Erie nurse headed to serve in NYC
ERIE — An Erie nurse is headed to New York City to provide medical assistance for eight weeks at the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, according to The Chanute Tribune. Tracy Surber left Friday for the New York Presbyterian Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn. She has been a traveling nurse for 11 years and has more than 20 years of experience as a registered nurse.
Gas pipeline project begins near Welda
WELDA — A gas pipeline replacement project from Welda to Ottawa began as scheduled recently, despite a nearby highway construction, rainy weather and population sequester because of the coronavirus, according to The Anderson County Review. The Southern Star project will install a 36-inch gas line on a 31.5 mile route originally constructed in the 1940s and 50s.
Tornado shelters still open in Parsons
PARSONS — Labette County announced all six of its tornado shelters are open and available to the public in the event of a tornado or severe weather event, even with the coronavirus restrictions, The Parsons Sun reported. If a shelter is needed during this time of social distancing, those who arrive will be asked to keep as much space as possible between each other while being sheltered.
Chanute gas prices highest in area
CHANUTE — Gasoline prices in Chanute are not dropping as low as area towns, according to The Chanute Tribune. The national average last Wednesday was $1.99 and in Kansas it was $1.74, with a low of $1.24 in Holton. Iola and St. Paul listed gas at $1.79, while Chanute had it for $1.89.
Fredonia has its first live video meeting
FREDONIA — The Fredonia city commission made its first live video meeting last week, The Wilson County Citizen reported. The city’s department leaders gave progress reports on projects, though some duties have changed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Completed projects include repairs to the Recycle Center, removal of playground equipment that did not comply with the city’s insurance policy and road work at the baseball stadium. The city swimming pool is on track to open as scheduled, though under current limits it would be off-limits until the pandemic subsides.
Restaurant owner talks restrictions
CHANUTE — A restaurant owner in Chanute said his revenue is 70 to 73 percent below normal for the month because of the coronavirus restrictions, The Chanute Tribune reported. Mike Dalton, owner of Dalton’s Back Nine Bar and Grill, said he offers curbside and delivery service for the first time to keep his business going. He also is offering free meals to all truck drivers, and assured customers he follows all health guidelines.
