Choosing the best catfish bait - Jul. 27, 2016
Catfish are one of the most popular fish in this area and all of Kansas. There are three types of catfish in this area with channel catfish, blue catfish and flathead catfish with channel catfish being the most popular and usually what people think of when catching catfish. To see the full article,...[More]
Pleasanton 1 wins Little League tournament - Jul. 27, 2016
The Pleasanton 1, Pleasanton 2 and Blue Mound Little League teams competed at Bronson this past week in the Three Rivers Little League tournament. The tournament was supposed to take place the week before but rain caused the tournament to be pushed back to this past week. To see the full article, check...[More]
It takes a community - Jul. 27, 2016
Those of us employed at your library are proud of the building and the services we provide. We work hard and are recompensed for our efforts. But there are times when others step in to help. Some of these are planned, as in the fundraising efforts of our Friends of the Library. Shirley Smith and Sherry...[More]
Simpson inducted into the In Memory Honor Roll for Vietnam veterans - Jul. 27, 2016
Richard Simpson was well-known in Linn County. If there were an event, he was there and he gave his full support to any issue at hand. And with grandchildren all over the county – some blood, some from a kinship that began as a friendship – he did his best to never, ever miss a game...[More]
La Cygne council proposes 2-mill tax levy hike - Jul. 27, 2016
La Cygne city taxpayers will consider a property tax increase of 2.16 mills after its presentation was unanimously approved at the city’s regular council meeting last Wednesday, July 20. Jerome Mitzner motioned for the budget’s publication. Jake Fleming seconded. To see the full...[More]
Road gouges net drug bust - Jul. 27, 2016
An observant deputy was what led to the bust of a local man after gouges in the road roused the deputy’s curiosity. Sheriff Paul Filla said that Deputy James Akes was patrolling early Sunday morning, around 4 a.m., when he noticed tracks gouged in 1700 Rd. leading to a field near Farlin...[More]
Local family grieves death of KCK police officer - Jul. 27, 2016
The loss of family is tough under any circumstance, but when the loss comes due to gun violence against a police officer – the shock is overwhelming. And Sugar Valley resident Harriet Stanley knows firsthand about that shock, because Kansas City, Kan., Police Officer Captain Robert (David)...[More]
Jacob Kyle McHorse 10-24-1985 to 07-23-2016 - Jul. 26, 2016
Jacob Kyle “Kyle” McHorse, 30, of Blue Mound, Kan., died on Saturday, July 23, 2016, at his home after a life long battle with seizures. Kyle was born Oct. 24, 1985, in Brownwood, Texas, to Randall and Kathy (Galloway) McHorse. In spite of his health, Kyle was an outgoing person who never...[More]
Frankie Fay Willett 08-05-1927 to 07-20-2016 - Jul. 25, 2016
Frankie Fay Willett, née Jackson, passed away on July 20, 2016, in Fort Scott, Kan. She was 88. Ms. Willett is to be interred in Ozarks Memorial Park Cemetery, next to her husband. A graveside service was held Tuesday, July 26, 2016. Flowers may be sent to Snapp-Bearden Funeral Home,...[More]
Francis Boyd “Boyd†Oshel 11-23-1932 to 07-18-2016 - Jul. 25, 2016
Francis Boyd “Boyd” Oshel Sr., 83, of Hidden Valley Lake, died on Monday, July 18, 2016, at Medicalodge, Fort Scott, Kan. Boyd was born Nov. 23, 1932, in DeSoto, Kan., to Lester and Elsie (Hall) Oshel, the third of nine children. Boyd was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing,...[More]