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Boone Police Chief John Wiebold on Tuned In talks about the snow removal and the fact that about thirty vehicles had to be towed. The Snow Ordinance was in effect in Boone for both residential and business district streets at 10:00 Wednesday evening. He encouraged people to continue getting signed up for the text notification and also spread the word to neighbors. He also talked about people applying to take part in this year’s Citizen Police Academy. The deadline to apply is Friday, February 21st. Aired Thursday, February 13, 2025. Boone PD

Boone Police Chief John Wiebold on Tuned In talks about the snow removal and the fact that about thirty vehicles had to be towed. The Snow Ordinance was in effect in Boone for both residential and business district streets at 10:00 Wednesday evening. He encouraged people to continue getting signed up for the text notification and also spread the word to neighbors. He also talked about people applying to take part in this year’s Citizen Police Academy. The deadline to apply is Friday, February 21st. Aired Thursday, February 13, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Boone Police Chief John Wiebold on Tuned In talks about the snow removal and the fact that about thirty vehicles had to be towed. The Snow Ordinance was in effect in Boone for both residential and business district streets at 10:00 Wednesday evening. He encouraged people to continue getting signed up for the text notification and also spread the word to neighbors. He also talked about people applying to take part in this year’s Citizen Police Academy. The deadline to apply is Friday, February 21st. Aired Thursday, February 13, 2025.
Marty Lamoureux, Board Member, Boone County Historical Society updates listeners about the Annual Meeting held in January and the most recent monthly meeting. A current project is to try and conduct interviews with veterans willing to share their stories about serving in Viet Nam. Board Member Ron Russel is working on the project. Aired Wednesday, February 12, 2025.

Marty Lamoureux, Board Member, Boone County Historical Society updates listeners about the Annual Meeting held in January and the most recent monthly meeting. A current project is to try and conduct interviews with veterans willing to share their stories about serving in Viet Nam. Board Member Ron Russel is working on the project. Aired Wednesday, February 12, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Marty Lamoureux, Board Member, Boone County Historical Society updates listeners about the Annual Meeting held in January and the most recent monthly meeting. A current project is to try and conduct interviews with veterans willing to share their stories about serving in Viet Nam. Board Member Ron Russel is working on the project. Aired Wednesday, February 12, 2025.
Dr. Julie Trepa, Superintendent, Boone Community School District. Trepa talks about the Boone School Board meeting. First we talked about absenteeism and attendance due to illness. She says absenteeism is up due to illness. She also encourages parents not to send sick children to school. She talked about next year’s school calendar. The Board adopted it Monday. There are no more early outs on Wednesday’s in the 25-26 school year. She also talks about the budget work the Board will be addressing, noting that 2% increases in funding from the state can’t keep up 3% and 4% increases in the cost operating. Aired Tuesday, February 11, 2025.

Dr. Julie Trepa, Superintendent, Boone Community School District. Trepa talks about the Boone School Board meeting. First we talked about absenteeism and attendance due to illness. She says absenteeism is up due to illness. She also encourages parents not to send sick children to school. She talked about next year’s school calendar. The Board adopted it Monday. There are no more early outs on Wednesday’s in the 25-26 school year. She also talks about the budget work the Board will be addressing, noting that 2% increases in funding from the state can’t keep up 3% and 4% increases in the cost operating. Aired Tuesday, February 11, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Dr. Julie Trepa, Superintendent, Boone Community School District. Trepa talks about the Boone School Board meeting. First we talked about absenteeism and attendance due to illness. She says absenteeism is up due to illness. She also encourages parents not to send sick children to school. She talked about next year’s school calendar. The Board adopted it Monday. There are no more early outs on Wednesday’s in the 25-26 school year. She also talks about the budget work the Board will be addressing, noting that 2% increases in funding from the state can’t keep up 3% and 4% increases in the cost operating. Aired Tuesday, February 11, 2025.
Jenn McEvoy, Outreach Specialist, Community and Family Resources talks about opportunities for those that may have concerns about gambling issues. She says for those with concerns about gambling there are different ways to make contact to find out if service opportunities are available. She also talks about presentations she’s done recently about opioid addiction, vaping, and more. Aired Monday, February 10, 2025.

Jenn McEvoy, Outreach Specialist, Community and Family Resources talks about opportunities for those that may have concerns about gambling issues. She says for those with concerns about gambling there are different ways to make contact to find out if service opportunities are available. She also talks about presentations she’s done recently about opioid addiction, vaping, and more. Aired Monday, February 10, 2025.

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Read More Read more about Jenn McEvoy, Outreach Specialist, Community and Family Resources talks about opportunities for those that may have concerns about gambling issues. She says for those with concerns about gambling there are different ways to make contact to find out if service opportunities are available. She also talks about presentations she’s done recently about opioid addiction, vaping, and more. Aired Monday, February 10, 2025.