Mound City to nursing home: MC Hospital District formation already in place - Sep. 10, 2014
As planning began to be implemented adding townships to a proposed Prescott Country View Nursing Home hospital district, the commissioners and public were reminded that Mound City and Paris Townships are already included in a proposed hospital district that was all but formed to support the Mound City...[More]
Injury accident on K-31 sends two to hospital - Sep. 10, 2014
An accident involving two vehicles occurred last Friday, on K-31, west of Blue Mound. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol crash log, emergency responders were dispatched to the scene around 11 a.m., where they learned a Freightliner truck, driven by Brian C. Broom of Manford, Okla., had driven off...[More]
Woman killed in train accident - Sep. 10, 2014
Train traffic is nothing new at the Market St. crossing east of Casey’s in La Cygne, and Tuesday, Sept. 2, at approximately 5:30 p.m., that crossing was the location of an accident that left one woman dead after she accidentally walked in front of a train.According to the Kansas Highway Patrol...[More]
Linda Kathleen Durk - 08-15-1950 to 09-02-2014 - Sep. 10, 2014
Linda Kathleen Durk, 64, of La Cygne, Kan., formerly of Pleasanton, died on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2014. Linda was born on Aug. 15, 1950, at Columbia, Mo., to Charles and Margaret (Boatmen) Durk.Linda served her country in the United States Army. Linda was a homemaker and enjoyed going on long walks and visiting...[More]
Eric A. Zillner - 09-15-1986 to 09-05-2014 - Sep. 10, 2014
Eric A. Zillner, age 27, La Cygne, Kan., passed away on Friday, Sept. 5, 2014. He was born on Sept. 15, 1986, at Independence, Mo., the son of John and Carolyn Cramer Zillner. He worked as a pipe fitter and was a member of the Pipe Fitter’s Union Local #533. He was also a member of the Lee’s...[More]
La Cygne students ‘Get Dramatic’ - Sep. 10, 2014
The Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission has granted La Cygne Elementary School funds toward a two-week drama residency.Drama teacher and performer Jo Ho began her residency this past Monday. She is teaching students the four “Get Dramatic” rules: focus, listening, being safe with your...[More]
Linn County Balloons for Babies Fun Run - Sep. 10, 2014
The Linn County Balloons for Babies Fun Run took place Saturday, Sept. 6, in Mound City at the ball park. Several people turned out to participate. After the run, community members gathered around the parking lot to release balloons in memory of infants who died before birth or shortly thereafter.Run...[More]
Red Hatters visit the museum - Sep. 10, 2014
Sherrial Dulin of Louisburg accompanied 11 of the “Scarlet Belles” club of Louisburg on a tour of the Linn County Museum in Pleasanton Aug. 27.They were pleased to learn about the history of Linn County and marveled at the resource material in the Genealogy Library. To see the full article, check...[More]
Marais des Cygnes National Wildlife Refuge column A day of outdoor fun at the Refuge - Sep. 3, 2014
Letting the waves of tallgrass surround you in a prairie. Listening to the sounds of the river bottoms in the forests along the Marais des Cygnes River. Catching a glimpse of a prothonatary warbler, a signature species of bottomland hardwoods. Scouting to find the best location for deer hunting later...[More]
Symbols of Sacrifice Thursday, Sept. 11, through Wednesday, Sept. 17 - Sep. 3, 2014
FORT SCOTT – Fort Scott National Historic Site (FSNHS) is pleased to partner with the Friends of FSNHS, Mercy Hospital, and the Symbols of Sacrifice Committee to present Symbols of Sacrifice, a series of programs and activities that honor the sacrifice of Americans throughout our nation’s...[More]
