Linn County’s top five high school softball players - Jun. 17, 2015
Linn County has two high school softball teams, Jayhawk and Prairie View. Since there are only two teams, I decided not to do a first/second team but rather to do a top five list of what I believe to be this year’s best high school softball players. To see the full article, check out this...[More]
Congresswoman Jenkins to host Pleasanton Coffee - Jun. 17, 2015
TOPEKA – On Wednesday, July 1, 2015, Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) will host a Coffee With Your Congresswoman in Pleasanton to hear from Kansans about the issues that are most important to them. The following event is open to the public and press: Wednesday, July 1, 2015:When: 11:30 a.m. Location:...[More]
KDOT to resurface section of U.S. 54 in Allen County - Jun. 17, 2015
Around Wednesday, June 10, weather permitting, the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) expects to begin a project to resurface 12 miles of U.S. 54 in Allen County. The roadwork will start at the end of the four-lane section at La Harpe and continue east to the Allen-Bourbon county line. To...[More]
Kansas City BBQ Society donates meat to Concern - Jun. 17, 2015
Linn County was the recipient of two good events in the last few weeks. First, the Linn County BBQ Challenge that was held over Memorial Day gave residents a fun place to go over the weekend. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn County News or check out the online edition...[More]
The Roving Brush visits La Cygne Library - Jun. 10, 2015
Summer programs have kicked off at the La Cygne library. The first week of June was library camp, with 25 children who had completed grades three through six enjoying four days of activities around the theme of super heroes. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn County...[More]
‘Wi Spel Gud’ Wins the Spelling Bee - Jun. 10, 2015
Spellers and spectators gathered on Saturday, June 6 for the third annual Prairie View Educational Foundation Adult Spelling Bee. Teams of four adults work together to spell words against other teams. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn County News or check out...[More]
A depiction of our journey on Earth - Jun. 10, 2015
On Saturday and Sunday, May 30 and 31, 2015, the spring rains had finally ceased leaving lush greenery and cool fresh air all along the countryside of Linn County. A group of approximately 30 pilgrims, including the Little Sisters and the Little Brothers of the Lamb, set out on foot on a 24-mile Pilgrimage...[More]
Marjorie Ruth Prentice - 02-09-1921 to 06-07-2015 - Jun. 10, 2015
Marjorie Ruth (Conley) Prentice, 94, longtime resident of rural Parker, Kan., passed away at Vintage Park in Osawatomie on Sunday, June 7, 2015. Marjorie was born Feb. 9, 1921, near La Cygne, Kan., and was the oldest of seven children of Arthur Leonard Conley and Ruth Elizabeth (Hensley) Conley. She...[More]
LaVern Allen Croan - Jun. 10, 2015
LaVern Allen “Old Man” Croan, 76, of Blue Mound, Kan., passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2015.Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 12, 2015, at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel. Burial will be in the Centerville Cemetery. Visitation will be held...[More]
Buffalo baseball and softball place five in 2015 Pioneer All League teams - Jun. 10, 2015
The Prairie View baseball and softball teams were able to get multiple players post-season honors in the annual Pioneer All League teams. The baseball team struggled this year going 2-19 but managed to get two of their players on an All League team. The softball team had a fantastic season winning their...[More]