms that indicated the need for testing, and results on both Monday, June 22 and Tuesday, June 23 confirmed the positive cases. As these individuals and their families face the diagnosis, we pray for a healthy recovery. To the best of our ability, we have notified all individuals who may have come in contact with those individuals and have offered support and guidance in partnership with local government and health officials.

If anyone, including any homeless individuals in Salina and Saline County are concerned about potential exposure, we urge them to contact the Saline County Health Department at 785-826-6602 where they can receive answers to their questions and access to testing resources.

We are committed to the safety and well-being of all clients, staff, and volunteers and are prepared for this unfortunate eventuality. As the country’s largest social services provider, The Salvation Army serves more than 23 million individuals a year at 7,600 facilities. Since the beginning of the U.S. outbreak, we have worked with local, state, and federal partners to ensure our operational protocols help mitigate the spread of the virus. These include enhanced safety, hygiene, and sanitation processes.

Today, we have made the difficult decision to close the Salina corps community center. This closure will allow us to clean the facility and allow all staff time to isolate. Our plan is to re-open the building on Monday, July 6. Worship services are scheduled to resume on Sunday, July 12.

While the corps building is closed from 6/29 to 7/3, St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church at 215 S Chicago Street will provide a lunch (12-1p) and dinner (5-6p) meal for the community.

<figure>
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 </figure>Positive COVID-19 cases have forced the closure of The Salvation Army Salina Corps Community Center.Following is a statement from The Salvation Army Salina Corps.Several people connected to The Salvation Army Salina corps community center have tested positive for coronavirus. Those people experienced symptoms that indicated the need for testing, and results on both Monday, June 22 and Tuesday, June 23 confirmed the positive cases. As these individuals and their families face the diagnosis, we pray for a healthy recovery. To the best of our ability, we have notified all individuals who may have come in contact with those individuals and have offered support and guidance in partnership with local government and health officials.If anyone, including any homeless individuals in Salina and Saline County are concerned about potential exposure, we urge them to contact the Saline County Health Department at 785-826-6602 where they can receive answers to their questions and access to testing resources.We are committed to the safety and well-being of all clients, staff, and volunteers and are prepared for this unfortunate eventuality. As the country’s largest social services provider, The Salvation Army serves more than 23 million individuals a year at 7,600 facilities. Since the beginning of the U.S. outbreak, we have worked with local, state, and federal partners to ensure our operational protocols help mitigate the spread of the virus. These include enhanced safety, hygiene, and sanitation processes.Today, we have made the difficult decision to close the Salina corps community center. This closure will allow us to clean the facility and allow all staff time to isolate. Our plan is to re-open the building on Monday, July 6. Worship services are scheduled to resume on Sunday, July 12.While the corps building is closed from 6/29 to 7/3, St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church at 215 S Chicago Street will provide a lunch (12-1p) and dinner (5-6p) meal for the community.

Positive COVID-19 cases force closure of Salvation Army center

TOPEKA – The Kansas Lottery has announced the first three of ten finalists in the Summer of Silverado second-chance promotion, where players can win a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado and $10,000 cash! 

The first three finalists for the September drawing are Justin Lane of Arkansas City, Tracey Wedel of McPherson, and Christine Stanley of Goddard.

Kansas Lottery players entered into the promotion by submitting non-winning $10 Kansas Lottery Silverado tickets into PlayOn® starting May 4, 2020. The deadline for the drawing for the first three finalist spots was June 22. There were 41,371 entries into the first Summer of Silverado Finale Event second-chance drawing. All entries that were not selected will rollover into subsequent drawings.

The remaining seven finalists will be drawn throughout the summer. There are three drawings remaining in the promotion:

The Summer of Silverado Finale Event will be on Oct. 10, 2020, at a location and place to be announced. The 10 finalists will each have a chance to win a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado and $10,000 cash, but no one will go home empty-handed! The other finalists will each receive a cash prize ranging from $1,500 up to $10,000!

To see details on other second-chance drawings, including a Chiefs Suite Experience, a KU Gameday Experience, a Lifetime Hunting and Fishing License, concert tickets, cash, coupons, and more, visit the Promotions&nbsp;<a href="https://kslottery.com/marketingpromotionslist" target="_blank">webpage</a>.

TOPEKA – The Kansas Lottery has announced the first three of ten finalists in the Summer of Silverado second-chance promotion, where players can win a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado and $10,000 cash! The first three finalists for the September drawing are Justin Lane of Arkansas City, Tracey Wedel of McPherson, and Christine Stanley of Goddard.Kansas Lottery players entered into the promotion by submitting non-winning $10 Kansas Lottery Silverado tickets into PlayOn® starting May 4, 2020. The deadline for the drawing for the first three finalist spots was June 22. There were 41,371 entries into the first Summer of Silverado Finale Event second-chance drawing. All entries that were not selected will rollover into subsequent drawings.The remaining seven finalists will be drawn throughout the summer. There are three drawings remaining in the promotion:<figure>
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 </figure>The Summer of Silverado Finale Event will be on Oct. 10, 2020, at a location and place to be announced. The 10 finalists will each have a chance to win a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado and $10,000 cash, but no one will go home empty-handed! The other finalists will each receive a cash prize ranging from $1,500 up to $10,000!To see details on other second-chance drawings, including a Chiefs Suite Experience, a KU Gameday Experience, a Lifetime Hunting and Fishing License, concert tickets, cash, coupons, and more, visit the Promotions&nbsp;<a href="https://kslottery.com/marketingpromotionslist" target="_blank">webpage</a>.

KS Lottery announces first 3 Summer of Silverado finalists

Police are investigating a shoplifting incident at a local retail store Tuesday afternoon.

The suspect entered Target, 2939 Market Place, at approximately 4:10 p.m. Tuesday, took two baby monitors off a shelf, put them in a black draw-string bag, and left the store, Salina Police Detective Sergeant David Villanueva said this morning.

According to Villanueva, the monitors were valued at $450.

Police are investigating a shoplifting incident at a local retail store Tuesday afternoon.The suspect entered Target, 2939 Market Place, at approximately 4:10 p.m. Tuesday, took two baby monitors off a shelf, put them in a black draw-string bag, and left the store, Salina Police Detective Sergeant David Villanueva said this morning.According to Villanueva, the monitors were valued at $450.The man was described as wearing a white hat, black mask, black and white Nike golf shirt, and jeans, Villanueva said. The suspect is believed to have been involved in other instances of shoplifting, he added.

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