Too Many - Feb. 28, 2024
I have noticed that there are more skunks in the Ozarks than I have ever seen before, and I want to remind readers that skunks often get rabies, likely carriers of that disease second only to bats. If you see one during the day, or have one around your home that acts strange any time of the day,...[More]
BULLY PULPIT - Feb. 28, 2024
Discarded pets I don’t know many people who haven’t encountered a stray animal – cat, dog, etc. It happened to me last week and it wasn’t the first time and probably won’t be the last time. According to the aspca.org “Approximately 6.3 million companion animals...[More]
Chris Martincz - Feb. 27, 2024
Word was received of the passing of Mound City resident Chris Martincz Friday, Feb. 23. A come-and-go celebration of life is scheduled for Tuesday, March 5 from 2-4 p.m. at Shalom Retreat Center, 12985 Co. Road 1095, Mound City, Kan....[More]
Solar income to Linn County estimated to be $25 million - Feb. 21, 2024
“What’s in it for me?” is the age-old question that humans face every day; and Linn County elected officials and taxpayers are asking that same question concerning proposed solar farms looking to build in Linn County. Following numerous meetings with Clearway Energy, County Clerk David...[More]
Commission to vote on remote voting policy - Feb. 21, 2024
The Linn County Commission is scheduled to vote at next Monday’s 9 a.m. meeting on a policy concerning remote participants in all board meetings. At their weekly meeting Tuesday, delayed a day because of this Monday’s federal Presidents’ Day holiday, Chris Martin, county information...[More]
Kansas to hold Presidential Preference Primary - Feb. 21, 2024
With what is set to be a tense Presidential election November 5, 2024, the Kansas Secretary of State has produced information to help voters navigate the upcoming Presidential Preference Primary. The information from Scott Schwab’s site answers several questions. “What is a Presidential...[More]
Jayhawk boys' wrestling win Eureka Regional and qualify seven for State - Feb. 21, 2024
The Jayhawk boys' wrestling team traveled to Eureka on Feb. 17 to compete in a 3-1A Regional tournament. This tournament decides who goes to the 3-1A State tournament in Salina on Feb. 22-24. The Hawks had a good day to say the least. Not only did seven Jayhawk wrestlers qualify for State,...[More]
Prairie View boys' wrestling sends two to State - Feb. 21, 2024
The Prairie View wrestling team traveled to Independence on Feb. 17 to compete in a 4A Regional tournament. This tournament decides who goes to the 4A State tournament in Salina on Feb. 22-24. The top four places from each weight class qualifies and the Buffalos had two wrestlers make the...[More]
Pleasanton girls' and boys' basketball goes 1-2 during Courtwarming week - Feb. 21, 2024
The Pleasanton basketball teams had a busy week as it was the team's Courtwarming week. They hosted Hume in a non-league game on Feb. 13. The girls lost that game 50-27 while the boys won 57-47. Then the team traveled for another non-league game against Bronaugh on Feb. 15. The girls won...[More]
BULLY PULPIT - Feb. 21, 2024
A parade and a shooting What started out as a momentous occasion to celebrate a repeat Super Bowl win by the Kansas City Chiefs turned into what is becoming a platform for gun rights, gun control and parental control. You’d have to live under a rock to not know two juveniles are in custody after...[More]
