County departments seek employees - Jul. 5, 2023
Linn County governmental department heads are seeking employees. That was the common theme at Monday’s weekly Linn County Commission meeting from three supervisors during their reports. Randy Hegwald, county emergency management coordinator, told commissioners--Jason Hightower, District 1, joined...[More]
La Cygne barricades portion of trailer park - Jul. 5, 2023
La Cygne city leaders have approved barricading a portion of a city mobile-home park. At a hastily-called 31-minute special meeting conducted last Thursday morning, the legislative council passed two actions, the first defining immediate hazards and the second empowering a barricade and signs to seal...[More]
A passing of the torch: McGinnis takes over family-run auction service - Jul. 5, 2023
Recently auctioneer Marty Read made the decision to step back a little bit and lighten up his day to day workload by passing on the family-run auction service he has owned and operated for 29 years to his great-nephew and fellow auctioneer, Dalton McGinnis. McGinnis, a mere 21-years-old, is not only...[More]
BULLY PULPIT - Jul. 5, 2023
July 4 It’s been an interesting week; I like July 4 – I can’t say the same about my dog. She’s gun shy and fireworks send her into the house looking for a dark place to hide. Two hundred forty-seven years ago this country was founded. The Declaration of Independence was signed...[More]
Ed Ferguson Memorial Horseshoe Pitch results - Jul. 5, 2023
Thirteen contestants competed in the annual Ed Ferguson Memorial Horseshoe Pitch Saturday morning at Blue Mound’s City Park, part of the day’s Independence Day Celebration. Each participant pitched 40 tosses, with a ringer worth three points and a horseshoe within the distance at the...[More]
Key items approved by KSHSAA Executive Board - Jul. 5, 2023
TOPEKA - The Kansas State High School Activities Association Executive Board approved several items during the June meeting. Starting in 2024, State Football will be held at three locations with three games taking place at each site. State soccer and wrestling will also see changes coming in the near...[More]
Walter Lee McCarty, II ~ 08-12-1960 to 06-29-2023 - Jul. 3, 2023
Linn County News Published July 5, 2023 Walter Lee McCarty II, age 62, Mound City, Kan., passed away Thursday, June 29, 2023. No formal service is scheduled. Memorial contributions can be made to Schneider Funeral Home, P.O. Box J, Mound City, Kansas, to help with expenses. Online...[More]
Deborah (Debbie) S. McCallum ~ 03-13-1962 to 06-26-2023 - Jul. 3, 2023
Linn County News Published July 5, 2023 Deborah (Debbie) S. McCallum, age 61, of Pleasanton, Kan., passed away at her home on Monday, June 26, 2023, surrounded by family. Debbie was born the daughter of Jean Ann Jones on March 13, 1962, at Pittsburg, Kan. She graduated from Pleasanton High...[More]
SPECIAL: Boil Water Advisory Issued for a Portion of Linn County Rural Water District No. 2, Linn County - Jul. 2, 2023
TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for a portion of Linn County Rural Water District No. 2 public water supply system located in Linn County. This advisory applies to customers located West of Highway 69. Customers should observe...[More]
Commissioners hear from SEKPRC on housing grant and fees - Jun. 28, 2023
Susan Galemore with the Southeast Kansas Regional Planning Commission (SEKRPC) was in attendance at the June 26 meeting of the Linn County Commissioners to speak to their concerns about fees required to aid Linn County Economic Development Administrator Jessica Hightower with the writing of a grant for...[More]
