Bonnie L. Purdy 11-08-1941 to 02-18-2017 - Feb. 21, 2017
Bonnie L. Purdy, age 75, Pleasanton, Kan., passed away on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, at her home. She was born on Nov. 8, 1941, at Winona, Mo., the daughter of Paul M. and Creado B. Bell Hunt.She married Russell Purdy at the Linn County Courthouse on Jan. 4, 1971. This union lasted over 45 years. Bonnie...[More]
Breaking News: Weis, Kleidosty arrested on charges of failure to report child abuse - Feb. 21, 2017
On Tuesday, Feb. 21, the Linn County Sheriff’s Office obtained warrants for the arrest of Chris Kleidosty, former superintendent of the Prairie View School District, and Tim Weis, principal of Prairie View High School.Kleidosty’s warrant was forwarded to Leavenworth County where officers...[More]
Jayhawk wrestling hosts dual on Senior/Parent night - Feb. 15, 2017
The Jayhawk wrestling team hosted a triangular dual on Feb. 9 against Erie and Spring Hill. Uniontown was also there but the Hawks did not wrestle them. The Hawks also recognized their senior wrestlers and their parents before the final dual against Spring Hill. To see the full article, check out this...[More]
Bully Pulpit: Abortion - Feb. 15, 2017
The women on the plaza shadowed by the Washington Monument, women wearing female reproductive organs on their heads, make me shake my own head – this time thinking about abortion and all that goes with it.I watched a Democratic California representative being interviewed the other day by Tucker...[More]
Buffs hang on to Pioneer third place despite setbacks last week - Feb. 15, 2017
Despite two losses last week, Prairie View’s boys still control a potential third-place finish in the Pioneer League, starting with this Friday’s Senior Parent Night matchup with Anderson County.Losses at Iola, 42-33, on Feb. 7 and at last Friday’s Courtwarming, 55-51, to Burlington...[More]
Lady Jays sweep in action this past week - Feb. 15, 2017
Pleasanton’s Lady Jays basketball team took to the road for back-to-back games last week, falling to the Marmaton Valley Wildcats and the Uniontown Eagles in varsity action.Pleasanton High School (PHS) faced the Lady Wildcats on Thursday, a makeup of a game originally scheduled for Jan. 13. This...[More]
KSHSAA to honor Burhart Friday night - Feb. 15, 2017
Prairie View’s secondary-level vocal music instructor will be honored with a presentation at the school Friday night.Dawn Burhart will receive the Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) 2017 “Heart of the Arts Award” sometime after 6:30 p.m. Friday between varsity...[More]
Centerville venue brings life to old building - Feb. 15, 2017
After years and years of sitting empty and being vandalized, the building that sits on the southwestern edge of Centerville has new life.The Old Centerville Pump House began as a booster pump station for the Amoco Pipeline Company. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn...[More]
Shaw speaks to Legislature on statewide funding of SAFE clubs - Feb. 15, 2017
Pleasanton High School (PHS) student Chantel Shaw traveled to the Kansas State Capitol in Topeka on Tuesday, Feb. 7, to speak to the state Legislature regarding funding of SAFE (Seatbelts Are For Everyone) chapters in every county in the state.Chantel, who is a member of the PHS SAFE club, was recently...[More]
Parker to ask city voters for sales-tax earmark change - Feb. 15, 2017
Nov. 7 ballot measure seeks to divert from sewer only revenueParker will ask its voters at the Nov. 7 general election to change the recipient fund of its 1-cent city sales tax.That process of ballot inclusion began at last Thursday night’s City Council meeting with its unanimous approval following...[More]
