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Drug Bust on the Bus

Drug Bust on the Bus

Lamar Police Department Press Release On Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at about 12:13 PM, a Lamar Police K9 was used to check the Prestige Travel Bus in the 100 block of Holly Street. The Lamar Police K9 alerted to a seat and bag inside the bus. After an investigation officers arrested Casey Edward Loren (27) of Kansas for possession of: Schedule II controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of less than two ounces of marijuana … Read entire article »

Filed under: community, County, Holly, Lamar, Law Enforcement, News, Police Reports, Public Safety, Transportation

Business of the Week – Building Material Supply

Business of the Week – Building Material Supply

You help your community thrive when you shop locally! Be sure to read The Prowers Journal each week when the Lamar Chamber of Commerce  and The Prowers Journal highlight a featured Business of the Week. This week we are proud to spotlight Building Material Supply, located at  224 North Main in Lamar. Where to begin? The Curry family has been in the lumber and building material business since 1945. First at 501 North Main Street, the Stagner, Inc. facility. Next at 4th & Sherman, … Read entire article »

Filed under: Agriculture, Business, Business of the Week, Chamber/Local Business, community, County, Economy, Employment, Lamar

Lamar Partnership Inc Reviews 2011Highlights

Lamar Partnership Inc Reviews 2011Highlights

LPI Executive Director, Shawna Hodge, discussed some of the 2011 highlights of the non-profit organization at the second annual meeting held February 29 at the Lamar Chamber of Commerce office.  LPI is comprised of local business owners and citizens working to improve economic development of the city, focusing on the historical nature of the community and downtown business climate.  Hodge said LPI received its 501-C-4 non-profit designation recently, and she has a meeting set with Lamar … Read entire article »

Filed under: Business, Chamber/Local Business, City, community, Economy, Employment, Lamar, News, Tourism

WANTED: Applicants for 2012 Youth Academy

WANTED: Applicants for 2012 Youth Academy

“TROOPER’S CORNER” “Honor Duty Respect” The Colorado State Patrol will be hosting their annual Youth Academy in Golden, CO from June 10-16, 2012. They are currently seeking 40 applicants for the academy. Applications are due by March 9th. “The goal of the Youth Academy is to assist in the development of future leaders for the state of Colorado,” said Colonel James Wolfinbarger, Chief of the CSP. “Focus is on leadership development through team exercises and individual achievement. Participants … Read entire article »

Filed under: community, Education, Lamar, Law Enforcement, Public Safety, School

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