Marquette

Here are the Marquette Police Department reports from the past week as logged on daily reports provided to the Tribune by the McPherson County Sheriff ’s Office. The Marquette Police Department responded to calls unless otherwise indicated.

Thursday, April 18

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The Marquette High School class of 1969 will celebrate its 50th anniversary. Following the Marquette High School Alumni Banquet Saturday, May 25, members and friends will gather at the American Legion Hall in downtown Marquette. All are welcome to stop by and join the reunion.

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Here are the Marquette Police Department reports from the past week as logged on daily reports provided to the Tribune by the McPherson County Sheriff ’s Office. The Marquette Police Department responded to calls unless otherwise indicated.

Thursday, April 11

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The Marquette Chamber is hosting its annual Easter Egg Hunt at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 20 in beautiful downtown Marquette

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Marquette’s new city clerk, Brooke Oakley, began work Tuesday, March 26.

Oakley was born in Larned and graduated from high school at Macksville. She received a degree in radiology from Hutchinson Community College.

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Steve Piper’s sale of stock in his family-owned grocery store is continuing.

The proprietor of Piper’s Fine Foods in Marquette recently opened the sale of stock for $5,000 per unit, with a five percent yearly dividend. The dividend is not guaranteed, and no voting rights go along with the purchase of shares.

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The city of Marquette has purchased a fire truck with a 75-foot extension ladder and a 1,500 gallon tank.

The truck was owned by a private citizen in Wichita, to use in parades and public appearances for his auto repair business. He decided to sell the truck when the taxes on the vehicle became more than he wanted to pay.

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Brooke Oakley, a long-time resident of Marquette, is the new city clerk following action Friday night by the Marquette City Council.

Council members met at City Hall in special session with the clerk question as the only item on the agenda.

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What an honor it is to represent you as well as countless others in the 35th District of Kansas.

The legislature is moving at full speed at this point in the capitol. The Senate and the House are both working tremendously hard to better the lives of all Kansas constituents. Chairing the Judiciary committee, I have seen, chaired, and sponsored several bills that I can ensure you are working in the favor of the judicial system as well as the citizens of Kansas. I am also honored to serve on the Utilities committee and Financial Institutions and Insurance. It is my goal every day to work to better the lives of my constituents as well as all people across the state of Kansas. Thank you for your continued support in my efforts.

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