Linn County Firefighter Josh Haynes passed away on Wednesday afternoon after collapsing while fighting a fire at Carpenter Chiropractic late Monday night, June 20.
Haynes, who was airlifted to KU Medical Center on Monday night, began his career as a volunteer firefighter at the age of 18, and gave 17-plus years to Pleasanton and the surrounding communities as a firefighter.
“Josh was in kindergarten my first year teaching,” said USD 344 Superintendent and fellow volunteer firefighter Travis Laver in a facebook post.
“Over the past several years I would watch Josh grow into a great young man and father,” he added. “Josh was always ready to do anything for anyone and was always the fireman that you knew would be on nearly every call.”
NEWS
USD 362 proceeds with Vo-Ag fire damage fix
District will use bidding services of Wichita consulting firm At their Dec. 17 monthly meeting, Unified School District 362 board of education members verbally concurred to proceed on fixes from a Nov. 22 fire at Prairie View High. Following research compiled by... [More]
County exploring option for new fire station
During the Dec. 16 commissioners meeting, Linn County Rural Fire Chief Randy Hegwald reported to commissioners that he and Assistant Fire Chief Brian Shroyer had recently attended an ISO rating training event and that he had been discussing the possibility of a new fire station... [More]
La Cygne mulls compactor contract
Leaders still hesitant after county rep appearance La Cygne city leaders will continue consideration on whether to sign a new county/city trash compactor agreement that follow in-person discussions at last Wednesday’s regular council meeting with Shaun West,... [More]
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SPORTS
Prairie View boys’ and girls’ basketball face league foes Santa Fe Trail and Iola
The Prairie View basketball teams had a busy week before Christmas break as they hosted Santa Fe Trail on Dec. 17 and traveled to Iola on Dec. 19 for Pioneer League games. The girls did well as they won both their games while the boys battled but did not fare as well losing... [More]
Pleasanton boys’ basketball earn wins at Miami
The Pleasanton boys’ basketball team traveled to Miami on Dec. 17 for a non-league, Missouri game before the Christmas break. The Jays just had a second-place finish in the Linn County Tournament the week prior and the team continued their winning ways as they defeated... [More]
More Sports
- Jayhawk Linn girls’ basketball wins Linn County Tournament
- Pleasanton boys’ basketball places second at Linn County Tournament
- Prairie View girls’ basketball places second at Linn County Tournament
- Prairie View varsity girls’ wrestling compete at Spring Hill
- Jayhawk varsity girls’ wrestling start season at KanOkla tournament
- Prairie View football sets multiple school and individual records
- Hume teams lose openers at Appleton City
- All County Volleyball team 2024
COMMUNITY
Kellstadt opens new business in Mound City
After 29 years in health care practice, most recently at CHCSEK, Rhonda Kellstadt, APRN, decided it was time to step away from the more regimented clinic setting and branch out in a different direction. “It was just time for a change,” stated Kellstadt, who recently... [More]
PVHS holds Career Day
Prairie View High School held their 7th Annual Career Day on Friday, Dec. 6. High school students were able to attend career sessions with representatives from several area companies, colleges and technical schools and programs. Those representatives included companies such... [More]
Powells named BC Farm Bureau Farm Family of the Year
Zach, Abbie, Jacksen, Masen and Colter Powell reside in rural Mapleton, Kan., not far from the Linn County line. For those in 4-H or associated with the Linn County Fair, Abbie Powell is a familiar face as she currently serves as the Marais des Cygnes Extension District Director,... [More]
More Community
- Across Kansas on a spiritual journey
- Prairie View FFA wins 2024 East Central District Dairy Cattle CDE
- JLHS cheerleaders to perform in Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade
- Regalado named as new director for Hive Library
- Taco Dinner and auction set for Oct. 19 to aid Ray of Hope
- Handcart donated to museum restored by local craftsman
- Handcart donated to museum restored by local craftsman
- New phone/device repair business opens in Pleasanton
