ACCIDENT REPORTS
On 9-10-2023, Tanner J. Feris, La Cygne, was entering Gate 2 of Tanglewood Lakes when the gate shut on the driver’s side wheel well of the truck bed, causing the bed to be scratched and taillight to be removed. (Case 230752)
On 9-12-2023, Joanna M. Archer, St. Joseph, Mo., was traveling southbound on Jackson Road, near 900 Road, when they took a curve too fast, resulting in the vehicle leaving the highway and destroying a sign and barbed wire fence, before coming to rest in a pasture. No injuries reported. Vehicle sustained broken windshield, bent bumper, and damage to the undercarriage. (Case 230758)
On 9-13-2023, Tammi Blanscet, La Cygne, was southbound on Kansas Hwy 7 and took a left hand turn onto Kansas Hwy 52 heading east. An ATV heading north on Kansas Hwy 7 and hit the passenger side quarter panel when Blanscet turned east. Name of driver of the ATV was not listed. (Case 230761)
On 9-21-2023, Katelyn D. Godsey, Osawatomie, was traveling north on Long Road, .2 miles north of 2000 Road, when they hit a deer. No injuries reported. (Case 230779)
On 9-22-2023, Jeri L. Grove, Louisburg, was northbound on US Hwy 69 and struck a deer. No injuries reported. (Case 230781)
On 9-9-2023, Lillian I. Curtright, Prescott, was southbound on US 69 Hwy near mile marker 88 when a deer ran into the roadway and struck the passenger side front panel, causing minimal damage. (Case 230805)
On 9-22-2023, Ciara A. Dinatale, Broken Arrow, Okla., was heading north on US 69 Hwy when a deer entered the roadway, causing the vehicle to strike the deer. The vehicle then spun out of control before landing on the east ditch facing south. No injuries reported. (Case 230786)
On 9-25-2023, Justyn J. Howells, Mound City, was traveling southbound on Kansas Hwy 7 when he fell asleep at the wheel, causing the vehicle to run off the roadway. The driver attempted to correct the vehicle, causing the vehicle to roll. Driver was ejected from the vehicle. Injuries were sustained and driver transported by air to hospital. (Case 230796)
On 9-27-2023, Alicia M. Collins, Amsterdam, Mo., was traveling southbound on US 69 Hwy and struck a deer. No injuries reported. (Case 230802)
On 9-27-2023, Sara K. Adams, Centerville, was traveling northbound on County Road 1077 approximately a half mile from W. 1100 Road. A deer entered the roadway and struck the right headlight of the vehicle. No other damage reported. (Case 230804)
On 9-29-2023, Rilee M. Watts, Mound City, was traveling north on Knapp Road and became distracted, causing the vehicle to cross over the center line and left the roadway. The driver then overcorrected, causing the vehicle to overturn. (Case 230807)
On 10-1-2023, Patricia D. Brake, Prescott, was traveling east on Kansas Hwy 7 .4 miles west of McGrew Road when she lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle went off the road to the right and hit a ditch. No injuries reported. (Case 230810)
RECORDS
FOR THE RECORD
ACCIDENT REPORTS On 7-27-23, Kenneth J. Krum, Mound City, backed into a Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas vehicle driven by Courtney L. Robinson, Fort Scott, the driveway of Krum’s residence. No injuries reported. (Case 230625) On 8-7-23, Jennifer L. Willard,... [More]
ACCIDENT REPORTS - July 26, 2023
On 7-10-23, Brylen Deef, Prescott, struck debris with his vehicle at the 84 mile marker on US Hwy 69. The vehicle was towed from the accident site. (Case 230552) On 7-11-23, Lincoln S. Schaffer, Parker, was southbound on Farlin Road when he was struck by a vehicle driven... [More]
ARREST REPORTS - July 26, 2023
On 07-02-2023 Phillip Hale was arrested in connection with domestic batter; knowing or reckless bodily harm to family member (IN202300357) On 07-02-2023 Mishell Hernandez was arrested in connection with driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; interference with LEO,... [More]
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NEWS
County Clerk David Lamb tenders official resignation
Convention scheduled Feb. 2 Linn County Clerk David Lamb tendered his official resignation to Governor Laura Kelly Jan. 13, effective Jan. 31, 2025. Lamb’s letter stated, “Please accept this letter as my formal resignation from the office of Linn... [More]
Commissioners hear from mayor regarding compactor site
During the meeting of the Linn County Commissioners on Monday, Jan. 13, the board of commissioners heard from Pleasanton Mayor Mathew Young in regards to the county decision during the Jan. 6 meeting to pull all compactor equipment out of Pleasanton if the city does not sign... [More]
Equipment fire temporarily closes Mound City retailer
Linn County Rural Fire personnel responded to an equipment fire that occurred at the Mound City Dollar General Store on the afternoon of Wednesday, Jan. 8. According to Linn County Rural Fire Chief Randy Hegwald the fire response required to contain and extinguish the fire... [More]
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- Commissioners vote to remove trash service from Pleasanton unless city signs agreement
- Commissioners learn of taxing options on leased properties
- Pleasanton Council tables water rate change
- La Cygne leaders talk property, kennel
- Pleasanton discusses changing how water is billed
- La Cygne leaders wrap up 2024
- Commissioners discuss landfill projects
- Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Blue Mound, Linn County
COMMUNITY
60 years of friendships and memories
Furse retires from F&M Bank board Barbara Furse began her career with the Farmers and Merchants Bank in Mound City on Nov. 1, 1964. “The bank was owned by Orval Hennesy at that time and was located in the original building across the street from where... [More]
Baby birth, voting… almost rolled into one package
There is nothing like the birth of a child for a family, and the birth of two-month old Kit Victoria Oberlechner was no different; but the birth had added meaning as Kit was able to accompany her parents to the voting booth Nov. 5. Trenton Oberlechner said that he and wife,... [More]
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]
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- PVHS holds Career Day
- Powells named BC Farm Bureau Farm Family of the Year
- 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