News & N otes
Beekeepers Association meeting
The Montgomery County Beekeepers Association offers a chance to be selected for a scholarship to a youth between the ages of 12 and 18 who is interested in becoming a beekeeper.
The scholarship will include the equipment needed to begin this adventure, including the hive, bees, protective wear, and tools necessary for beekeeping. It also includes a one-year membership in the organization, a beginning beekeeper class, and a mentor to help with the learning process.
This scholarship is available only to someone not already in a beekeeping family. All interested persons will be required to fill out an application form and one person will be selected after the forms are reviewed.
To request an application form, check out our Facebook page “Montgomery County Beekeepers Association - Kansas,” or call Shannon Noble, 620-423-2721, or email her at [email protected]. Completed applications need to be received by Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025.
At the library Below are the events this week at the Parsons Public Library.
MONDAY, Oct. 13: 4 p.m., Story Hour for ages 7-10.
TUESDAY, Oct. 14: 10 a.m., Sensory Story Hour for ages birth to 3; 4 p.m., Anime Club for ages 10-18; 6 p.m., library board of directors meeting.
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 15: 10 a.m., Story Hour for ages 2-6; 11 a.m., ribbon cutting event at the mural at 18th and Broadway; 4 p.m., afternoon Story Hour for ages 2-6; 6 p.m., family craft for all ages.
THURSDAY, Oct. 16: 1 p.m., let’s color for adults and teens; 4 p.m., Switch free play for teens.
FRIDAY, Oct. 17: 3 p.m., adult bingo for ages 18 and over; 4 p.m., Let’s Cook for teens.
SATURDAY, Oct. 18: 7 p.m., Movies on Broadway presents “Night at the Museum” at the mural at 18th and Main. Concessions start at 6 p.m.
Blood drive set Oct. 23
The Parsons community blood drive to benefit Labette Health and other medical facilities will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, at the Cardinal Event Center, 1306 Main.
The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks is sponsoring the drive. Football fans will have a chance to get a Kansas City Chiefs Kingdom T-shirt, while supplies last, for those who successfully donate.
Oswego Police arrest man on ATV
On Oct. 6 a traffic stop was initiated on a yellow in color four wheeler (ATV) in the area of 8th and Commercial Street. Officer Mike Billingsly initiated contact for unlawful riding of an ATV on city roadways and failure to stop at a stop sign. As our officer activated his emergency lights and sirens, the operator of the ATV, Brandon Bartlett, began driving recklessly on the roadway, as well as through city patron’s yards, and ultimately came to a stop near the area of 8th and Iowa Street.
As the traffic stop progressed, a clear baggie with crystal like substance (suspected methamphetamine) and clear syringes were located on Bartlett’s person and backpack. Bartlett was charged with: possession of opiate opium narcotic or certain stimulant and possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia. He also has other pending traffic charges as well through the city of Oswego.
All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty. Chief Jacob Bond would like to recognize Officer Mike Billingsly for his hard work, values and dedication to keeping our community safe as his efforts do not go unnoticed.
Ribbon cutting on Broadway
A community ribbon cutting for Movies on Broadway, where the mural is located on the white building at 18th and Broadway, will be at 11 a.m. Oct. 15. The first movie, “Night at the Museum,” will be shown there on Saturday, Oct. 18. The public is welcome.
