Miller leads Blu-Jays at State track - May. 30, 2018
Multiple members of the Pleasanton track team traveled to Wichita on May 25 and 26 to compete in the 2A State Track Meet. The boys scored seven team points and placed 32nd out of 49 teams that scored at the meet in class 2A. The girls did not score any team points. To see the full article, check out...[More]
Sheriff supplying discs, cuts off CA access to server - May. 30, 2018
The County Commissioners heard from County Sheriff Paul Filla who reported he was providing discs to County Attorney James Brun. He invited the commissioners and the newspaper to his office to see what is involved in burning discs. Commissioner Rick James asked Filla if Brun had access to the server...[More]
Mound City Library to host events for summer reading program - May. 30, 2018
Kicking off the Summer Reading program for the Mound City Library is the “Rocking in the Park” event at 6 p.m. June 4. The Mound City Library and the Hemphill Family Band are putting on a free concert at the Mound City Amphitheatre. The music will be perfect for adults and also keep your...[More]
A look at inpatient treatment options, part two - May. 30, 2018
Inpatient treatment for addiction is an option for those who are struggling with outpatient treatment or 12-step programs. Mirrors, Inc., is one of those options and another is Valeo Behavioral Health Care (VBHC). The word Valeo is Latin and literally means “to be well,” and the organization’s...[More]
6 educators retire from Linn County schools - May. 30, 2018
Some licensed and classified educators worked their final official week of their school careers in Linn County districts last week. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn County News or check out the online version here....[More]
MCBSHS to present public screening of ‘Josiah’ documentary - May. 23, 2018
At 11 a.m. Saturday, May 26, Mine Creek Battlefield State Historic Site will be hosting a public screening of “Josiah,” a documentary that traces Josiah Henson’s harrowing journey from slavery in Maryland and Kentucky to freedom in Canada. Henson (1789-1883) spent 41 years as...[More]
Prairie View track competes in tough Regional - May. 23, 2018
The Prairie View track team traveled to Eudora on May 18 to compete in a 4A Regional to determine who would go to the State Track meet in Wichita on May 25-26.This was an extremely difficult Regional meet, and the Buffalos only qualified two athletes for State meet. The girls placed 14th out of 16 teams...[More]
Pleasanton track sends 11 to State - May. 23, 2018
The Pleasanton track team traveled to Leon-Bluestem on May 17 for a 2A Regional to determine who goes to the State Track Meet in Wichita on May 25-26.The Blu-Jays did well at the meet as they qualified 11 athletes for the State Tournament. The boys’ team placed seventh out of 14 teams with 37 points...[More]
Jayhawk baseball earns 3A Regional Runner-up - May. 23, 2018
The Jayhawk baseball team competed in the 3A regional tournament hosted by Humboldt on May 15 and May 17.The Hawks entered the tournament as the two seed with a 16-4 record. Jayhawk had a very good tournament, advancing to the finals where they were narrowly defeated by the one-seed Humboldt in the championship.The...[More]
Kelley participates in Heartland Honor Flight for Veterans - May. 23, 2018
Don Kelley of Sugar Valley Lakes recently participated in the Heartland Honor Flight for Veterans to Washington, D.C.The program was organized in 2008 and was the first of its kind in the Kansas City area. HHF is a non-profit organization created for the sole purpose of honoring American veterans for...[More]