Gary Ray Johnson, age 90 of Pleasanton, Kan., passed away on May 28, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo.

Funeral Service was held at 11 a.m., Monday, June 2, 2025, at the Schneider Funeral Home in Pleasanton, Kan. Visitation was from 10 a.m. until service time. Burial will follow at the Pleasanton Cemetery.

Contributions are suggested to the Boy Scouts of America and may be sent in care of Schneider Funeral Home P.O. Box 525 Pleasanton, Kansas 66075.  Online condolences may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

OBITUARIES

Paul David Hamilton ~ 11-07-1950 to 09-23-2025

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Linn County News Published October 1, 2025   Paul David Hamilton passed away at his home on the family farm outside of Pleasanton, Kan., on Sept. 23, 2025. Paul was born to David and Dora Hamilton on Nov. 7, 1950, in Fort Scott, Kan., and was their only son. Paul... [More]

Lora Lynn West ~ 10-22-1959 to 09-24-2025

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Linn County News  Published October 1, 2025   Lora Lynn West, age 65, passed away peacefully to her reward in heaven on Sept. 24, 2025, at home in Prescott, Kan. Lora was the daughter of Orville and Cordia Vanwinkle. She was born and grew up in Chanute, Kan.,... [More]

Lois Ann Simons ~ 11-12-1937 to 09-27-2025

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Linn County News Published October 1, 2025   Lois Ann Simons, age 87, Mound City, Kan., passed away Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025.  She was born on Nov. 12, 1937, at Pleasanton, Kan., the daughter of Oliver and Elva Jackson Jennings. After graduating high school Lois... [More]

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NEWS

Appraiser’s office announces completion of review

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The Linn County Appraiser’s office would like to announce that we have completed our 17% review of properties of the upcoming 2026 Tax Year. Thank you to all our local communities for your forbearance. Our Field Staff will now be concentrating on Sales Review. If a property... [More]

SPECIAL: KBI conducts statewide marijuana enforcement operation

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TOPEKA – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) executed numerous search warrants in cities across the state at vape shops and CBD dispensaries to seize products being sold illegally in Kansas. On Wednesday, Oct. 1, Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach and KBI... [More]

Pleasanton council vetoed on fire volunteer appointments

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The Pleasanton Council heard from Fire Chief Jeff Wisdom Monday night concerning lack of personnel to respond to fires eliminating the department from getting credit for calls with ISO. “We need more people,” he said. He said last week they trained on pulling hose... [More]

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SPORTS

Pleasanton volleyball travels to Arma and Prairie View

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The Pleasanton volleyball team traveled to Northeast Arma and Prairie View this past week. They went to Arma for a TRL triangular against Northeast and Moran on Sept. 23. They then traveled to Prairie View for a best of five game against the Buffalos on Sept. 25. To see the... [More]

Jayhawk volleyball goes 4-0 on the week

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The Jayhawk Linn volleyball team traveled to play four TRL games last week. First on Sept. 22 the Hawks hosted Southern Coffey County and Crest before traveling to Cherokee on Sept. 23 to face Southeast Cherokee and Central Heights.  To see the full article, check out... [More]

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