Linn County News
Published September 18, 2024
Judith Ann Thyer, age 84, passed away on Sept. 12, 2024.
A visitation was held from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at Feuerborn Family Funeral Service on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, followed by the funeral at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial immediately followed at Sunny Slope Cemetery in Blue Mound, Kan.
OBITUARIES
Gerald V. “Gary” Brown ~ 10-01-1944 to 09-14, 2024
Linn County News Published September 18, 2024 Gerald V. “Gary” Brown, age 79, of Fulton, Kan., passed away Saturday Sept. 14, 2024. He was born on Oct. 1, 1944, in Fort Scott, Kan., the son of Gerald and Vera Kohl Brown. He graduated from Hume High School. ... [More]
Harold Lee Brady ~ 03-25-1927 to 09-03-2024
Linn County News Published September 18, 2024 Harold Lee Brady, age 97, died at Olathe Medical Center’s Hospice House, Olathe, Kan., on Sept. 3, 2024. Harold was born on March 25, 1927, in an oil lease house near La Cygne, Kan., to Sylvia Myrtle (Townsend)... [More]
Katherine Aurora “Kathy” Koehler ~ 03-20-1985 to 09-10-2024
Linn County News Published September 18, 2024 Katherine Aurora “Kathy” Koehler, age 39, Pleasanton, Kan., passed away Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024. She was born on March 20, 1985, in St. Louis, Mo., the daughter of Elmer “Frank” Koehler and Rosalie... [More]
More Obituaries
- Thomas Laverne “Tom” Peery ~ 09-04-1940 to 09-04-2024
- Carl Stephen Schneider ~ 09-26-1946 to 09-06-2024
- Patricia Ann Walters ~ 01-15-1950 to 09-04-2024
- George Theodore “Ted” Pouche ~ 03-04-1958 to 09-02-2024
- Mark Arthur Davis ~ 05-26-1972 to 08-31-2024
- Sharon Lea Bedgood ~ 10-14-1941 to 08-26-2024
- Robert Elmer Weickert ~ 08-12-1944 to 08-22-2024
- Candy Sue Bergemann ~ 03-23-1953 to 08-06-2024
NEWS
Commissioners meeting canceled due to lack of quorum
On Saturday, Sept. 14, notice was sent by Linn County Clerk David Lamb that the meeting of the Linn County Commissioners set for Monday, Sept. 16, was canceled due to lack of a quorum. A quorum is required for the board of county commissioners to meet and means at least two... [More]
Pleasanton to exceed revenue neutral rate
Council discusses park grant The Pleasanton City Council held a hearing to discuss the Revenue Neutral Rate (RNR) and annual budget hearing and voted to exceed the RNR Monday night. With no public comment on the budget or RNR, the council approved the budget of $3,3320,227,... [More]
Parker mayor resigns from post
Council adopts 2025 budget Ashley Balthazor has resigned as Parker mayor, effective last Friday. Prior to adjournment at last Thursday’s monthly council meeting, Balthazor made the announcement. She cited full-time work and family obligations as reasons that... [More]
More News
- Sheriff Kevin Friend resigns position
- Pleasanton to sell lot at 9th & Main
- La Cygne business, citizen voice public complaints
- Pleasanton Saddle Club member dies in horse accident
- USD 362 approves daycare policies
- La Cygne adopts 2025 city budget
- La Cygne council rejects new stop signs
- Commissioner questions KORA process
SPORTS
Jayhawk cross country has a winning meet at Fort Scott
The Jayhawk Linn cross country team traveled to Fort Scott on Sept. 12 for the Fort Scott Invitational. The Hawks certainly had a winning meet as both the boys’ and girls’ varsity teams placed first at the meet. The girls’ team won with a score of 26 while the... [More]
Prairie View football runs over Santa Fe Trail
The Prairie View football team had all rushing yards and no passing yards in their last game against St. Louis Priory and that trend continued this past week against Santa Fe Trail. The Buffalos traveled to Santa Fe Trail on Sept. 13 for a Pioneer League game against the Chargers.... [More]
More Sports
- Hawks jumpstart season with 38-14 win
- Pleasanton football falls to South Sumner in season opener
- Prairie View volleyball starts year with a strong week
- Osawatomie cancels varsity football for 2024
- Season prediction for the Kansas City Chiefs
- Annual fishing derby again a big hit at the Linn County Fair
- Annual pedal pull well attended at Linn County Fair and Rodeo
- Linn County Fair and Rodeo hosts annual demo derby
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