Rollover at Ullery - Dec. 10, 2014
Emergency personnel responded to the crash of a semi traveling westbound on K-152 Saturday that, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol, was traveling too fast for the road condition.The 2001 Peterbilt driven by Michael Ernst, 69, of La Cygne, overturned spilling what was reported as cold patch material...[More]
Bully Pulpit - Free hugs - Dec. 5, 2014
I don’t think there’s a person out there who watches the evening news who didn’t see the “free hugs” moment when 12-year-old Devonte Hart was taken up on his offer of giving a free hug to Portland Police Sgt. Bret Barnum Nov. 25. During all of the Ferguson, Mo., chaos, strife...[More]
Pleasanton’s plan to handle hotel demolition nixed - Dec. 3, 2014
Learning last week, Monday morning, that the northeast corner of the old hotel, Dr. Dunlap’s old office as it is sometimes referred to, collapsed, City Administrator Tim Staton went into action and cordoned off 9th Street between Depot and Main Street and a portion of northbound Main Street.He...[More]
Game warden seeks public assistance with poaching cases - Dec. 3, 2014
According to Natural Resource Officer Austin Jackson, evidence indicates that at least five deer, all bucks, were poached in Linn County within the last three weeks. With limited tips for possible suspects, Jackson is reaching out to the public for help identifying who may be responsible for the deer...[More]
Cancer survivor celebrates life, family during the holidays - Dec. 3, 2014
Mound City resident Pat Wallace recently celebrated her five-year treatment milestone with the Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) at the Southwest Regional Medical Center “Celebrate Life” event in Tulsa, Okla.Noting her accomplishment, Wallace shared that she feels thankful to be...[More]
Lora Lou Herman - 12-22-1927 to 11-26-2014 - Dec. 3, 2014
Lora Lou Herman passed away Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014, at 12:35 a.m. at nearly 87 years of age. Lora Lou was born in Enton, Okla., in December of 1927. The family eventually moved to Mound City, Kan., where she spent most of her life. She met the love of her life, John Herman, while in high school. They...[More]
Olivia M. Laudan - 10-04-1944 to 11-27-2014 - Dec. 3, 2014
Olivia M. Laudan, 70, Pleasanton, Kan., passed away Thursday, Nov. 27, 2014. She was born at Westphalia, Kan., the daughter of Orley and Helen Hughey Hermon. She moved from Council Grove, Kan., to Pleasanton for her final year of high school, graduating from Pleasanton High School. Olivia attended cosmetology...[More]
David Lawrence Cameron - 10-08-1926 to 11-23-2014 - Dec. 3, 2014
David Lawrence Cameron, 88, of Amoret, Mo., died Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014, in Amoret. He was born Oct. 8, 1926, to Lily Boyd and Nina Opal Lawrence Cameron in La Cygne, Kan.David grew up in Amsterdam, Mo., and graduated from Amsterdam High School in 1943. He served his country during World War II in the...[More]
Jennifer Paige West - 09-01-1973 to 11-23-2014 - Dec. 3, 2014
Jennifer Paige West, 41, of Dallas, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014, in Temple. Memorial services were Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014, at Sparkman-Hillcrest Funeral Home Chapel. A reception immediately followed the service. Please join the family in celebrating Jennifer’s life by visiting her memorial...[More]
Capturing without taking - Dec. 3, 2014
It’s unlikely anyone has ever taken a stroll in a natural area and didn’t see something fascinating or amazing. It’s not always practical, ethical or even legal to remove it from its natural setting and take it home. Photography is a great way to preserve the moment and share it with...[More]
