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In past meetings, the Frontenac City Council has discussed the idea of putting weight limits on the Joe Saia Overpass to reduce wear and tear on the structure. Councilmember LaDonna Pyle again broached the topic at Tuesday night’s meeting.
Frontenac to begin planning for new library Morning Sun FRONTENAC, Kan. — Although the project is still in its early phases and few details have been decided, the City of Frontenac is planning to build a new library thanks to a gift of millions of dollars set aside for that purpose. “Late in 2019, we were notified that the city is the intended recipient of a large sum of money specifically earmarked to build a library,” City Administrator John Zafuta said at Monday’s city council meeting. The money is being provided by the family trust of the Tavella family, which has ties to Fro...
Frontenac hires more police staff amid crime spike Morning Sun FRONTENAC, Kan. — A recent increase in thefts has led Frontenac residents to speak out, coming to city council meetings this month to voice their concerns. Police and other city officials say they've been doing what they can to resolve the problem, however, and took additional steps Monday to do more. Local resident Monica Kellogg spoke during the citizens’ comments period of Monday’s city council meeting, saying her property had been burglarized three times in the last two weeks. “The door was kicked in the night befo...