Staff Report

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DHS volleyball nets road win at Baldwin
September 24, 2008
A near sweep avenged a loss from the 2007 Frontier League tournament last Thursday at Baldwin.
Two De Soto schools locked down temporarily
September 17, 2008
Johnson County sheriff’s deputies this morning locked down De Soto High School and Lexington Trails Middle School as a precautionary measure while they looked for an 18-year-old De Soto man after he reportedly threatened suicide, cut himself and left his home with a knife.
De Soto USD 232 to change phone numbers
July 29, 2008
Telephone numbers will change for De Soto USD 232 buildings located in De Soto.
Advance voting starts
July 24, 2008
Johnson County voters can cast advance ballots in person or by mail now through Aug. 2 during operating hours at four locations in the county. Mail ballots must be received at the Johnson County Election Office by 5 p.m. Aug. 1.
Free fishing weekend
June 5, 2008

The weekend of June 7 and 8 has been established as free fishing weekend in Johnson County Park and Recreation District facilities where fishing is normally allowed.

Shawnee student dies in fall at University of Miami
April 7, 2008
Female student identified as Mill Valley High School graduate.
City to join self-insurance pool
March 13, 2008
If a customer’s claims exceed the premium 3 to 1, there’s little doubt rates are going up.
District cancels evening activities
February 21, 2008
De Soto USD 232 officials cancelled all school activities for tonight because of inclement weather.
Panthers grab back-to-back wins
February 14, 2008

Both the Lexington Trails Middle School seventh grade teams won two big games.

Seventh-grade teams log wins
February 7, 2008

The Lexington Trails Middle School seventh-grade boys basketball teams have continued an up-and-down season.

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