Bully Pulpit: Big words - Apr. 5, 2017
Normally I read letters to the editor and don’t respond to them unless they deal directly with me; after reading Skip Childress’ letter, I kind of felt like I needed to respond …After the 2016 election, www.alternet.org had a story with a headline, “’Bigot,’ ‘Xenophobe,’...[More]
Hawk pitching trio, defense combine for 2-hit shutout - Apr. 5, 2017
Aided by a sparkling outfield defensive play to end the sixth inning, three Jayhawk-Linn/Pleasanton pitchers allowed only two hits over seven innings to shut out Olathe’s Heritage Christian Academy, 9-0, March 28.Their third non-league win in as many games, the Jayhawks now begin defense of their...[More]
Buffalo softball starts season strong against Santa Fe Trail - Apr. 5, 2017
The Prairie View softball team held their home and season opener against Santa Fe Trail on March 28.The Lady Buffs had no problems with the Chargers as they won the first game 10-0 and the second game 17-2.In the first game both teams were scoreless after two innings. The Buffalos then scored six runs...[More]
DreamScape Innovations in new location - Apr. 5, 2017
DreamScape Innovations, a landscaping business owned by partners Josh Baldwin and Darren Albers, has taken their business to the next level and are setting down roots for the business in Mound City in the old Cornerstone Church building.The partners are in the process of remodeling the building to fit...[More]
Third Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk to benefit Grady’s Kids April 9 - Apr. 5, 2017
The Turkey Trot 5K Run, which will take place at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 9, is set to benefit Grady’s Kids this year. This is the third year for the event, which begins at Wicked Outfitters at 22802 Valley Road just east of the La Cygne exit on U.S. Highway 69. To see the full article, check out...[More]
Email billing now available for Pleasanton utility customer - Apr. 5, 2017
The city of Pleasanton now offers email billing to their water utility customers, allowing customers to go paperless. According to City Clerk Teresa Whitaker, a customer who wishes to go to email billing simply needs to supply the city with their email address, and their future bills will go directly...[More]
Overpumping Mound City Lake results in $2,000 state fine - Apr. 5, 2017
Mound City Mayor Mat Casner updated the City Council Monday night, explaining that the city had received a contract revision with Public Wholesale Water Supply District No. 13 that states PWWSD No. 13 can tap into Mound City Lake if necessary.As a result of PWWSD No. 13 tapping into the lake, the city...[More]
William J. “Bill” Kelly II 07-26-1941 to 03-27-2017 - Apr. 4, 2017
William J. “Bill” Kelly II, age 75, of Blue Mound, Kan., passed away on Monday, March 27, 2017, at Northpoint Skilled Nursing Center, Paola, Kan.Funeral services were held on Saturday, April 1, at the Feuerborn Family Funeral Service Chapel, Garnett, with burial in the Sunny Slope Cemetery,...[More]
Betty Jo Mitchell 09-08-1929 to 03-09-2017 - Apr. 4, 2017
Betty Jo Mitchell, age 87, Blue Mound, Kan., passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2017, at the Olathe Medical Center surrounded by all of her loved family. She was born on Sept. 8, 1929, in Mapleton, Kan., the daughter of Scott and Gladys Lucas Northway.She attended grade school at Xenia and graduated from...[More]
Patricia “Pat” K. Roche 01-11-1947 to 03-27-2017 - Apr. 4, 2017
Patricia “Pat” K. Roche, age 70, of Louisburg, Kan., passed away March 27, 2017, at St. Luke’s South Hospital in Overland Park, Kan. She was born in Springfield, Mo., on Jan. 11, 1947, the daughter of Martin and Ruby (Reeves) Walsh.She was united in marriage on Sept. 2, 1967, at St....[More]