La Cygne resident turns 100, celebrates a century of life - Apr. 8, 2015
On April 1, 2015, La Cygne resident Lillian Mosler celebrated her 100th birthday and entered the age of centenarians. Her daughter, Delores Stainbrook, shared that Mosler grew up on a cattle ranch in New Mexico. Stainbrook said, “During the ‘dirty thirties’ the drought hit New Mexico....[More]
2015 Unofficial Midterm election results - Apr. 8, 2015
CITY MAYOR AND COUNCILSBLUE MOUND Mayor Russell Beth 33 City Council Vote For 1-2Christopher Bownes 45Rob Kieffaber 43MOUND CITY Mayor Mat Casner 71 City...[More]
State aid reduction brings budget cuts to Jayhawk, Pleasanton schools - Apr. 8, 2015
On March 25, 2015, Gov. Sam Brownback signed the education block grant bill, also known as Senate Bill 7, into law. The bill greatly reduces state aid funds for operating expenses in schools across Kansas in the June 2015, 2016 and 2017 fiscal years.Brownback released a statement after signing SB-7....[More]
World Turkey Hunting Championship auction, fish fry April 15 - Apr. 8, 2015
It’s almost here – the World Turkey Hunting Championship auction and fish fry benefitting fallen law enforcement officers and wounded warriors Wednesday, April 15, at 7 p.m.The event is a three-day whirlwind that begins with a dinner, fish fry, and more, and ends with the crowning of the...[More]
Plane crash kills 2 - Apr. 8, 2015
Emergency personnel were called to the scene of a plane crash last Tuesday that killed two men north of Pleasanton. Dispatchers called Linn County Fire Rescue and the Sheriff’s Department to 12377 S. Ross Ln., Pleasanton at approximately 3:48 p.m. after witnesses watched the private plane crash...[More]
Bully Pulpit - Constitutional Carry is not a ‘free for all’ - Apr. 8, 2015
Passage of legislation by both the Kansas House and Senate now allows any Kansan, as of July 1, 2015, age 21 and older, to carry concealed firearms regardless of whether he or she has obtained a permit.For gun rights enthusiasts who wrap themselves around the Second Amendment, the bill was a positive...[More]
Aliyah Nicholas - 06-26-2012 to 03-30-2015 - Apr. 8, 2015
Aliyah Nicholas, age 2, of Kincaid, Kan., gained her angel wings at home on Monday, March 30, 2015, after battling Walker Warburg Syndrome. She was born June 26, 2012, at Shawnee Mission Medical Center in Overland Park, Kan., the daughter of Quinnton and Tara Nicholas. Aliyah was preceded in death by...[More]
Terry Michael Smethers - 11-09-1941 to 04-06-2015 - Apr. 8, 2015
Terry Michael Smethers, age 73, Mound City, Kan., passed away on Monday, April 6, 2015, at the University of Kansas Medical Center. He was born on Nov. 9, 1941, at Iola, Kan., the son of Delbert and Elnora Herynk Smethers. He graduated from Kincaid High School and attended Washburn University and Clark...[More]
Wayne P. White - 09-06-1926 to 04-06-2015 - Apr. 8, 2015
Wayne P. White, age 88, Oklahoma City, formerly of Mound City, Kan., passed away on Monday, April 6, 2015. He was born on Sept. 6, 1926, in Kansas City, Kan., the son of Raymond P. and Alice Howell White. He graduated from Wyandotte High School and attended St Louis University. Wayne served his country...[More]
Easter events - Apr. 1, 2015
April 2:-Prescott Methodist Church will host Maundy Thursday service at 7 p.m.April 3:- Prescott Methodist Church will host Good Friday service at 6:30 p.m. - The Mound City Christian Church will have Good Friday service at 6:30 p.m.- The Ministerial Alliance will host a community Good Friday service...[More]
