• Folks who gathered at the First Baptist Church of Mound City on Christmas Day shared a meal and a festive holiday spirit.

  • First Baptist Church of Mound City feeds those who chose to get out on Christmas with a potluck. The yearly meal helps people who may be alone on Christmas get-together with others to make the holiday more bright.

  • Santa stopped uptown in Blue Mound on Saturday, Dec. 20, to visit with children on Main Street.

  • Mayor Russell Beth watches from the sidelines as the children gather around Santa at Blue Mound on Saturday, Dec. 20.

  • Santa arrives at the old school in Blue Mound on Saturday to visit with more kids and community residents.

  • Santa gets a lift from the local fire department letting his reindeer take what is most likely a much needed rest while visiting Blue Mound on Saturday.

  • Santa shares a moment with Kienyn Brown during his visit to Prescott’s City Hall on Dec. 13.

  • Santa and this little bundle of joy, Jeffrey Harrison, made for a lovely scene at the big guy’s stop in Prescott on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 13.

  • Cali Carter won princess and Daxton Daniels won prince in the contest where candidates sold raffle tickets for a variety of prizes for the Pleasanton Christmas celebration on Saturday.

NEWS

Missouri case filed following death of Holiday Lakes’ teen

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Kansas charges filed by KCKPD   A case was filed in Bates County, Mo., Circuit Court, following the arrest of Damon Leonard, 47, of Holiday Lakes in rural Pleasanton, in connection with the death of 13-year-old Airen Andula, also of Holiday Lakes. Leonard was charged... [More]

Commissioners hear from SEKMHC board member on services, salaries

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The Linn County Commissioners met on Monday, Dec. 29, for their regular weekly meeting in which they made a few additions to the agenda, including a report from District Court and a discussion on mental health issues with Tisha Coleman. Coleman began by introducing herself... [More]

NOTICE: Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Blue Mound, Linn County

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  TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Blue Mound public water supply system located in Linn County.   Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:  ... [More]

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SPORTS

Blu-Jay boys sweep and girls split against Altoona Midway and Uniontown

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The Pleasanton boys’ and girls’ basketball teams played Three River League opponents this past week as they traveled to Altoona Midway on Dec. 16 and then to Uniontown on Dec. 19. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn County News or... [More]

Prairie View girls’ basketball falls to Santa Fe Trail and Iola

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The Prairie View girls’ basketball teams had two Pioneer League opponents this week in Santa Fe Trail and Iola. The Lady Buffs traveled to Santa Fe Trail on Dec. 16 and hosted Iola on Dec. 18. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn County News... [More]

Jayhawk girls’ basketball dominates Southeast Cherokee and Erie

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The Jayhawk girls’ basketball team continued their winning ways this past week as they faced TRL foes Southeast Cherokee and Erie. The girls hosted Cherokee on Dec. 16 before traveling to Erie on Dec. 19. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the... [More]

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COMMUNITY

Tips for a safe New Year’s Eve

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New Year's Eve is one of the most festive nights of the year. Despite its reputation for revelry, New Year's Eve also can be dangerous, which underscores the need to celebrate responsibly when ringing in a new year. American Addiction Centers surveyed 1,000 Americans regarding... [More]

KIDS CORNER: The stories behind Christmas traditions and symbols

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Christmas is filled with many different types of decorations, traditions and foods. Have you ever wondered how some of them became so popular at Christmas time? Here, I have taken ten well-known Christmas-related items, and did some research about them.   Advent Wreaths... [More]

2026 Operation Round Up awardees selected; more than $50,000 to be distributed

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Nonprofits throughout eastern Kansas that serve community members in need will soon receive a total of more than $50,000 in contributions from Heartland Rural Electric Cooperative members through Heartland’s Operation Round Up program. “It’s always impressive... [More]

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