Area News
Filing period open for 2 council seats
The filing period to apply as a candidate to fill the unexpired terms of Mayor and Councilmember Ward IV is now open. Applicants can now turn in their packets to City Secretary Pam King at City Hall, 130 S. 9th St. in Slaton between 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Those filing could start turning in their application…
Read MoreSEDCO discusses building acquisition
By Adán Rubio Slatonite Intern Slaton’s acquisition of the Town Square Antique Mall and Museum building was discussed during a Slaton Economic Development Corporation meeting on Thursday (July 18). The Slaton Industrial Foundation no longer has the building, as they deeded it over to the city, which will complete necessary repairs. Mike Lamberson, Slaton city…
Read MoreSlaton to host 24th annual Car Show, Cruise
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Various cars of all makes, models and creations, will be on display this weekend (July 19 and 20) during the 24th annual Rock & Roll Nostalgia Car Show and Cruise. Day one will begin at 6 p.m. with pre-registration and a hot dog cookout. There will then be a cruise…
Read MoreLocal, 17, to show vehicle owned by several family generations at event
By Ron Cox Slatonite Correspondent Seventeen-year-old Ransom Canyon resident, Riley Wenzel is the proud owner of a 1969 GMC truck. He plans to enter it in the 24th annual Rock & Roll Nostalgia Car Show and Cruise this Friday and Saturday. This lovingly cared for light blue truck has never left the family. His great-grandfather,…
Read MoreSlaton Bakery back open for business
The Slaton Bakery reopened for business Wednesday (July 10) after being closed nearly a month to clean up from smoke damage caused by a June 15 fire that destroyed two other businesses. Chad Wilson of Slaton Bakery said he thanked the public for their support and understanding during the time they were closed for cleaning.…
Read MoreSlaton Area Endowment introduces Impact Club
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Locals helping locals has been a common theme in Slaton, particularly the past few weeks after a fire destroyed two local businesses and heavily damaged a third one. Several fundraisers, donations and offers to help have been given to Klemke’s Sausage Haus, the Slaton Family Medical Clinic and Slaton Bakery.…
Read MoreFire damages vehicle
Members of the Slaton Volunteer Fire Department work to extinguish hot spots in a vehicle that caught on fire Friday evening in the 1300 block of W. Woodrow Road. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreA festive, caring Fourth of July
Guests watch fireworks light up the air Saturday during Save Our Sausage Haus fundraiser and street dance in downtown. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreA different form of tug-of-war
Lathan Sackett, Aidan Kelly, Cohen Sackett and Slaton Volunteer Firefighter Colby Pennell compete in a firehose contest during the July 4th Festival. (Slatonite photo/Melissa McCaghren)
Read MoreCity to seek bids for trash service
By Melissa McCaghren Slatonite GM Setting standards for the City’s trash service and going out for bids for service highlighted a rather light meeting of the Slaton City Council Monday (July 8) at City Hall. Mike Lamberson, City Administrator, said it was necessary to get a new bid. “Our contract’s been up with Republic (Services)…
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