State wildlife grant process under review
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Future fireman
Two-year-old Landon Bartlett plays with a fire hose while he watches his father, Pat, put on his fire suit for a firemen’s tug of war contest at the 20th annual McLouth Barbecue Blowout on Saturday. Bartlett is a volunteer fireman for the McLouth department. Photo by Dennis Sharkey Related PostsNew editor assumes duties at Oskaloosa [...]
Engineering firm puzzled with Oskaloosa’s decision
Last month the Oskaloosa City Council terminated their relationship with engineering firm B&G Consultants but never told them.
Recital caps season for Entertainment Dance Company
Entertainment Dance Company students performed their sixth annual recital June 4 at Free State High School in Lawrence. Recitals are held at the end of the year as a chance to showcase the students’ efforts over the past several months. Director Jennifer Cox has owned the dance studio, located in Nortonville, since 2005. “When I [...]
Cyclist takes ditch to avoid collision
A McLouth man was injured when he had to take evasive action with his motorcycle to avoid hitting another vehicle.
Diabetes coalition formed; meeting planned for June 20
Diabetes is a metabolic disease which causes a person to have elevated blood sugar, either because the body does not produce enough insulin, or because cells do not respond to the insulin that is produced.
Refreshing drink in Valley Falls
The first lemonade stand this spring showed up in downtown Valley Falls last week operated by sisters Makayla and Mercedes Edwards, 10 and 6 respectively. Makayla was waving a colorful sign to lure customers while Mercedes operated the cash drawer. They reported a brisk business and said they had made a lot of money. The [...]
McLouth youth killed during Spanish Club trip to Costa Rica
A 16-year-old McLouth High School student was shot and killed at a Costa Rican hotel early June 2 by a security guard. According to published reports, the security guard mistook the youth for a thief. Sophomore Justin Johnston was shot in the chest before dawn Thursday at the La Cangreja Lodge hotel in the city [...]
Stephen Elston I
Stephen Osborne “Steve” Elston I, 63, rural Oskaloosa, died June 4, 2011, at his home after a long battle with cancer.
Larry Berg
Larry D. Berg, 68, Bonner Springs, died June 4, 2011, at the Shawnee Mission Medical Center in Merriam.