NEWS
Concern auction raises disaster relief funds for families
Concern Inc., the non-profit organization in Mound City, held its first annual disaster relief fund auction on Sunday, March 1. Volunteer DeAnn Dawson explained that the fundraiser worked to raise funds specifically to help local families in need after disasters strike, such... [More]
Coal Centre Days continue in 2015
Last month the Coal Centre Days committee held a community town hall-style meeting to determine whether the well loved tradition of Coal Centre Days in Prescott would continue for 2015. Committee Chair Jeff Whitley explained that over the years, many volunteers left the committee... [More]
Reach Out chili cook-off coming soon
This coming Saturday, March 7, Prescott city hall will host the sixth annual Reach Out food pantry chili cook off. Chili, hot dogs and dessert will be served for attendees in exchange for a donation to Reach Out. Serving starts at 5 p.m. There will be a raffle that evening with... [More]
More News
- Fishing access and road improvements come to Pleasanton East Lake
- Icy weather causes incidents along U.S. 69
- Parker couple dies in Miami County car crash
- City declares emergency condemnation of old hotel property
- Attempted 2nd degree murder charge leveled on local man
- Game warden seeks help in swan case
- Linn Valley PD holds workshop, shares burglary prevention tips
- IPC Concrete plant in Pleasanton sells
SPORTS
Three Buffalo wrestlers place at State
The Prairie View wrestling team took six of their wrestlers to the State tournament on Feb. 27 - 28 in Salina. Three of them placed in the top four at State. Case Pemberton placed fourth, Will Holland placed fourth and Cordell Dunlop placed second. The Buffalos placed 11th as... [More]
Compton places fifth at State for the Hawks
The Jayhawk-Linn wrestling team traveled to Hays on Feb. 27 – 28 to compete in the 3-1A State wrestling tournament. The Hawks sent a record four wrestlers to State this year and two made it to the second day of the tournament with Trevor Compton medaling for the Hawks... [More]
More Sports
- Pleasanton girls and Jayhawk boys roll in Jayhawk and Pleasanton game
- Jayhawk sends a school record four wrestlers to State
- Jayhawk girls go 1-2 at the Lancer Classic
- Pleasanton girls place second at home Mid-Season Tournament
- Jayhawk basketball wins big over Uniontown
- Buffalos top Panthers in Pioneer-Frontier League dual
- Kellerman signs with Oklahoma State University
- Johnson returns to elite status
COMMUNITY
La Cygne Library holds annual Dr. Seuss Read Across America day on Monday
Preschool students from La Cygne and Parker enjoyed games, activities and Dr. Seuss stories at the library Monday morning. High school students who are members of the library club were in attendance to help the students with this special day.
Getting to know your new extension agent, Franny Eastwood
Originally from small-town Hunter, Kan., Franny Eastwood grew up with a strong interest in nutrition education. She received her bachelor’s degree in Dietetics from Kansas State University then earned two master’s degrees from the University of Tennessee, one in Nutrition... [More]
Local artist demonstrates oil painting techniques for students
A group of Pleasanton High School art students received a painting demonstration from world-renowned artist Mary Jo Leisure in their classroom last Thursday, Feb. 26. The students recently completed their first oil paintings and hoped to learn different techniques from Leisure... [More]
More Community
- It’s all about the people
- Two Prairie View Elementary Schools are recognized for their students’ achievements
- Meet Dyson, a facility dog at La Cygne Elementary School
- County residents reminded of what recycling material accepted
- City of La Cygne awarded $500,000 for water project
- Code project pushes local students to examine life goals
- New youth pastor joins First Baptist Church
- Mid-America Nutrition Program wishes Doris Basore a happy retirement