Oskaloosa News

An investigation initiated by deputies from the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office resulted in the execution of a narcotics search warrant at 11698 Kings Estates Drive, Oskaloosa.

Hot dogs! - The Weenie Dog Races, featuring races, demonstrations and vendors, will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 2, on Poyntz Avenue in Manhattan.

Last week the Independent filed a Kansas Open Records Act request for information pertaining to the hours that city police officers work.

Todd Mildfelt, an author and teacher for Greenbush Unified School District 609, will present "Underground Railroad on the Western Frontier" at 7 p.m. June 1 at The Little Red Barn, 410 Liberty in Oskaloosa, according to a news release.

The Oskaloosa City Police Department has little to show in records of activity which is now being looked at by the City Council.

A local group that focuses on ending domestic violence against women is taking to the clothesline to spread the message.

In an effort to get more youth down with Old Settlers the committee is turning to a popular Lawrence act for a boost.