The Jayhawk Linn cross country team traveled to Fort Scott on Sept. 12 for the Fort Scott Invitational. The Hawks certainly had a winning meet as both the boys’ and girls’ varsity teams placed first at the meet. The girls’ team won with a score of 26 while the boys won with a score of 37. The Hawks also had some great individual accomplishments in both the junior high and high school levels. The results for the meet are as follows:
7th Grade Boys 2 mile run
Sawyer Champlin – 3rd – 13:54
William Parsons – 15th – 16:32
SPORTS
Prairie View football runs over Santa Fe Trail
The Prairie View football team had all rushing yards and no passing yards in their last game against St. Louis Priory and that trend continued this past week against Santa Fe Trail. The Buffalos traveled to Santa Fe Trail on Sept. 13 for a Pioneer League game against the Chargers.... [More]
Pleasanton cross country competes at Fort Scott
The Pleasanton cross country team traveled to Fort Scott on Sept. 12 to compete in the Fort Scott Invitational. The Jays ran hard in both the junior high and high school races with Dominic Alvarez once again earning a medal in the varsity boys’ race. Here are the results... [More]
More Sports
- Pleasanton football falls to South Sumner in season opener
- Prairie View volleyball starts year with a strong week
- Osawatomie cancels varsity football for 2024
- Season prediction for the Kansas City Chiefs
- Annual fishing derby again a big hit at the Linn County Fair
- Annual pedal pull well attended at Linn County Fair and Rodeo
- Linn County Fair and Rodeo hosts annual demo derby
- Linn County Fair and Rodeo hosts annual Outlaw Truck and Tractor Pull
NEWS
Commissioners meeting canceled due to lack of quorum
On Saturday, Sept. 14, notice was sent by Linn County Clerk David Lamb that the meeting of the Linn County Commissioners set for Monday, Sept. 16, was canceled due to lack of a quorum. A quorum is required for the board of county commissioners to meet and means at least two... [More]
Pleasanton to exceed revenue neutral rate
Council discusses park grant The Pleasanton City Council held a hearing to discuss the Revenue Neutral Rate (RNR) and annual budget hearing and voted to exceed the RNR Monday night. With no public comment on the budget or RNR, the council approved the budget of $3,3320,227,... [More]
Parker mayor resigns from post
Council adopts 2025 budget Ashley Balthazor has resigned as Parker mayor, effective last Friday. Prior to adjournment at last Thursday’s monthly council meeting, Balthazor made the announcement. She cited full-time work and family obligations as reasons that... [More]
More News
- Sheriff Kevin Friend resigns position
- Pleasanton to sell lot at 9th & Main
- La Cygne business, citizen voice public complaints
- Pleasanton Saddle Club member dies in horse accident
- USD 362 approves daycare policies
- La Cygne adopts 2025 city budget
- La Cygne council rejects new stop signs
- Commissioner questions KORA process
COMMUNITY
New phone/device repair business opens in Pleasanton
On Sept. 3, a new phone and device repair shop opened its doors in Pleasanton. OMG Device Repair opened for business the day after Labor Day and offers a variety of services from screen replacements to charge port repairs to transfers and software updates for all of your electronic... [More]
Parker Days slated for Sept. 20-22
The annual Parker Days celebration is slated for Sept. 20-22 this year with a full calendar of events and activities under the theme “Sweet Freedom.” The weekend kicks off with the Mason’s Fish Fry on Friday evening, Sept. 20 starting at 6 p.m. This event... [More]
New grief/friendship group to begin meeting at Pleasanton Senior Center
A new group, Nuway, spear-headed by local resident Jack Emerson will begin meeting at the Pleasanton Senior Center each Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 1 p.m. following the lunch service. The group is aimed at helping others deal with the loss of a loved one and overcoming loneliness... [More]
More Community
- Calling all veterans:
- Cultivating Kindness initiative coming to USD 346
- Coleman on quest for Eagle Scout badge
- Pleasanton seniors loving new meal site
- Here, There, and Everywhere: Frugal Summer Fun: Part 3
- Together Linn County holding school supply drive in effort to help teachers
- Cole Fired: Local band becoming popular
- Mine Creek Amateur Radio Club participates in ARRL Field Day
