Sherrie brings Silly Willard to life - Mar. 23, 2016
Earlier this year, the Linn County News covered a story about budding young author Sherrie Philpott from Linn Valley. Her new children’s book, Silly Willard It’s Time for Bed, was published this year and she’s been visiting nearby libraries and schools ever since. To see the full article,...[More]
Celebrate Recovery in La Cygne - Mar. 23, 2016
On Tuesday evenings you can find Steve Haupt at the La Cygne Christian Church storing up his treasure in heaven. You see, Haupt believes, “We cannot conquer our hang-ups on our own;” therefore he is part of a seven-person team that leads the support group Celebrate Recovery (CR). The group...[More]
Syringes lead to multiple drug busts - Mar. 23, 2016
The discovery of a meth-loaded syringe at a local business in Pleasanton provoked the ire of Pleasanton Chief of Police Tanner Ogden. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn County News or check out the online version here....[More]
Local teacher hired as Ducks Unlimited Delaware Regional Director - Mar. 23, 2016
Linn County native Ben Vaughn gets a chance at a type of dream job for him. A job that focuses on things he loves, hunting and the outdoors. Ducks Unlimited has hired Vaughn as Regional Director for Delaware. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn County News or check out...[More]
House honors JLHS’ Johnston at Capital - Mar. 23, 2016
This week two local and outstanding FFA instructors who are both retiring received recognition in the Kansas House. Bill Johnston, Jayhawk-Linn High School, has taught 33 years and Kevin Gleason, Uniontown, has taught 35 years. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn County...[More]
Ed Pemberton 09-16-1936 to 03-12-2016 - Mar. 16, 2016
Ed Pemberton, age 79, La Cygne, Kan., passed Saturday, March 12, 2016, at his home. He was born at Ash Flat, Ark., on Sept. 16, 1936, the son of Jasper and Bonnie Matney Pemberton. He was a member of the United Auto Workers Union and worked for several years at General Motors on the assembly line. He...[More]
Vernon Roger Davis Jr. - Mar. 16, 2016
Vernon Roger Davis Jr., age 70, of Mound City, Kan., died Tuesday, March 8, 2016, at Providence Medical Center in Kansas City, Kan. Mass of Christian Burial was Saturday, March 12 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Kansas City, Kan. Entombment was in Mt. Calvary Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, the...[More]
Norman L. Kettler 06-01-1927 to 03-09-2016 - Mar. 16, 2016
Norman L. Kettler, age 88, Paola, Kan., passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2016, at his home. He was born on June 1, 1927, at Block, Kan., the son of Herman and Emma Block Kettler. He married Illene Mendenhall on March 11, 1951, at Paola, Kan. Together Illene and he farmed until retirement. He was a...[More]
Gard Adrian Robinson 11-25-1916 to 03-10-2016 - Mar. 16, 2016
Gard Adrian Robinson went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 10, 2016. He was born Nov. 25, 1916, one mile east of Blue Mound, Kan. He was the son of Gardner and Ina (Austin) Robinson, the middle of three children. Adrian attended a country grade school, Buckeye #101, graduating from Blue...[More]