CHC/SEK to open third clinic in Pitt
PITTSBURG — The Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas (CHC/SEK) is converting a former dental clinic into a health clinic and pharmacy, according to The Pittsburg Morning Sun.
The new clinic is expected to be more convenient for those living and working downtown, as well as students at Pittsburg State University. It will be open seven days a week, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 924 N. Broadway.
CHC/SEK CEO Krista Postai said the new clinic will spread demand for services, as each day about 375 children and adults visit the two existing Pittsburg clinics.
A renovation of the facility is expected to be completed by late spring or early summer of 2024.
Parsons KLKC radio marks anniversary
PARSONS — Parsons radio station KLKC Radio celebrated its diamond jubilee on Oct. 26. The original 1540 AM radio station was established by a group of local business people in 1948, then acquired by Carol Combs in 1954. She later shared ownership with her son, Richard Combs, and Gene Joslin, according to The Parsons Sun. KLKC 93.5 FM went on the air in 1978.
Chanute, Orizon reach agreement
CHANUTE — The City of Chanute and Orizon agreed to amend a development agreement that will continue to abate the company’s property taxes, The Chanute Tribune reported. The city issued industrial revenue bonds in 2017, which exempted the taxation for 10 years.
The bonds were paid off five years early, in 2022, and return Orizon to the tax rolls. The city owes Orizon $1 million as part of an employment agreement. The new deal will repay half of that amount and issue new industrial revenue bonds to make Orizon’s real estate tax exempt. City commissioners said they were pleased with Orizon’s presence and expansion, creating new jobs and stimulating the local economy. They voted 3-1 for the change, with Mayor Jacob LaRue opposed out of concern for how other entities might be impacted.
Neosho to add auto tech program
CHANUTE — Neosho County Community College will add an automotive technology program to the Mitchell Career and Technology Center, according to The Chanute Tribune. The construction is made possible by a pledge of $275,000 from Mike and CeCe Mitchell.
