The Pleasanton trapshooting team had a good season before their State meet in June as the team won their conference.
The Jays are part of 2A Conference 2 and placed first after a five week total of 9,469 points. The best week for the Jays came in week one when they scored 2,194.5 points. Week two they scored 1,771 points, week three 1,870.5 points, week four 1,767.5 points and week five 1,865.5 points.
The Jays also had multiple boys and girls top 25 shooters in the conference.
Brylee Doleshal was 12th for the girls with a season average of 15.2 targets while Remi Rothlisberger was 18th with an average of 13.6. Rees Chapman was 20th for the girls with an average of 12.
The boys had five top 25 shooters. Hunter Bowman was seventh averaging 22.6 targets while Garrett Conley was 11th with 21.9 targets. Dakota Wallace was 12th averaging 21.7 targets while Dylan Rodgers was 15 with 21.5 targets. Hunter Holt was 25th and averaged 20.9 targets.
SPORTS
Commanders win tournament at Arma
The Mound City American Legion Post 248’s baseball team, the 15U Linn County Commanders, won the Arma Classic at Arma on July 18.
Pleasanton trapshooting competes at Nationals
The Pleasanton trapshooting team traveled to Mason, Mich. to compete in Nationals on July 10-12. The team brought a total of eight shooters to the event. As a team the Jays placed 120th with a total score of 454. Members on the team were Ryker Carpenter, Haelie Wallace, Kayd... [More]
Annual Pleasanton Catfish Tournament held at Pleasanton East Lake
The annual Pleasanton Catfish Tournament was held at the Pleasanton East Lake on the night of July 11. The event featured a total of 17 boats and 13 anglers. Ty Umphenour placed first in the tournament with a total weight of 23 lbs 5.7 oz. His biggest fish was a 21.01 lb blue... [More]
More Sports
- Blue Mound Burnout contest held
- Midwest Senior Bull Riding Association comes to Pleasanton
- Pleasanton trapshooting competes in State tournament
- It’s not experience, it’s the person
- Red, White & Blue and Bulls bullfighting July 4
- Prairie View trapshooting brings home individual championships and team trophies
- Three Rivers All League baseball announced
- Three Rivers League announces All League softball team
NEWS
Proposed development of Linn Valley TAI Overlay District Ordinance discussed
The Linn Valley City Council held its bi-monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 13, 2026, with Mayor Lister Potter presiding with all council members present except for Shannon Smith. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by an opening prayer... [More]
La Cygne looks to keep 2027 mill rate below Revenue Neutral threshold
La Cygne city officials said they do not plan to exceed the revenue neutral rate in next year’s budget, a move that could mark the third consecutive year of declining property tax mill rates for residents. At its Wednesday meeting, the City Council discussed the 2027... [More]
Commissioners table vicious dog resolution
During the meeting on July 20, the commissioners discussed the vicious dog resolution with Planning and Zoning Director Jennifer Cummings and Linn County Sheriff James Akes. Commissioners requested hard copies of the proposed resolution which Cummings provided. Cummings... [More]
More News
- Injunction sought to disclose sealed records in Leonard case
- Commissioners hear from Clearway representative on project
- USD 344 board tours high school, examines summer improvements
- SPECIAL: Series of pavement repairs scheduled week of July 13 in Miami County
- La Cygne City Council discuss sales tax reallocation for roads and infrastructure
- Blue Mound approves sewer rate increase
- Pleasanton addresses need for employees
- SPECIAL: U.S. 69 overlay project to begin the week of July 6
COMMUNITY
Mayor Potter opens up about his plans for Linn Valley
Six months into his term as mayor of Linn Valley, Lister Potter Jr. is focused on increasing transparency, improving infrastructure and preserving the qualities that make the small community unique. Potter’s journey to Linn Valley began in Pleasanton, where he lived before... [More]
La Cygne celebration set for Saturday
The 2026 La Cygne Blast in the Park celebration is set for this coming Saturday, July 11, from 6 to 9 p.m. in the City Park on the south end of town. The evening kicks off with community games such as an egg toss, sack races, corn hole and more. The Wiener Dog Races will begin... [More]
Lorna Turley: A life of family and service
If you walk into Concern in Mound City, attend Sugar Mound Arts and Crafts events, or worship at Mound City’s United Methodist Church, chances are you’ve crossed paths with Lorna Turley. Turley wears many hats in the community, keeping herself busy through a variety... [More]
More Community
- Parker Lodge No. 341 donates $800 to Operation School Supply and the Parker Library
- Labette Bank Golden Adventure Club attends Branson musical
- Daily Objective Distillery - a local American destination
- SPECIAL: Mine Creek Battlefield Foundation hosts Civil War Camp Dance
- Annual Robert F. Morgan Bike Run set for June 13
- Candidate picnic Saturday
- Skyview Farm changes ownership
- Lynnae Sullins: Faith, Family, and Service
