• This week’s Out on the Gravel photo comes from Maribeth Kehl who caught this beautiful shot on Sunday morning, Oct. 25, at Kansas Hwy 7 and 1150 Road. If you have a photo to share send it to Barbara at linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com.

  • Parker’s trunk or treat, organized by Parker PALS, was well-attended Saturday, Oct. 31.

  • Pleasanton Elementary students collect treats as they make their way down Main Street Friday, Oct. 30.

  • Trunk or Treat on Broadway in La Cygne was moved inside the library due to rain. There were plenty of treats to go around, even the spiders were offered candy.

  • Jayhawk Elementary students trick or treat down Mound City’s Main Street Friday.

  • Spiderman wins in his group’s costume competition at Prescott City Hall on Friday, Oct. 30.

  • Kids enjoy Halloween taste treats at the Hive Library Friday.

  • Bill Peterson took this beautiful sunrise picture from his land near the Marais des Cygnes. If you have a photo you’d like to share, send it, along with your info, to Barbara at linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com. Remember, Out on the Gravel photos will be used for this years’ calendar! Keep an eye out for your chance to vote on our cover!

  • Band instructor Jeff Russell leads the PVHS Band at Tuesday’s board meeting sporting their new band uniforms.

  • 1-Stop is packed with friends and family who turned out to welcome Case Higgins home last week. 1-Stop owner, Sue Page, provided a free-will donation chili and soup supper to benefit the Higgins’ family

NEWS

SPECIAL: IT'S TIME TO VOTE!!!

thumb

IT'S TIME TO VOTE FOR YOUR CHOICE FOR THE COVER OF OUR UPCOMING 2027 CALENDAR!!   GO TO OUR FACEBOOK PAGE AND LOG YOUR VOTE FOR THE PHOTO OF YOUR CHOICE INTO THE COMMENTS!   VOTING WILL BE ALLOWED FOR A LIMITED TIME SO GET YOUR CHOICE NOTED TODAY!

SPECIAL: Lane reduction starts this week on K-68 expressway in Miami County

thumb

The Kansas Department of Transportation will begin replacing a concrete box culvert on K-68 west of Louisburg in Miami County this week as part of the $60 million four-lane expressway project. The work is expected to begin on Wednesday, Nov. 4, conditions permitting. A traffic... [More]

Blue Mound water tower project issues continue

thumb

LINN COUNTY NEWS   Issues over funding of the water tower project were the main topic of discussion for Blue Mound city council members during their regular monthly meeting on Monday, Nov. 2.  Cost for the entirety of the project has come in over budget; the city... [More]

More News

SPORTS

Jayhawk boys’ cross country places second at State

thumb

LINN COUNTY NEWS holtadam82@yahoo.com   The Jayhawk Linn cross country team’s strong season continued this past Saturday, Oct. 31, at the 2A State cross country championship in Wamego. The event was far from scary for the Hawks as the boys’ team placed... [More]

Prairie View football wins final game against Parsons

thumb

LINN COUNTY NEWS holtadam82@yahoo.com   It was déjà vu for the Buffalo football team as they hosted the Parsons Vikings for the final game on the season on Oct. 29. The Buffalos played at Parsons on Oct. 2 and won that game 37-36. This one they had a... [More]

Pleasanton trapshooting captures conference championship

thumb

LINN COUNTY NEWS holtadam82@yahoo.com   The Pleasanton trapshooting team captured the conference championship for the 2026 fall season. Pleasanton competes in the Class 1A conference six with six other teams. The Jays placed first with a score of 2,354.5 and were... [More]

More Sports

thumb

Linn County News

Published Aug. 16, 2023

 

Paula Elaine "Pee-Wee" Weers, 49, passed away Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023. Paula was the sixth of nine children of James and Nancy (Walters) Weers. 

She was born Jan. 25, 1974, at Olathe, Kan. She grew up in the Fontana area and graduated from Prairie View High School with the Class of 1992.   

Paula worked at Cardinal FG in Spring Hill.  She worked as a technician and was in her 27th year of employment there. She was a work-aholic, oftentimes taking on extra shifts.  

Paula's biggest joy was the time she spent with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren. She was also known to partake in a little bit of gambling and was pretty good at it, too! Her sport of choice was football and her favorite team was none other than the Kansas City Chiefs.  

She was preceded in death by her sister, Kristina Weers-Colin; and one grandchild Anthony Alan Joe Tomblin.

 Paula is survived by her daughter Kasaundra LawRance (Micheal) of Olathe; two sons Tony, Jr. and Dillon Tomblin of Spring Hill; her parents Jim and Nancy Weers of Parker; three grandchildren Blake, Beau, and Adrianne LawRance; two sisters Marie Hochhalter and Tammy Weers, both of Parker; five brothers Larry Weers (Michelle) of Fontana, John Weers (Lisa) of Linn Valley,  James Weers (Lisa) of Fontana, Jesse Weers (Leslee) of Parker, brother Brian Lovgren (Evette) of Linn Valley; many other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023, at Dengel & Son Mortuary, 305 N. Pearl St., Paola, Kan., 66071. 

Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023, at the Cadmus Cemetery, 7 Highway (between 2300 and 2400 Road) Fontana, Kan. Memorial contributions can be made to her family to help with unexpected expenses.  

 

 

OBITUARIES

Roberta Marie Stark ~ 10-11-1937 to 10-28-2026

thumb

Linn County News Published November 4, 2026   Roberta Marie Stark passed away on Oct. 28, 2026, in Bushong, Kan., where she lived with her son. She lived a beautiful and full 89 years. Roberta was born on Oct. 11, 1937, in Fort Scott, Kan., to Floyd Franklin Pinkerton... [More]

Stacy L. Banta ~ 02-23-1960 to 10-30-2026

thumb

Linn County News  Published November 4, 2026   Stacy L. Banta, age 66 of Pleasanton, Kan., passed away at her home on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026. She was born the daughter of John and Doris Powell Payne on Feb. 23, 1960, in Fort Scott, Kan. Stacy graduated from Pleasanton... [More]

Ernest Roy Ransier ~ 04-21-1961 to 10-19-2026

thumb

Linn County News  Published November 4, 2026   Ernest Roy Ransier, age 65, Pleasanton, Kan., passed away Monday, Oct. 19, 2026.  He was born on April 21, 1961, at Fort Scott, Kan., the son of Melvin and Shirley McCallum Ransier. During his working career,... [More]

More Obituaries

View All Obituaries

OBITUARIES POLICY

• May be mailed, e-mailed, faxed or hand delivered.
• Must be received by 9 a.m. on Tuesday morning in order to appear in that week's edition.
• Obituaries submitted by funeral homes will be billed to the funeral home.
• Full obituaries submitted by individuals are required to be paid in advance.
• Cost: $40 for 300 words or less. Each additional word over 300, 10¢. Photograph $5.
Call Barbara at 913-352-6235 or e-mail linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com

View Legals for Free