Gerald V. “Gary” Brown ~ 10-01-1944 to 09-14, 2024 - Sep. 17, 2024
Linn County News Published September 18, 2024 Gerald V. “Gary” Brown, age 79, of Fulton, Kan., passed away Saturday Sept. 14, 2024. He was born on Oct. 1, 1944, in Fort Scott, Kan., the son of Gerald and Vera Kohl Brown. He graduated from Hume High School. Gary served his...[More]
Harold Lee Brady ~ 03-25-1927 to 09-03-2024 - Sep. 17, 2024
Linn County News Published September 18, 2024 Harold Lee Brady, age 97, died at Olathe Medical Center’s Hospice House, Olathe, Kan., on Sept. 3, 2024. Harold was born on March 25, 1927, in an oil lease house near La Cygne, Kan., to Sylvia Myrtle (Townsend) Brady and Stama Lafayette Brady,...[More]
Katherine Aurora “Kathy” Koehler ~ 03-20-1985 to 09-10-2024 - Sep. 17, 2024
Linn County News Published September 18, 2024 Katherine Aurora “Kathy” Koehler, age 39, Pleasanton, Kan., passed away Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024. She was born on March 20, 1985, in St. Louis, Mo., the daughter of Elmer “Frank” Koehler and Rosalie Koehler. Kathy was...[More]
Judith Ann Thyer ~ 06-20-1940 to 09-12-2024 - Sep. 17, 2024
Linn County News Published September 18, 2024 Judith Ann Thyer, age 84, passed away on Sept. 12, 2024. A visitation was held from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at Feuerborn Family Funeral Service on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, followed by the funeral at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial immediately...[More]
Hawks jumpstart season with 38-14 win - Sep. 11, 2024
Jayhawk Linn got a jumpstart to securing a third straight Three Rivers League football crown with a 38-14 win at Central Heights Friday night. The Class 1-A Jayhawks now look toward this Friday’s 7 p.m. match at Garnett against Class 3-A Anderson County, a 49-7 loser against Wellsville Friday...[More]
Sheriff Kevin Friend resigns position - Sep. 11, 2024
Word was received Thursday, Sept. 5 from Linn County Clerk David Lamb that he had received the resignation of Linn County Sheriff Kevin Friend that morning effective Sunday, Sept. 22. Friend wrote in his letter of resignation, “To: Governor Laura Kelly Citizens of Linn County Linn...[More]
Pleasanton to sell lot at 9th & Main - Sep. 11, 2024
Sets Stars & Stripes date After a request from a citizen to purchase the lot located on the northeast corner of 9th and Main Street in Pleasanton, the council voted 4-1 to accept sealed bids on the lot. A notice in this week’s Linn County News explains that the city will accept sealed...[More]
La Cygne business, citizen voice public complaints - Sep. 11, 2024
City leaders commend chief for increased police presence For a second straight council meeting, representation from La Cygne business Wagon Wheel Steakhouse and Lounge, 602 Market, have lodged public complaints to city leaders about the number of police stops in front of the restaurant. Where...[More]
BULLY PULPIT - Sep. 11, 2024
Fighting the Left The letter was passed to me by a friend; I think it bears reading and thought concerning “mean tweets.” The letter begins: “The mayor of Livermore, California, explains Trump’s popularity and success. This is perhaps the best explanation for Trump’s popularity. “Marshall...[More]
Pleasanton football falls to South Sumner in season opener - Sep. 11, 2024
The Pleasanton football team hosted non-league foe South Sumner for their first game of the season on Sept. 6. Due to South Sumner’s location, South Haven, Kan., the game started at 6 p.m. instead of the traditional 7 p.m. South Haven is near the Oklahoma border due south of Wichita. The South...[More]
