La Cygne council proposes 2-mill tax levy hike - Jul. 27, 2016
La Cygne city taxpayers will consider a property tax increase of 2.16 mills after its presentation was unanimously approved at the city’s regular council meeting last Wednesday, July 20. Jerome Mitzner motioned for the budget’s publication. Jake Fleming seconded. To see the full...[More]
Road gouges net drug bust - Jul. 27, 2016
An observant deputy was what led to the bust of a local man after gouges in the road roused the deputy’s curiosity. Sheriff Paul Filla said that Deputy James Akes was patrolling early Sunday morning, around 4 a.m., when he noticed tracks gouged in 1700 Rd. leading to a field near Farlin...[More]
Local family grieves death of KCK police officer - Jul. 27, 2016
The loss of family is tough under any circumstance, but when the loss comes due to gun violence against a police officer – the shock is overwhelming. And Sugar Valley resident Harriet Stanley knows firsthand about that shock, because Kansas City, Kan., Police Officer Captain Robert (David)...[More]
Jacob Kyle McHorse 10-24-1985 to 07-23-2016 - Jul. 26, 2016
Jacob Kyle “Kyle” McHorse, 30, of Blue Mound, Kan., died on Saturday, July 23, 2016, at his home after a life long battle with seizures. Kyle was born Oct. 24, 1985, in Brownwood, Texas, to Randall and Kathy (Galloway) McHorse. In spite of his health, Kyle was an outgoing person who never...[More]
Frankie Fay Willett 08-05-1927 to 07-20-2016 - Jul. 25, 2016
Frankie Fay Willett, née Jackson, passed away on July 20, 2016, in Fort Scott, Kan. She was 88. Ms. Willett is to be interred in Ozarks Memorial Park Cemetery, next to her husband. A graveside service was held Tuesday, July 26, 2016. Flowers may be sent to Snapp-Bearden Funeral Home,...[More]
Francis Boyd “Boyd†Oshel 11-23-1932 to 07-18-2016 - Jul. 25, 2016
Francis Boyd “Boyd” Oshel Sr., 83, of Hidden Valley Lake, died on Monday, July 18, 2016, at Medicalodge, Fort Scott, Kan. Boyd was born Nov. 23, 1932, in DeSoto, Kan., to Lester and Elsie (Hall) Oshel, the third of nine children. Boyd was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing,...[More]
Linn County Fair chicken exhibit pullorum testing required - Jul. 20, 2016
If you are planning to exhibit poultry at the Linn County Fair, both 4-H and Open Class, you will need to take part in the pullorum-typhoid testing that will be taking place on July 21, 2016, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Linn County Fairgrounds. Here are the requirements for exhibiting poultry at a public...[More]
Bully Pulpit: We’re not in old Dodge City anymore - Jul. 20, 2016
Letter from the Editor: I try to stay away from answering letters to the editor, everyone has their opinion. But in the case of Alice Widner’s letter and attempt to sway the public on limiting our Second Amendment right to bear arms—I felt it deserved a response. Our president is a role...[More]
Blue Mound and Pleasanton T-Ball compete at Moran - Jul. 20, 2016
The Blue Mound and Pleasanton T-Ball teams traveled to Moran on July 11 to compete in the Three Rivers League boys’ T-Ball Tournament. Both teams played hard, but both teams ended up being eliminated from the tournament without placing. To see the full article, check out this week's edition...[More]
Pokemon GO going wild at Kansas state parks - Jul. 20, 2016
TOPEKA – Elusive Pokemon GO characters have been spotted at many Kansas state parks and nature centers, and there’s no better time to join the chase. The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) welcomes Pokemon hunters stalking the virtual critters that have popped up at...[More]
