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5 hours ago

Many Osage County voters turned out with masks to exercise their right to vote during a worldwide pandemic for the Aug. 4, 2020, statewide primary election, and delivered upsets in some local offices. Notably, in the Republican race for Osage County Sheriff, Chris Wells led the race over Osage County’s longtime sheriff Laurie Dunn, 1,955 votes to 1,154. The county’s two commissioner races also saw voters’ approval of the challengers for the positions. In the Republican commissioner District 3 race, Jay Bailey, 571 votes, defeated commissioner Ken Kuykendall, 309, and challenger Brandon Smith, 215. In the Republican commissioner District 2 race, Heather Kuder defeated Gaylord Anderson, 626 votes to 375.

The results represent tallies reported by the Osage County Election Office on election evening and are unofficial until canvassed by the Osage County Commission. These results represent Osage County votes only and do not include write-in votes and provisional ballots.
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17 hours ago

Help Wanted: Flint Hills Beverage seeks Route Relief Sales/Service Rep
Flint Hills Beverage, the area Budweiser wholesaler, is now accepting applications 8-5 Monday-Friday, at 132 W. Market St., Osage City, Kan., for an entry level position as a Route Relief Sales and Service Rep.

This position requires lifting 20-165 lbs. repetitively and obtaining a CDL license. Pre-employment drug screen, driving record review and physical will also be required. Selling, customer relationship skills and truck driving experience preferred. Includes full benefits and competitive pay. Must be 18 to apply.
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17 hours ago

Help Wanted: Optometric Assistant at Osage City
Opening for Optometric Assistant in Osage City, Kan. Front desk reception, billing, insurance. Similar experience helpful. Send resume and salary requirements to Optometric Assistant, Box 258, Osage City, KS 66523.
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6 days ago

Osage County Senior Center closed due to possible COVID-19 cluster
Editor’s note: The Osage County Health Department issued the following press release Wednesday evening.

LYNDON, Kan. – The Osage County Health Department would like to make the community aware that there have been positive cases identified in individuals who have recently attended the Osage County Senior Center, in Osage City, Kan. There are currently three active positive cases possibly associated with attendance at the senior center, of which two were hospitalized. We are asking people who have attended the senior center anytime between July 20 and July 27, 2020, to self-quarantine and monitor themselves for symptoms.

Osage County Health Department staff are in the process of contacting individuals who had direct contact with any positive cases; however, we recommend anyone in attendance on those days to self-quarantine and monitor themselves for symptoms for 14 days from the date of their last visit. Symptoms include fever, cough, chills, muscle pain, sore throat, new loss of taste or smell, fatigue, diarrhea, and/or shortness of breath/difficulty breathing. If symptoms develop, please stay home and contact your health care provider or local health department for guidance on testing. In an emergency, please call 911 and notify first responders that you were potentially exposed to COVID-19 and, if possible, wear a cloth face mask before they arrive.
Health Department staff recommends all citizens take precautions to protect themselves and others from contracting the COVID-19 virus. Preventative measures include social distancing, wearing a mask when in public settings, washing hands frequently, and staying home if you are sick or have a weakened immune system. In addition, staying away from large public gatherings, larger cities or travelling to areas that have a high rate of transmission (currently Florida, cruise ships, or international travel) is advised.
Osage County residents can stay informed by visiting:
Osage County Health Department Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/osagecohealthdept/
Osage County, COVID-19 Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/Osage-County-Covid-19-110249017270887/
KDHE: www.kdheks.gov/coronavirus or CDC: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus.

Contact the Osage County Health Department at 785-828-3117 or [email protected]
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7 days ago

ORBIS Corp., Osage City, is seeking a Maintenance Employee for D Shift, a 12-hour shift, 15 nights a month, every other weekend, from 6:45 p.m. to 7 a.m. This position provides preventative maintenance repair and service, troubleshooting and repair of injection molding machines and equipment, repair plant secondary equipment, fabrication tooling, complete daily reports, among other duties. Ideal candidate will have experience with pneumatics, hydraulics, valves, electronics, preventive maintenance programs, ability to read technical drawings, forklift driver license. Millwright license and technical training preferred. High school diploma/GED required. This job comes with a great benefits package and 401(k) match. Apply at www.orbiscorporation.com, click on the careers tab.
ORBIS Corporation is the industry leader in returnable packaging with a plant located at 515 S. Fourth St., Osage City, Kan.
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