OSAGE CITY—Continued discussion of the overall problems with downtown structures, as well as demolition and repair of the collapsed roof at 619 Market St. came before the council again at the Sept. 10 meeting of the Osage City Council.

“I think it’s a fairly common problem in small towns like ours, these roofs are an issue,” said Osage City Mayor Quintin Robert in reference to a possible grant program.

Robert noted the grant would have to be for an area or purpose that benefits the public, but couldn’t be applied toward a specific individual or business.

MELVERN—At its regular meeting Sept. 9, members of the USD 456 Marais des Cygnes Valley Board of Education approved two grant requests and heard an update on the Quenemo building project at the MdCV Elementary School.

Superintendent Darrel Finch said he had received grant requests from two of the district’s teachers.

MELVERN—Hundreds of motorists flashed their headlights, honked their horns, and waved Wednesday as they passed under the Melvern exit bridge on Interstate 35, where Gary Kitt and his family, along with other Melvern residents and members of the Patriot Guard from Ottawa and Emporia gathered to commemorate the 12th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Every year, on the anniversary of 9/11, local residents dedicate their day to setting up banners and flying the American flag, creating a visual display of patriotism. Flags were flown Wednesday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Saddle up and come to Melvern for food and a fun Saturday. Sponsored by Melvern PRIDE, City of Melvern and local businesses, events are aimed at fun for the entire family.

Biscuits and gravy will be served at 7 a.m. at city hall. The Cowboy Olympics begin at 9:30 a.m. at the city park.

The classic car show and bike-decorating contest begins at 10 a.m. on the east side of Main Street. Smoked pulled pork sandwiches or hotdogs will be served at 11 a.m. and the silent auction begins at 11 a.m. at Melvern Community Center.

OSAGE CITY—The Kansas Department of Transportation is hosting a public open house for the K-31 Improvement Project and the U.S. 75 and K-31/K-268 Roundabout Project in Osage County on Thursday, Sept. 19. The public is invited to stop by the open house-style meeting anytime between 5 and 7 p.m. at the Osage City Elementary School cafeteria, 420 S. Fourth St., Osage City.