The Country Inn motel has opened at 765 W 175th Street South in Caldwell under the ownership of Lori Haugh.  If you are in need of motel space, give them a call at 620-845-2181.

Nicole Eaton Photography opened in the old museum at Main and Central in Caldwell, Kansas.  Nicole Eaton, owner, is a natural light photographer specializing in lifestyle portraits of babies, children, Seniors, engagements, and families.  For more information, contact Ncole at 620-845-2150.

Pig Shack Bar-b-que opened inside the Carroll Glass building at 1102 North A in Wellington.  The new owners are Shane and Preston Carroll.  The restaurant will be open at 11:00 AM daily for dine in or carry-out.  The menu will feature brisket, pulled portk chicken, ham, turkey, coleslaw, homemade french fries and more.  They will also sell Farmer Brothers Spices.

 The Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KRHC) has awarded $2.1 million in Homeowner Rehabilitation (HR) grants to ten communities to facilitate the renovation, accessibility and weatherization of unsafe housing. The funds were made possible by the federal HOME Investment Partnerships Program to help low-income residents make home improvements, bring homes up to code and eliminate o