Buffalo football falls to Fort Scott - Oct. 7, 2015
The Prairie View football team looked to get back to winning after a road loss to Ottawa last week. The Buffalos tried to do this as they hosted Fort Scott on Oct. 2. The Tigers proved to be too much for the Buffalos as they handed Prairie View their second loss in a row, 35-6. To see the full...[More]
Hawks defeat Northeast Arma, 27-6 - Oct. 7, 2015
The Jayhawk football team hosted Northeast Arma on Oct. 2, hoping to improve their record to 3-2 and to go undefeated in Three Rivers League play. The Hawks accomplished both goals that night which was senior/parents night as Jayhawk defeated Arma, 27-6. To see the full article, check out this...[More]
Yellow lines coming to Main Street - Oct. 7, 2015
Pleasanton residents will be pleased to hear yellow stripes will soon appear on Main Street. In a 4-0 vote last night Pleasanton city council unanimously approved to accept a bid from Midwest Striping for $1,500 to stripe double center lines on Pleasanton’s main roadway. To see the full...[More]
2400 Rd. rehab funding questioned - Oct. 7, 2015
Tabling 2400 Rd. rehab for this Monday, the commissioners heard from Linn Valley Mayor Jeanne Dwyer that the city was asking for the county’s expertise since they had only five miles of road to deal with and no road maintenance department. To see the full article, check out this week's...[More]
3 resign from Pleasanton planning and zoning board - Oct. 7, 2015
Three members, Curtis Fleming, Clinton Baugh and Doug Smith, resigned from the Pleasanton Planning and Zoning Board following the city council’s recent approval of a hotly debated Heartland Propane conditional use permit (CUP) application. To see the full article, check out this week's...[More]
Community Forum gives insight to district needs - Sep. 30, 2015
On Sept. 23, Pleasanton USD 344 hosted an open community forum, offering the community an opportunity to become involved in the evaluation of needs to the current school structures. This includes the campus, stadium, track and outdoor bathrooms.Keegan Jackson and Michelle Chavey of Hollis and Miller...[More]
“Let’s Go Outside” a success at local NWR - Sep. 30, 2015
Around 100 visitors traveled to the Marais des Cygnes National Wildlife Refuge last Saturday for the Refuge’s annual “Let’s Go Outside” event. Assistant Refuge Manager Amy Coffman shared, “Overall, it went really well.” Visitors experienced a variety of events with...[More]
Parents’ love transcends international borders - Sep. 30, 2015
Parents’ love transcends international bordersIn the last 15 years, only 1,884 Bulgarian orphans were adopted by American families. Four-year-old Gavin Black is one of them. Unsure where their journey would lead them, Mound City couple Cody and Christina Black started their adoptive journey two...[More]
Pleasanton pharmacy progressing - Sep. 30, 2015
Construction continues on the new pharmacy facility in Pleasanton. Developed through Pleasanton Properties LLC with partners Todd Schneider and Rick Wiseman, Pleasanton Drug Company is located at 11240 Tucker Road.With walls, windows and a roof in place, the exterior is nearing completion. Schneider...[More]
Ernest LaVern Cox - 03-26-1925 to 09-27-2015 - Sep. 30, 2015
Ernest LaVern Cox, 90, La Cygne, Kan., passed away Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015. He was born at La Cygne, Kan., March 26, 1925, the son of Byron and Mabel Crisler Cox. He graduated from Parker High School. He served his country during World War II in the United States Navy.He married Dorothy Dunlop May 23,...[More]
