Pleasanton golf hosts home invitational; all 3 county schools compete - Apr. 26, 2017
The Pleasanton golf team hosted their home invitational on April 20. Only a total of five teams were there with a total of 22 golfers. Only three teams had enough golfers for a team score and Jayhawk-Linn won the tournament with a 348. Erie was second with a 409 and Prairie View was third with a 441....[More]
Jayhawk track wins home invitational - Apr. 26, 2017
The Jayhawk track team held its home invitational on April 24 and did very well as both the boys’ and girls’ teams placed first at the event.The boys’ team placed first with 162 points. The boys were followed by Northeast, 105 points, Central Heights, 71 1/2 points, Waverly, 56 points,...[More]
PHS class creates powerful PSA - Apr. 26, 2017
Nick Thompson is the technology director for the Pleasanton USD 344 school district.But in addition to the duties of installing and maintaining new computers, software, printers and anything technological in general, he also teaches one particular class, which recently went above and beyond what they...[More]
Bike blessing, fundraiser to be held May 20 - Apr. 26, 2017
The New Lancaster United Methodist Church, Paola, will be hosting a Bike Blessing Breakfast and Fundraiser on Saturday, May 20, which is also Armed Forces Day. The trustees’ breakfast will be held from 7-9 a.m. with a freewill donation. The menu includes homemade biscuits and gravy, sausage patties,...[More]
La Cygne Prayer Breakfast set for May 4 - Apr. 26, 2017
The La Cygne Community Prayer Breakfast is set for 7 a.m. Thursday, May 4, in the Swan Room at the La Cygne Library.The event is held in honor of, and on, the National Day of Prayer, which was declared in 1952 through a joint resolution signed by Congress and President Harry S. Truman.But the roots of...[More]
La Cygne fire chief asks for Linnco Drive signage - Apr. 26, 2017
Replacement “no parking” signs are needed along the south side of La Cygne’s Linn County Drive (Linnco Drive) at the Industrial Park.So stated Dan Nasalroad, fire chief, at La Cygne’s regular City Council meeting last Wednesday, April 19.Nasalroad said parking is prohibited along...[More]
Mapleton man arrested on rape charge - Apr. 26, 2017
Linn County deputies arrested Wesley D. Mull, 46, of Mapleton for an alleged rape that occurred between Oct. 1 and April 9.Mull was arrested on April 9 with charges of rape, sexual intercourse without consent and use of force.He also has aggravated criminal sodomy and aggravated criminal kidnapping charges.He...[More]
County donates 4.2 acres to Cox Motor’s new location - Apr. 26, 2017
After many months of negotiation, decisions are being made by both the county and city of Pleasanton concerning the current and new Cox Motor Co. locations.Last week Wednesday, April 19, the Pleasanton City Council held a 20-minute executive session for land acquisition followed by the action of purchasing...[More]
Jerry P. Stoner 04-12-1952 to 04-24-2017 - Apr. 25, 2017
Jerry P. Stoner, age 65, Beagle, Kan., passed away on Monday, April 24, 2017. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, April 28, 2017, at the Schneider Funeral Home La Cygne Chapel. Burial will be in the Osawatomie Cemetery. Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the Schneider La Cgyne Chapel....[More]
Trace Lee Wilkerson 10-22-1970 to 04-20-2017 - Apr. 25, 2017
Trace Lee Wilkerson, age 46, Blue Mound, Kan., passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2017.Funeral service was held Tuesday, April 25, 2017, at the Blue Mound Federated Church. Burial was in the Pleasanton Cemetery. The family suggests contributions to Wilkerson Funeral Fund, c/o Schneider Funeral Home,...[More]
