This week’s submission for Out on the Gravel comes to us from Nick Mitchell who stopped at the second gate for Sugar Valley Lake onto K-7 Highway to snag this beautiful color shot and ended up catching a deer in the photo as well. If you have a photo you would like to share for Out on the Gravel, even if its from in town, send it to Barbara at linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com.

Ella Wallace with her dad, Jacob Thomas, at the Pleasanton Kids’ fishing derby on June 6.

Kinsley Gallagher fishing with her dad, Jeremy, during the Pleasanton Fishing Derby.

Participants in the Pleasanton Kids’ fishing derby on June 6 come up to get their catch measured.

Breakfast with the Sheriff, held on Saturday morning at the Mound City Christian Church, was well attended. Those attending enjoyed a hot breakfast while visiting with friends, neighbors, and Linn County Sheriff James Akes.

Brilyn Bogan competes in the high jump for the Lady Hawks at the State track meet at Wichita on May 29-30.

Laramie Stevens throws the javelin for the Buffalos at the State track meet.

Willow Skipper is the Lady Jays’ final leg in the 4x100 relay at the State track meet in Wichita.

This week’s Out on the Gravel submission comes from Sean Swartz who took this beautiful sunset photo recently at Mills Road and 1900 Road. If you would like to submit a photo for Out on the Gravel, please email it, along with information to Barbara at linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com.

Members of the Hewitt-New American Legion Post No. 248 stand behind members of the Mound City Commanders baseball team during Mound City’s Memorial Day service at Woodlawn Cemetery on Monday, May 25. This is the first time in several years that the local American Legion has sponsored a local youth baseball team.