Linn County News
Published June 26, 2024
Roy McCulley, age 77, of Pleasanton, Kan., passed away at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Mo., on June 23, 2024. Roy was born the son of Oscar Alvin and Clara D. Culbertson McCulley on Nov. 27, 1946, in Pleasanton, Kan. Roy was a jack of all trades kind of guy, he spent approximately twenty years touring with carnivals and circuses, and was also a mechanic working mostly on automobiles. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Ray McCulley. Roy is survived by his twin brother, Rex McCulley, and wife, Donna; and two sisters, Kay Phillipson and Fay Benbrook.
A private family graveside service will be held at a later date in the Eureka Cemetery. Contributions are suggested to Anew Healthcare and may be sent in care of Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory P.O. Box 525 Pleasanton, Kan. 66075. Online condolences may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.
OBITUARIES
Patricia Ann Walters ~ 01-15-1950 to 09-04-2024
Linn County News Published September 11, 2024 Patricia Walters, 74, of Prescott, Kan., passed away peacefully on Sept. 4, 2024, at her home surrounded by family. Born on Jan. 15, 1950, in Louisville, Ky., Patricia was the cherished daughter... [More]
Mark Arthur Davis ~ 05-26-1972 to 08-31-2024
Linn County News Published September 11, 2024 Mark Arthur Davis, age 52, Parker, Kan., died Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at the Lighthouse Presbyterian Church, Paola, Kansas. Memorial... [More]
George Theodore “Ted” Pouch ~ 03-04-1958 to 09-02-2024
Linn County News Published September 4, 2024 George Theodore “Ted” Pouch, age 66, of Prescott, Kan., passed away Monday, Sept. 2, 2024. A graveside memorial service will be held 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at the Farlington Cemetery.... [More]
More Obituaries
- 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
- Deloris Louise Wisdom ~ 02-03-1938 to 08-20-2024
- Zechariah Taylor Wood Kellerman 01-14-1993 to 08-06-2024
- Willa Fay (Noe) Powell 05-05-1937 to 08-21-2024
- Jimmey Howard Murr ~ 10-20-1950 to 08-20-2024
- Leonard Dale Sprague ~ 03-17-1934 to 08-18-2024
NEWS
Pleasanton Saddle Club member dies in horse accident
Sheriff Kevin Friend reported that on Friday, August 30, 2024, just after 11 p.m., the Linn County Sheriff’s Communication Division received a call from a citizen reporting an injury at the Pleasanton Saddle Club, located at 10297 Scott Rd. It was reported by bystanders... [More]
USD 362 approves daycare policies
Three separate policies for Unified School District 362’s new pre-school daycare have been adopted unanimously by its board of education. At their monthly meeting Aug. 20, the Prairie View board okayed three separate policies concerning the daycare’s employees,... [More]
La Cygne adopts 2025 city budget
La Cygne municipal leaders have adopted their 2025 city budget. At their regular meeting Aug. 21, the council voted 4-1, with David Brenneman dissenting, to approve the budget as published. Brenneman said he objected to the process of developing the budget. Though the city’s... [More]
More News
- La Cygne council rejects new stop signs
- Commissioner questions KORA process
- USD 362 reschedules budget hearings
- County to temporarily close portion of CR-1077 for repairs
- Linn County Planning Commission prohibits commercial solar, defines zoning findings
- Commissioners approve new regulations banning commercial solar in county
- Canvass completed during Aug. 19 meeting
- Leaking roof options discussed at USD 344 meeting
SPORTS
Osawatomie cancels varsity football for 2024
Osawatomie High School will not field a varsity football team for the 2024 season. According to the Osawatomie High School Facebook page, the school cancelled the varsity season due to the lack of upperclassmen competing. The school had the choice of choosing between cancelling... [More]
Season prediction for the Kansas City Chiefs
Training camp is over and the pre-season is almost over as the Kansas City Chiefs attempt to be the first NFL team ever to win three championships in a row. It’s a tough task as any championship is but the Chiefs return a team that is better than the team that won the... [More]
More Sports
- Annual pedal pull well attended at Linn County Fair and Rodeo
- Linn County Fair and Rodeo hosts annual demo derby
- Linn County Fair and Rodeo hosts annual Outlaw Truck and Tractor Pull
- Current Linn County Fishing Reports
- Pleasanton/Jayhawk trapshooting team makes finals at Nationals
- Blue Mound girls’ coach pitch team places second at TRL tournament
- Pleasanton Saddle Club Let’s Ride
- Pleasanton T-Ball hosts Three Rivers League boys’ T-Ball tournament
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