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NBC News
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NBC News
Good News: School resource officer honored with surprise student assembly
Sergeant Randy Goodall received the surprise of a lifetime when his students at Burlington Elementary School in Ohio honored him with an assembly featuring hugs, drawings, music, and a homemade video. NBC News' Jose Diaz-Balart has this story and more inspiring moments in this week's Good News 24, 2025
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
A storied career
May 22—Burlington librarian retires after 46 years BURLINGTON — This school year saw the conclusion of a dedicated career of service by one of the county's educators. Harriette Ramsey, the librarian for Burlington Elementary School, retired mid-year, wrapping up 46 years with the school district, principal David Ashworth said last week. Ramsey's career stretched over two locations for the school, from its predecessor building, to its current facility, constructed in 2009. Ramsey took the job as Burlington's librarian in July 1978, principal David Ashworth said. He noted that, at the time of her retirement, Ramsey was one of the longest tenured Black public employees in the State of Ohio. Prior to working at the school, Ramsey worked at the Chesapeake branch of the Briggs Lawrence County Public Library. In a 2022 Generations feature in The Tribune, Ramsey said her reason for staying so long as school librarian was that it was "a dream job for her." She called the position "a utopia" and said she was passionate about getting generations of children interested in reading. Ramsey's work at the school extended beyond simply books. She featured a large display each year in the library's windows, dedicated to Black History Month. She helped work on Backpack Blessings, sending food items home to students in need, and ran the Pointer Pups TV channel for the school. Each fall, Ramsey also organized the school's annual Veterans Day celebration, one of the largest in the county, featuring guest speakers and invited veterans from throughout the community. Burlington principal David Ashworth spoke of Ramsey's contributions to the school over the decades. "She brought 46 years of education to the Burlington community," Ashworth said of Ramsey's career. "And she was a key influence on the culture and history of the Burlington community." You Might Like News Parade events kick off Thursday News Coal Grove dedicates Village Hall to McKnight News Profile 2025: Collecting memories (WITH GALLERY) News Three indicted in separate rape cases
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Burlington residents vote against new elementary school
BURLINGTON (KSNT) – Coffey County residents vote no to the special bond vote focusing on USD 244. According to the Coffey County election website, the unofficial results are in: residents do not want special bonds to go towards a new Burlington Elementary School. Below are the unofficial results: Yes: 305 No: 793 Coffey County canvassers will determine the official result on Monday, May 12. 2 Northeast Kansas hospitals earn high marks for safety According to USD 244, funding from the $45 million bond proposal would have allowed the elementary school to be built closer to the community's middle and high schools, add early learning classrooms and provide classrooms with updated technology and resources. For more local news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our mobile app and by signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track Weather app by clicking here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KSNT 27 News.
