Pleasanton Police Department officers take down two male subjects on Monday, July 15, in front of Food Fair on Main Street following a separate incident from which the two men fled. Chief Tristan Snyder and Officer Adam Smith pursued the two males in their vehicles, then on foot and called for backup. Both the Mound City Police Department, Chief Paul McKee and the Linn County Sheriff’s Office responded to that call. Two individuals were arrested, more information coming after the suspects have their first appearances.

inn County teenager is sixth in nation at Yu-Gi-Oh! competition

Leading this year’s Blue Mound 4th of July parade are George and Nancy Honn of the American Legion Riders Chapter 156 from Paola. Additional photos on B10.

City officials and chamber representatives gather for a ribbon cutting for Simple Simon’s Pizza at 111 N. Broadway in La Cygne on Tuesday morning, July 2. Pictured at the event are, left to right, Janet Reynolds; Frankie Elder; La Cygne City Clerk Jodi Wade; business owners Crystal and Joe Riggs surrounded by their children, Joey Riggs, Jaxx Riggs and Jett Riggs with Joe Riggs holding their youngest, June Riggs; Russell Pope; Shirlene Johnson; Pat Foreman; and Austin Lawrence.

Three local players make All State baseball/softball teams