Paola Livestock Auction to host rollover auction Friday to benefit fire victims - Mar. 22, 2017
The fire in southwest Kansas that claimed 650,000 acres and 30,000 head of livestock two weeks ago was no small deal. The effects of that fire will be felt for months and years by many people. But the people in southwest Kansas are not left alone to deal with rebuilding as people across the nation are...[More]
Bait shop petitions Pleasanton for building - Mar. 22, 2017
The Pleasanton City Council was excited to hear Scotty Thomas wants to come to town and set up a bait shop in the old soccer building by Stegge Lake.Scotty Thomas, owner of Lucky T’s Bait Shop in Girard, told the council he was approached by someone who told him Pleasanton needs a bait shop.He...[More]
Low bidder wins county truck bid - Mar. 22, 2017
After a request from Public Works Field Supervisor Jackie Messer for a new pickup several weeks ago, bids were announced at Monday’s Linn County Commission meeting, with the winning bidder being the state contractor, Shawnee Mission Ford.After stating last month when the lowest bidder was not approved...[More]
Child abuse-related status hearing for suspended Prairie View High principal May 24 - Mar. 22, 2017
Timothy Weis has entered a not guilty plea for failure as teachers/administration to report child abuse/neglect.Weis, Prairie View High principal currently on paid administrative leave, was arrested Feb. 21.Weis made a first appearance in Linn County District Court before Judge Valorie Leblanc, Kansas...[More]
Blood drive Wednesday, March 22, in Pleasanton - Mar. 22, 2017
The Community Blood Center blood drive is scheduled to be in Pleasanton from 2-6 p.m. Wednesday, March 22, at the HUD Housing meeting room, 902 Palm St.You may book an appointment at esavealifenow.org, click the Schedule an Appointment icon and enter Sponsor Code pleasantoncomm.Additional details may...[More]
Blowout causes U.S. 69 fatality accident - Mar. 22, 2017
Bourbon County emergency crews responded to the call of a U.S. Highway 69 rollover accident at 9:37 a.m. Friday, March 17, where one person was killed.According to the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) crash log, a 1999 Ford Explorer driven by Austin E. Faulkner of Kansas City, age 16, was southbound on the...[More]
Eugene Moore - Mar. 21, 2017
Eugene Moore, age 79, Pleasanton, Kan., passed away on Monday, March 20, 2017, at his home.Visitation will be held 3-4:30 p.m. Saturday, March 25, 2017, at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Contributions may be made to Eugene Moore Memorial, c/o Schneider Funeral Home, P.O....[More]
Kyle Dean Nelson 01-18-85 to 03-18-2017 - Mar. 21, 2017
Kyle Dean Nelson, age 32, Pleasanton, Kan., passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2017.Graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, March 23, at the Linnville Cemetery Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory Pleasanton Chapel. The family suggests...[More]
Jennifer Jo (Stevens) Shaw 01-29-1979 to 03-17-2017 - Mar. 21, 2017
Jennifer Jo (Stevens) Shaw, 38, of Pleasanton, Kan., died Friday, March 17, 2017, from injuries sustained in a vehicle accident. Jennifer was born Jan. 29, 1979, at Lawton, Okla., on the Fort Sill Army Base to Virgil and Brenda (Kurtz) Stevens. Jennifer graduated from Olathe North High School in...[More]
Theresa Angelina “Angie†Eaton 02-10-1933 to 03-14-2017 - Mar. 21, 2017
Theresa Angelina “Angie” Eaton, age 84 of Osawatomie, Kan., died Tuesday, March 14, 2017, at Life Care Center of Osawatomie.Angie was born Feb. 10, 1933, in Grainfield, Kan., the third of 10 children born to Jacob Joseph and Theresa (Phlieger) Meyer. She attended Jumbo school through the...[More]
