ACCIDENT REPORTS
On 9-10-2023, Tanner J. Feris, La Cygne, was entering Gate 2 of Tanglewood Lakes when the gate shut on the driver’s side wheel well of the truck bed, causing the bed to be scratched and taillight to be removed. (Case 230752)
On 9-12-2023, Joanna M. Archer, St. Joseph, Mo., was traveling southbound on Jackson Road, near 900 Road, when they took a curve too fast, resulting in the vehicle leaving the highway and destroying a sign and barbed wire fence, before coming to rest in a pasture. No injuries reported. Vehicle sustained broken windshield, bent bumper, and damage to the undercarriage. (Case 230758)
On 9-13-2023, Tammi Blanscet, La Cygne, was southbound on Kansas Hwy 7 and took a left hand turn onto Kansas Hwy 52 heading east. An ATV heading north on Kansas Hwy 7 and hit the passenger side quarter panel when Blanscet turned east. Name of driver of the ATV was not listed. (Case 230761)
On 9-21-2023, Katelyn D. Godsey, Osawatomie, was traveling north on Long Road, .2 miles north of 2000 Road, when they hit a deer. No injuries reported. (Case 230779)
On 9-22-2023, Jeri L. Grove, Louisburg, was northbound on US Hwy 69 and struck a deer. No injuries reported. (Case 230781)
On 9-9-2023, Lillian I. Curtright, Prescott, was southbound on US 69 Hwy near mile marker 88 when a deer ran into the roadway and struck the passenger side front panel, causing minimal damage. (Case 230805)
On 9-22-2023, Ciara A. Dinatale, Broken Arrow, Okla., was heading north on US 69 Hwy when a deer entered the roadway, causing the vehicle to strike the deer. The vehicle then spun out of control before landing on the east ditch facing south. No injuries reported. (Case 230786)
On 9-25-2023, Justyn J. Howells, Mound City, was traveling southbound on Kansas Hwy 7 when he fell asleep at the wheel, causing the vehicle to run off the roadway. The driver attempted to correct the vehicle, causing the vehicle to roll. Driver was ejected from the vehicle. Injuries were sustained and driver transported by air to hospital. (Case 230796)
On 9-27-2023, Alicia M. Collins, Amsterdam, Mo., was traveling southbound on US 69 Hwy and struck a deer. No injuries reported. (Case 230802)
On 9-27-2023, Sara K. Adams, Centerville, was traveling northbound on County Road 1077 approximately a half mile from W. 1100 Road. A deer entered the roadway and struck the right headlight of the vehicle. No other damage reported. (Case 230804)
On 9-29-2023, Rilee M. Watts, Mound City, was traveling north on Knapp Road and became distracted, causing the vehicle to cross over the center line and left the roadway. The driver then overcorrected, causing the vehicle to overturn. (Case 230807)
On 10-1-2023, Patricia D. Brake, Prescott, was traveling east on Kansas Hwy 7 .4 miles west of McGrew Road when she lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle went off the road to the right and hit a ditch. No injuries reported. (Case 230810)
RECORDS
FOR THE RECORD
ACCIDENT REPORTS On 7-27-23, Kenneth J. Krum, Mound City, backed into a Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas vehicle driven by Courtney L. Robinson, Fort Scott, the driveway of Krum’s residence. No injuries reported. (Case 230625) On 8-7-23, Jennifer L. Willard,... [More]
ACCIDENT REPORTS - July 26, 2023
On 7-10-23, Brylen Deef, Prescott, struck debris with his vehicle at the 84 mile marker on US Hwy 69. The vehicle was towed from the accident site. (Case 230552) On 7-11-23, Lincoln S. Schaffer, Parker, was southbound on Farlin Road when he was struck by a vehicle driven... [More]
ARREST REPORTS - July 26, 2023
On 07-02-2023 Phillip Hale was arrested in connection with domestic batter; knowing or reckless bodily harm to family member (IN202300357) On 07-02-2023 Mishell Hernandez was arrested in connection with driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; interference with LEO,... [More]
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NEWS
Commissioners appoint new county counselor
The Linn County Commissioners held several interviews in executive session following their meeting on Monday, Apr. 15, for the position of county counselor, legal advisor to the Board of County Commissioners. This week the commissioners appointed Mark Hagen, of Hagen Law Offices,... [More]
La Cygne accepts desludging cost
Biosolid removal at lagoons part of major sewer project La Cygne city leaders have accepted a cost for desludging at two of the city’s three wastewater lagoons. In a unanimous action at their regular meeting last Wednesday, the council approved $412,400 for... [More]
USD 362 sets capacity numbers
District now prepares for lottery applications Prairie View Unified School District 362 has set capacity numbers for the 2024-25 school year. At their monthly meeting April 16, the board of education unanimously adopted capacity of 80 students per grade level at... [More]
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- Pull Tabs for Pound Puppies
- Linn County Planning Commission proceeds with prohibiting commercial solar fields
- Commissioners send CUP for rock quarry back to P&Z again
- La Cygne to update police gear
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- Mine Creek Battlefield Foundation to hold music festival
- SEKMH presents outreach program to commissioners
- Linn Valley residents respond to council appointment
COMMUNITY
Prescott UMC celebrates sesquicentennial
The Prescott United Methodist Church celebrated their sesquicentennial anniversary on Sunday, Apr. 21. According to church member Mary Beth Fornelli, the property for the church was purchased in 1873 and was part of the Mound Circuit with 12 members. The pastor at... [More]
Spaghetti dinner and silent auction benefit set for Saturday at fairgrounds
A Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction benefit is set for this coming Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the 4H building on the Linn County Fairgrounds. In an effort to help Bonnie Riley, local photographer, cover medical bills and just overall help in general, Courtney Lanham, Kyla... [More]
Mound City couple builds HVAC and party bus services
When Jeff Cornelius graduated from high school he went to work in the HVAC industry. “A friend had a delivery service delivering to a guy with a heating and cooling business and that’s how I got into it,” Jeff explained. In 1993 Jeff opened his own business... [More]
More Community
- Youth Track meet organized for April 27
- CHC/SEK expands behavioral health services in Linn County
- JLHS store program wins Stahl Scholarship package
- JLHS art students taking part in worldwide project
- Pleasanton Library Board President receives award from Kansas Library System
- Celebrating the New Year
- A project of passion and prayer
- Blu Jay Winter Clothing Exchange set for Dec. 9