Veterans honored in flag ceremony Harrisonville Max Motors site of flag raising - Aug. 12, 2015
With a long heritage of honoring our nation’s military, Max Motors owner Mark Muller continued with a moving ceremony designed to give back to those that sacrificed for our country.Given Muller’s long history of honoring veterans and giving back to them, he was approached by the Order of...[More]
Byington selected to Greenbush Leadership Academy - Aug. 12, 2015
Pleasanton USD is proud to announce Hazel Byington has been selected to join current and aspiring leaders from 25 Kansas School districts to participate in Greenbush Leadership Academy for the 2015-2016 School Year. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn County News...[More]
Local youth learn first-hand how charities change lives - Aug. 12, 2015
Mound City youth Nathan Leavitt, Wyatt Hullopetter and Kayson Boyd recently visited the Heifer International (HI) ranch, a non-profit organization based in Perryville, Ark., to learn how the charity helps change lives across the globe. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of...[More]
Julia “Alice†Mastin - 12-29-1937 to 08-02-2015 - Aug. 12, 2015
Julia “Alice” Mastin, 77, of Pleasanton, Kan., passed away on Aug. 2, 2015, in Overland Park, Kan. She was born Dec. 29, 1937, the daughter of Joseph Edward and Helen Margaret (Dougan) Maschler.Alice enjoyed quilting, painting, reading, sewing and cooking. She loved spending time with her...[More]
Ronald L. Hobson - 07-22-1943 to 08-01-2015 - Aug. 12, 2015
Ron Hobson began his eternal life with his Savior on Aug. 1, 2015.Ron was born July 22, 1943, in La Cygne, to Jesse and Louise Hobson. He graduated from La Cygne High School in 1961. He joined the Navy and served 17 years including active service and the reserves. He worked in the aerospace industry...[More]
Lois Ann Carney - 01-13-1956 to 08-09-2015 - Aug. 12, 2015
Lois Ann Carney, age 59, Pleasanton, Kan., formerly of Mound City, Kan., passed away Sunday, Aug. 9, 2015 at Fort Scott Mercy Hospital. She was born at Paola, Kan., on Jan. 13, 1956, the daughter of Alva “Shorty” and Marilyn Frank Poole. She graduated from Jayhawk-Linn High School in the...[More]
Nora Lee Wright - 07-15-1938 to 08-06-2015 - Aug. 12, 2015
Nora Lee Wright, 77, of Bonner Springs, Kan., formerly of Hume, Mo., died on Thurs., Aug. 6, 2015. Nora Lee was born July 15, 1938, in Hume, Mo., to Elmer Lee and Eula (Adams) Wright. She is survived by her sister Freda Reynolds of Bonner Springs, Kan.Visitation will be Weds., Aug. 12, 2015, from 10-11...[More]
Owen Stites Dunavan - 09-20-1926 to 08-03-2015 - Aug. 12, 2015
Owen Stites Dunavan, age 88, Mound City, Kan., went to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on Monday, Aug. 3, 2015. He was born on Sept. 20, 1926, at Mound City, Kan., the son of Wilbur and Zelda Stites Dunavan. He graduated from Mound City High School where he was involved in the Livestock Judging Team. He...[More]
Lois “Jean†Johnston - Aug. 12, 2015
Lois “Jean” Johnston, 86, formerly of Amsterdam, Mo. passed away Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2015. She was born near Butler, Mo., the daughter of Homer and Agnes McElwain Dixon. She attended school in Amoret, Mo. where she enjoyed playing basketball.She married Clifford LeVaun Johnston April 3, 1945....[More]
Kids compete for a place at the State Fair in the pedal pull - Aug. 12, 2015
The Farm Bureau-sponsored pedal pull was held on the fairgrounds in the Multi-Purpose Building on the evening of Aug. 7. Children ages four to 12 competed in the event with the top three in each age qualifying for the Kansas State Fair in Hutchison from Sept. 11 - 20. To see the full article, check...[More]
