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Blu-Jays convert takeaways into Homecoming win BY TONY FURSEPleasanton converted two second-quarter fumble recoveries an...
10/11/2025

Blu-Jays convert takeaways into Homecoming win

BY TONY FURSE

Pleasanton converted two second-quarter fumble recoveries and a third-quarter interception into passing touchdowns to break a three-game losing skid and claim a 41-6 Homecoming win over Southeast-Cherokee Friday at Blu-Jay Nation Stadium.
Aaron Cook's fumble recovery after Owen Miller's strip led to a 5-yard scoring pass from Kamden Staton to Aiden Patrick.
Two plays later, Mario Davis' strip-and-steal along the visitors' sideline led to the unusual play of the night--Staton lofting a 25-yard pass to Davis, who had slipped and fallen backward but caught the scoring pass sitting down after the ball had deflected off his Lancer defender.
In the third quarter, Gage McGinnis, the night's royalty along with Natalie Bautista, returned an interception for 65 yards, setting up a Staton-to-Davis 10-yard touchdown, Davis' third scoring reception and Staton's fifth touchdown toss.

Read the game's details, Coach Clint Johnson's insights, and the box score in next week's Oct. 15 Linn County News.

TONY ON THE ROAD NEXT FRIDAY: Pleasanton at Uniontown.

Friday's other Linn County football scores: Prairie View 49, Anderson County 8; Pittsburg St. Mary's-Colgan 55, Jayhawk-Linn 6.

Mound City Community GardenA new community garden is growing in Mound City. Located directly west of Food Fair on Main S...
10/08/2025

Mound City Community Garden

A new community garden is growing in Mound City. Located directly west of Food Fair on Main Street and christened the Cultivate Kindness Garden, it has taken root thanks to the hard work of several local residents.

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10/08/2025

Suit filed in Sunshine Meadows building permit case

By JACKIE TAYLOR

A court case has been filed in the 6th Judicial District in Linn County by Parker resident Jan Longenecker and 26 other plaintiffs against the Board of Zoning Appeals of Linn County to revoke building permits issued by the acting Zoning Administrator Ben Souza.

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Pleasanton demos asphalt zipper for street repairBy JACKIE TAYLORThe Pleasanton City Council and street crew had the opp...
10/08/2025

Pleasanton demos asphalt zipper for street repair

By JACKIE TAYLOR

The Pleasanton City Council and street crew had the opportunity to watch a live demonstration of an asphalt zipper last Wednesday on 8th Street between Cedar and Sycamore – a street with heavily damaged asphalt.

Dave Fokken, Asphalt Zipper Government Sales rep, said many cities in Kansas and surrounding states are using the machine, “City of Newport: repairs entire city blocks for $4,000 versus paying contractors $60,000. Thus, they can fix 10 city blocks for $40,000, a $600,000 value!

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10/08/2025

La Cygne awards lift station bid

Generator emphasis is the final step in the $6.261 million wastewater project

BY TONY FURSE

La Cygne leaders awarded a bid to replace every diesel-powered generator at the city’s three sewer lift stations to a Kansas City, Mo., firm.

At last Wednesday’s regular meeting, the council voted 4-0 on the award with David Brenneman not present on Tommy Capp’s motion and Jerome Mitzner’s second.

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Lady Jays host league triangular and competes at UniontownAdam Holt The Pleasanton volleyball team had a busy week. Firs...
10/08/2025

Lady Jays host league triangular and competes at Uniontown

Adam Holt

The Pleasanton volleyball team had a busy week. First the team hosted a Three Rivers League triangular on Sept. 30 against Jayhawk Linn and Altoona Midway. Then on Oct. 4 the team traveled to Uniontown for the Uniontown Volleyball Invitational.

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Jayhawk volleyball has a busy successful weekAdam Holt The Jayhawk volleyball team was busy this past week as they had g...
10/08/2025

Jayhawk volleyball has a busy successful week

Adam Holt

The Jayhawk volleyball team was busy this past week as they had games on Sept. 30, Oct. 2, and Oct. 4. They traveled to Pleasanton on Sept. 30 to play a TRL triangular against Pleasanton and Altoona Midway. Then on Oct. 2 they hosted TRL foes Chetopa and Oswego. Then on Oct. 4 the Lady Hawks challenged themselves by competing in a very tough Chanute tournament.

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Jayhawk football wins thriller over Pleasanton on HomecomingAdam Holt The Jayhawk Linn football team had a big game this...
10/08/2025

Jayhawk football wins thriller over Pleasanton on Homecoming

Adam Holt

The Jayhawk Linn football team had a big game this past Friday on Oct. 3. Not only was it their Homecoming game but it was also a TRL/District game against their in-county rival the Pleasanton Blu-Jays.

Both teams played hard and one could tell that both teams really wanted to win this game. However, the Hawks made some big plays in the fourth quarter that led to their 20-14 victory over Pleasanton.

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Buff engine hums to 56-14 win at 2-A HumboldtBY TONY FURSEFiguratively emulating the drones of stock-car motors revving ...
10/04/2025

Buff engine hums to 56-14 win at 2-A Humboldt

BY TONY FURSE

Figuratively emulating the drones of stock-car motors revving at the Humboldt Speedway to the east and the industrial engines of Monarch Cement Co. to the south of B&W Employees' Field, Prairie View "hummed," seemingly effortlessly, to a 56-14 cross-classification victory against the host Cubs Friday night.
Among the 404 yards of total offense compiled by Prairie View,, No. 9-ranked in Class 3-A, were five rushing touchdowns by all-state candidate Parker Schwarz among his 215 ground yards, Schwarz also tallied a sixth score, a 27-yard pick-six, early in the third quarter, and had touchdown runs of 63, 45, and 51 yards called back due to holding calls, the lone blemishes of Buff blockers who were able to spring runners untouched during the evening.

Read the game's details, Coach Jason Spradling's insights, and the box score in next week's Oct. 8 Linn County News.

TONY ON THE ROAD NEXT FRIDAY: Southeast-Cherokee at Pleasanton (homecoming).

Friday's other Linn County football score: Jayhawk-Linn 20, Pleasanton 14 ('Hawks lead all-time series, 21-8)

Blue Mound American Legion Post 279 welcomes National CommanderBY ANGELA K. HOLTAmerican Legion members representing 11 ...
10/01/2025

Blue Mound American Legion Post 279 welcomes National Commander

BY ANGELA K. HOLT

American Legion members representing 11 area posts gathered for a luncheon to honor their visiting National Commander, Dan K. Wiley last Tuesday. A veteran of the Air force and a retired Kansas district court judge from Leavenworth, Wiley was elected to the position this past August.
During his address to the crowd, Wiley challenged the local posts to America 250, in celebration of the 250th birthday of the United States. He suggested a physical activity, community program, or buddy check with the number 250 in the challenge. Wiley also took time to stress the importance of the American Legion’s Be the One program. This program is an outreach mission to prevent veteran suicides.
Another challenge Wiley placed on the attending Legion members was the Three C’s Challenge, which include: communication, community and commodity (buddy checks), stating, “we take care of one another.”
Following his speech, Wiley presented Thomas Bradley of Blue Mound Post 279 with a Certificate of Appreciation. In turn, Post 279 Commander Russell Beth gifted Wiley with a handmade wooden puzzle in honor of Wiley’s grandson.
Blue Mound was one of 13 stops for Wiley in Kansas during September.

Hydroponic towers provide fresh produce for lunches at JESBy BARBARA PROFFITT During the 2024-2025 academic year at USD ...
10/01/2025

Hydroponic towers provide fresh produce for lunches at JES

By BARBARA PROFFITT

During the 2024-2025 academic year at USD 346, teacher Wendi Baldwin filled out an application for a grant for hydroponic towers for the district. That grant was awarded to the district in February of 2025 for a total of five towers to be placed at both the elementary school and the high school.

“We currently have two towers at JES that the 6th grade students have been working on and doing a great job,” said Baldwin.

“These are hydroponic towers that do not require any dirt or pesticides,” she explained, “they only require water, LED light and nutrients.”

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Pleasanton council vetoed on fire volunteer appointmentsBy JACKIE TAYLORThe Pleasanton Council heard from Fire Chief Jef...
10/01/2025

Pleasanton council vetoed on fire volunteer appointments

By JACKIE TAYLOR

The Pleasanton Council heard from Fire Chief Jeff Wisdom Monday night concerning lack of personnel to respond to fires eliminating the department from getting credit for calls with ISO. “We need more people,” he said.

He said last week they trained on pulling hose and hooking them up and this week volunteers will be trained in SCBA, breathing apparatus, so Wisdom can see if anyone can’t handle close quarters, etc.

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