Police Report

From the Rossville Police Department:
June 18th 2017 in downtown Rossville at approximately 2:45am: The on duty Rossville Officer drove past 2 subjects on a motorbike. After the officer turned around to drive back, the subjects were no longer in sight. A quick check of the area revealed they had ducked down an alley to the next street over. The officer ran the tag finding the motorbike had recently been reported stolen out of the City of Topeka. The subjects were detained while the theft was confirmed. 2 backup officers from the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Department responded to Rossville to assist. The female passenger was released on the scene and the male driver, who had a suspended license as well as a warrant for theft from a neighboring state, was arrested for possession of stolen property. The stolen motorbike was recovered by the Topeka Police Department to be returned to the rightful owner. During the incident, electronic scales of the type commonly used to weigh narcotics were taken into evidence. The suspect will be prosecuted in Rossville Municipal Court.

Mid Plains League Standings

The Mid-Plains League standings as of 6-17 are below.  

However,  this does not appear to include the Saturday games.

Rattlers Lose At Sabetha

    The Sabetha Lobos defeated the Rossville Rattlers on both ends of their double header on Saturday at Sabetha.  The first game was 4-3 and the night-cap was 5-2.

BAK At Rossville On Thur.

    The Biking Across Kansas caravan passed through Rossville on Thursday.  The WIBW video below was taken around Rossville as the bike riders went through.
http://www.wibw.com/content/news/Scorching-weather-didnt-stop-bicyclist-from-taking-on-this-years-Bike-Across-Kansas-Tour-428739873.html

Daria Dennison Inducted Into Honorary

Daria Dennison of Rossville was initiated into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi at Washburn University.

Brooke Fairbanks (15) Graduates

Brooke Fairbanks has graduated with an Associate's degree from Cloud Co. Community College.

Trevor Balch (17) Will Attend Cloud CCC

    Trevor Balch  has enrolled as a freshman at the Cloud County Community College

Bryce Gfeller (17) To Attend Cloud CCC

    

Bryce Gfeller has enrolled in Cloud County Community College for the coming academic year.

Sandra (Brown)(61) Black Passes Away

    Sandra Mae Black, 73, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2017..
    Sandra was born Nov. 18, 1943, and was the daughter of Ralph Leroy Brown and C. Jean Brown. She attended Rossville High School and became a travel agent and later a homemaker. Sandy had a variety of interests and hobbies. She was a member of a quilting club, enjoyed gardening, needlepoint knitting and crocheting. By far her biggest interests were her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. They were the stars of her life. She was over and above the most generous person in memory.        
    Survivors: Sandy is survived by her husband of 31 years, Russ Black; her sister, Janice Groom of Amarillo, TX; brothers, Larry and Randy of Topeka, Kan.; her children, David Boyd of Round Rock, and Jeff Boyd of Fort Worth; stepsons, Ian Black of Fort Worth and Skyler Black of Crestview, Fla.; she has numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 
     Memorial Service: 11:30 a.m. Thursday in Mount Olivet Chapel. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Humane Society in your community. Sandy had a special place in her life for her Scotties, Westie and Daschund

Murray To Play At Cowley CCC

Sammie is pictured seated between her parents, Shane and Tina Murray, and with her brother Tyler.

Rossville High School senior Sammie Murray signed a National Letter of Intent to continue her softball career at Cowley County Community College.  Murray follows former Lady Dawg Heidi Nitsch, who helped lead Cowley to the NJCAA World Series this spring.  Murray, a mainstay in the Rossville lineup since transferring to RHS for her junior year, seamlessly shifted to left field this spring after playing third base as a junior.  The move in the field did not affect her hitting, as she posted career highs in batting average (.377), on base percentage (.429) and slugging percentage (.623).  Murray also pitched during her career, posting six wins as a junior.  Sammie’s versatility in the field and overall athleticism will be extremely helpful as she battles for playing time at Cowley this fall.

Hill To Play For Wesleyan

Amanda is pictured seated with her parents, Brian and Deanna Hill. 

Standing behind are RHS Head Basketball Coach Michael Bell, sisters Caila and Breanna, Asst. 

KWU Coach  Bay’lee Purdy, Head KWU Coach Ryan Showman , and Asst. KWU Coach Tyler Smith.

    Rossville's Amanda Hill signed a letter of intent with Kansas Wesleyan of the KCAC on Wednesday, May 3rd, to play basketball for the Lady Coyotes of Salina.  Amanda was a four year starter for the Lady Dawgs and was a key component on the turnaround and success the Lady Dawgs have had in recent times.  As a senior, Hill averaged over 20 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 assists a game for the 20 -3 Dawgs.  Amanda was a three time all Mid-East League pick, three time tournament MVP of the Chapman Fighting Irish Classic, and on the All-Tournament team at Jeff County North the past two years.  Hill was 3A honorable mention her sophomore year, 2nd team 3A her junior year, and 1st team 3A her senior campaign.  Amanda was also selected to play in the NEK All-Star game at Highland Community College where she was named the game MVP.  She will be playing in the prestigious KBCA All-Star game on June 25th in Salina Kansas.
    Amanda Hill ended her career with over 1,300 points and 465 rebounds.  She was a prolific scorer and shooter, her senior year she shot over 50% from the field, 44% from 3-point line, and 81% from the free throw line.   All of this was accomplished while she was seeing the opponent’s best defender and defense set up to contain and minimize her.
    Coach Michael Bell states that "Amanda was a great player, teammate, and student for Rossville High School.  She will be sorely missed by our team next year.  All of Amanda's success is a direct correlation to her hard work and dedication she puts into the sport.  Amanda is what they call a gym rat, always in there working on her game before and after practice.  It was an honor to coach her these last four years and we at Rossville wish her nothing but the best of luck at Kansas Wesleyan University."

Shinn Twins Sign With Highland

Pictured from left to right: 

brother Scott Shinn, mother Dianna Shinn, Sara Shinn, and Lora Shinn.

Rossville High School softball seniors Sara and Lora Shinn have signed National Letters of Intent to continue their careers at Highland Community College.  The Shinn twins have been mainstays in the Lady Dawgs lineup for their entire career, and have saved the best for their senior year.  Sara led the Dawgs with ten home runs and was second in RBI’s with 36, both career highs.  Lora batted a career high .486 and reached base safely in half of her plate appearances.  Both sisters also helped anchor Rossville’s defense, with Sara patrolling center field while Lora served as the starting catcher.  Sara and Lora have both showed great leadership during their senior year and helped the Lady Dawgs to a perfect 17-0 regular season title, second straight Mid-East League title, 2nd place finish at state, and 22-1 season record.  Their tremendous work ethic and athletic ability will help them be ready to step in and compete right away at Highland.

Rattlers Wed. Game Postponed

The Rattlers Wed. game at Sabetha has been changed to Sat. to be a part of a double header starting at 5:00 PM.  

Rattlers Lose Tue Night

    The Rattlers lost to the Liberty Monarchs 18-13 on Tue. night.