The 14th Annual Blues on the Green “Free” Concert will be held in Longton on Sept. 12 at 9th and Delaware, in Claytor’s yard.  The blues begin at 5 p.m., with Doc Fuzz & the Antidotes from Independence, followed by a hot new band from Ark City, Mo Jo.  Then the seven piece Kevin Pharis Band from Tulsa and then back by popular demand – Howlerz.
Come early and pick your spot and enjoy BBQ ribs, beef, pork, and brats by “Longton’s famous”  Rick and Debbie’s Café.   Read more

The 21st annual Woodrow Dyer Memorial Coed Softball Tournament will be held this weekend, Sept. 5-6, in Longton.  Eight local teams will compete in the round-robin event, named for a man who committed his time and talent to local ball players for many years as a coach and umpire.

The action begins on Saturday at 8 a.m., when the Kaminska family faces Osburn Farms.  The Bunyard vs. Koehn contest will be up next.  At 10 a.m., the Dyer Connection crew will take on the Crowell family, and the Hanks Read more

A one-vehicle accident on Highway 160, two miles east of Longton, claimed the life of a Longton teenager early Sunday.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reports that Steven P. Wehling II, age 19, of Longton, died as the result of injuries sustained in the accident.

Wehling was driving west on Highway 160 when he apparently lost control on a curve, went into the north ditch and struck a tree.

It was several hours later before the wreckage was found. Investigators said the wreck happened sometime between 2:30 and 9:30 a.m. Sunday.

Steven Wehling is the son of Karin Coatney and the step-son of Kent Coatney, who reside in Longton.