Mound City library hosts open house - Dec. 17, 2014
The Mound City library held their annual open house last Thursday, Dec. 11, to celebrate Christmas and five years at their new location.Visitors traveled from across the county to enjoy the delicious food and sweet cookies in the festive atmosphere. To see the full article, check out this week's...[More]
Raymond Miller – 100 years young - Dec. 17, 2014
When asked, what’s your secret? Raymond Miller of La Cygne replies, “I wake up every day and have two pieces of bacon, toast with jelly and a half a glass of milk.” Sounds great. His daughter, Joyce Stainbrook, adds that her parents always made it a point to rest for half an hour every...[More]
Mound City hires new police chief - Dec. 17, 2014
Mound City Police Department recently welcomed experienced officer Paul McKee as the new police chief for Mound City following a special meeting held by the council on Tuesday, Dec. 9.Presently working part-time, McKee will switch to full-time employment on Monday, Dec. 29, 2014. McKee brings an array...[More]
Prescott senior meal site to close unless visitors increase - Dec. 17, 2014
Mid-America Nutrition Executive Director Cathy Duderstadt stated that the Prescott senior meal site may permanently close its doors soon unless more people start attending. Although the senior meal site is currently closed to the community, the Area Agency on Aging has not yet officially closed the facility. To...[More]
City forms plan of action for old hotel property - Dec. 17, 2014
Pleasanton City Administrator Tim Staton provided the City Council with an update for the old hotel property at their meeting Monday, Dec. 15. He said, “Since our last meeting, I attempted to get the owner of the hotel here and was unsuccessful in doing that on two occasions. “She continues...[More]
Officers seek Christmas donations for local family - Dec. 10, 2014
The La Cygne police department received a report of child abuse and neglect taking place at a La Cygne residence earlier this year. In response to the report, two sheriff’s deputies, along with La Cygne Police Chief Tate West investigated the location of the alleged abuse. The officers discovered...[More]
La Cygne Casey’s now open - Dec. 10, 2014
It’s beautiful! The large Casey’s in La Cygne, very comparable to the one in Mound City, opened on Thursday, Dec. 4, to a crowd of excited customers. Breakfast pizza, coffee and donuts were among many of the items sought after on its first morning of business. The district manager...[More]
Prairie View boys’ basketball wins big over Central Heights - Dec. 10, 2014
The Prairie View boys’ basketball team started the 2014 - 2015 season by traveling to Central Heights on Dec. 5 for a league contest against the Vikings. It was a good start as good transition play, good passing and excellent defense led to a 70-32 blowout victory over the Vikings.The Buffalos...[More]
Jayhawk wrestling starts season at Caney Valley - Dec. 10, 2014
The Jayhawk-Linn wrestling team traveled to Caney Valley on Dec. 6 to compete in the 2014 Kan-Okla Tournament. The Hawks did well and had multiple top four finishers. The team placed ninth with 116.01 points. Shawnee Heights won the tournament with 243.52 points and were followed by Bartlesville, 233.03...[More]
Paul Robert “Bob†Stainbrook - 08-21-1943 to 12-05-2014 - Dec. 10, 2014
Paul Robert “Bob” Stainbrook, 71, Olathe, Kan. passed away Friday, Dec. 5, 2014. He was born Aug. 21, 1943 in McCook, Neb., the son of Paul and Mildred Stainbrook. He graduated from Shawnee Mission North High School and attended Emporia State University. During his working career, he was...[More]
