80-year-old binder creates wheat bundles for annual threshing show
80-year-old binder creates wheat bundles for annual threshing show. Association members pitch and haul bundles for July show at Cottonwood Station.
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Local icon John Bower passes away at age 100
by Dennis Sharkey John Bower, a Jefferson County icon and idol to many, has died. Bower passed away at home on June 18. He celebrated his 100th birthday this past December. He is most known for his decades of service in the Kansas House of Representatives and leading the charge against liquor by the drink [...]
Chip and seal work moving along on Jefferson County roads
Jefferson County Commissioners had a light schedule on Monday but had time to get an update from Road and Bridge Director Francis Hubbard.
Newly formed Northeast Kansas League officials meet
The new league will be The Northeast Kansas League. JCN, Valley Falls, McLouth and Oskaloosa will join Pleasant Ridge, Jackson Heights, Maur Hill/Mt. Academy and Immaculata to form the new eight team league.
Christy takes to the streets, Internet his case to be sheriff
Former Jefferson County Commissioner David Christy says there are big problems within the Sheriff’s department and he has the fix.
Courthouse records: June 21, 2012
Courthouse records for week of June 21, 2012.
343 board vacancy to be filled in July
Beth Kelley is moving from the Perry-Lecompton school district and has resigned her position on the board of education.
As temperatures climb into triple digits, Valley Falls pool gets busy
The Kendall Memorial Swimming Pool staff has kept busy this summer with those who have been attending the refreshing getaway in Valley Falls. On average, about 70 people attend the pool daily. This number has decreased slightly due to the reopening of the Oskaloosa pool and summer sports.
Perry-Lecompton grad lands full-ride KU ROTC scholarship
Eighteen-year-old Dale Hupe of Perry can’t remember a time that he wasn’t fascinated by airplanes. That fascination has led to flying lessons, a pilot’s license, and an Air Force ROTC scholarship to pay for his full education at the University of Kansas for four years.
SRS urges public to report elder abuse, exploitation
Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services officials Monday rolled out an informational campaign aimed at encouraging the public to report elder abuse and exploitation.