Courtney’s LLC employees include the founder Rich, grandson John, daughter-in-law Robin, son Ed, and employee Jessica Miller. by Bridget Weishaar Less than 100 yards away from where the original business first got…
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Meriden church to celebrate 150 years
Church historian Marj McClurg has compiled the 150-year history of the Meriden United Methodist Church as it holds its sesquicentennial celebration Sunday. by Clarke Davis The Meriden United Methodist Church will be…
Pullen wins gold in Peru, hoping for the World Cup championship in October
Lily Pullen pitched against Team Brazil and Mexico while in Peru. by Bridget Weishaar Winning a gold medal in Peru was just a stepping stone for Lily Pullen. After the Pan American…
That Smoker takes to the
streets of Jefferson County
Jesse Snyder and Trigg, the smoker, prepare to serve lunch at the Presto gas station located in Grantville. by Bridget Weishaar In today’s fast paced world convenience is everything, so why not…
Perry Lake staff ready for
840,000 summer visitors
Park Manager Kyle Broockerd reports that a number of campingsites have been upgraded and enlarged in the parks at Perry Laketo better accommodate the newer and larger recreational vehiclesthat visit. Playground equipment…
Sleep in Heavenly Peace Chapter
coming to Jefferson County
Aubrey Weishaar, Bridget Weishaar, Daylene Wittman, and Margie McConnaughey pose with finished branded headboards at the end of the day.
Headed to state, Bulldogs
get revenge over Trojans
The McLouth Bulldogs softball team defeated the Troy Trojans in Class 2A regional play and advance to the state tournament May 25-26 in Pratt.
Dunnaway to take over PLHS principal position
Justin Dunnaway will be the Perry-Lecompton High School principal when the new fall term starts. by Clarke Davis Justin Dunnaway, 35, always planned to return home to Perry and his alma mater…
McLouth High School senior becomes published author
Mable Caldwell published “The Dangers of Chemistry” at the age of 16.