Mound City discussing sewer line grant - Jan. 11, 2017
The City Council of Mound City began preliminary discussion on whether to pursue a sewer grant Tuesday night, Jan. 3, with BG Consultants engineer Jason Hoskinson. Hoskinson said he met with Mayor Mat Casner, and the city staff is combing through records on past sewer work done and said both the lines...[More]
Pleasanton council looks to add street lights in NE Development area - Jan. 11, 2017
The Pleasanton City Council recently authorized City Administrator Erica Kern to begin a process of adding street lights to the development area on the northeast corner of town. The plan that Kern submitted to KCP&L calls for 18-20 lights to be added in an area extending north on Tucker to where...[More]
Newly elected officials sworn in - Jan. 11, 2017
Locally, Monday, Jan. 9, was a big day for newly elected county officials as they were sworn in for duty to office. For some, the event was a repeat of years before, but for others such as new County Attorney James Brun and County Treasurer-elect Janet Kleweno, it was a new deal. Linn County District...[More]
Samuel T. Stump 11-15-1924 to 01-07-2017 - Jan. 10, 2017
Samuel T. Stump, 92, of Blue Mound, Kan., died at 9:40 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, at Allen County Hospital, Iola. Sam was born Nov. 15, 1924, in Blue Mound to David and Nellie May (Day) Stump. After graduating from Blue Mound High School, he attended what is now Pittsburg State University until...[More]
John Clay Simons Sr. 02-05-1955 to 01-02-2017 - Jan. 10, 2017
John Clay Simons Sr., age 61, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Monday, Jan. 2, 2017, at the Fort Scott Mercy Hospital Emergency Room. He was born Feb. 5, 1955, in Santa Paula, Calif., the son of William Jack Simons and Welcome Irene “Becky” Floyd Simons.He honorably served with...[More]
Julia Mary Gotheridge Harris 12-25-1923 to 01-03-2017 - Jan. 10, 2017
Julia Mary Gotheridge Harris, 93, of Blue Mound, Kan., passed away Jan. 3, 2017, at Olathe Medical Center. Mary was born Dec. 25, 1923, to Daniel H. and Lulu Wilmoth (Freeland) Gotheridge at Culver, Mo., northeast of Butler. In February 1925, at the age of 1, Mary moved with her parents and two brothers...[More]
Bully Pulpit: We are blessed in the United States - Jan. 4, 2017
Happy New Year to all of my friends, family and readers – I usually wish everyone happy New Year on Facebook, or call them, but this year I spent in Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico. First off, it is wonderful to be back in the United States. It takes less than a week in Mexico to really understand...[More]
Veteran La Cygne referee Ron Price arbitrates four sports - Jan. 4, 2017
Following their two-week Christmas break, county school athletes this week head back to the hardwoods and mats for interscholastic competition. With them will be those charged with enforcing the rules and maintaining the fairness of each contest – the adult game officials. To see the...[More]
PES student Liam Ellis excels at biking - Jan. 4, 2017
In America learning to ride a bike is a part of growing up for most kids. However, for most it stops there and the extent of their bike riding is spinning around the neighborhood with their friends. Pleasanton Elementary fourth-grade student Liam Ellis has taken bike riding to the next level....[More]
Musical family helps local library - Jan. 4, 2017
A concert was given on Dec. 28 at the home of Phyllis Bradley to raise funds for the Prescott Public Library. The library has been open since 1973 according to board member Mary Beth Fornelli. “The library provides more than just books for patrons to read,” said Fornelli....[More]
