Garnett eyes budget changes
GARNETT — Increased utility costs have forced Garnett city commissioners to request amending their budget, according to the Anderson County Review.
Commissioners are asking for the budget for natural gas be raised from $1.8 million to $2.4 million and that for electricity be raised from $3.9 million to $4.4 million.
Garnett City Manager Travis Wilson said funds to pay the expected increases will come from city utility reserves.
Giant Santa Claus display stolen
OSWEGO — An Oswego couple is offering a reward for the return of a life-size Santa that was stolen from Riverside Park over the weekend, according to The Parsons Sun.
The Santa, valued at $3,000, is about 4-feet tall and weighs about 75 lbs., was positioned at a drive-thru Christmas display in the park.
“Old St. Nick has many more children to see this holiday. We do not want them disappointed,” said Sara Lytle, who donates the statue each year for the display.
Lytle added that the theft would likely “create some bad karma.”
Those with information are encouraged to call the Oswego Police Department at 620-795-2131.
