BREAKING NEWS - Mar. 18, 2022
LCSO makes stop, arrests two On March 17, 2022, a 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe was stopped on US 69 Highway at the 83-mile marker. The vehicle was stopped for a minor traffic infraction. When the Deputy approached the vehicle the distinct odor of marijuana was noticed immediately. Subsequently, the...[More]
Linn County’s top 10 high school wrestlers - Mar. 16, 2022
The high school wrestling season in Kansas has concluded, and this year Linn County’s schools that compete in wrestling, Prairie View and Jayhawk-Linn, did very well. The State Tournament is one of the factors teams use to determine their success for a season. This year was very successful for...[More]
High school girls lead Linn County Twisters at State Championship - Mar. 16, 2022
The Linn County Twisters traveled to Topeka on March 11-13 to compete in the State Folkstyle Championship. The Twisters brought a total of 18 wrestlers to the tournament with girls and boys of multiple ages, but it was the high school girls who had the most success. The girls did well in the KSHSAA...[More]
Jayhawk Wrestling Club competes at State Championship - Mar. 16, 2022
The Jayhawk Wrestling Club traveled to Topeka on March 11-13 to compete in the 2022 State Folkstyle Championship. The Hawks sent five wrestlers to the tournament, and three of the five ended up placing. Easton White, 10U 76, placed fourth and scored 11 team points. White won his first two matches...[More]
Local health provider arrested in Bourbon County - Mar. 16, 2022
A man employed by Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas (CHC/SEK) at the Pleasanton clinic as an APRN was arrested last Wednesday, March 9, on charges of sexual exploitation of a child. Forms filed in Bourbon County District Court in Case No. BB-2022-CR-000107 by County Attorney Tiana McElroy...[More]
Barlet announces retirement plans - Mar. 16, 2022
Doug Barlet, Linn County rural fire chief and emergency management coordinator, announced on Monday his retirement from his positions at the Linn County Commission meeting. In his letter of announcement Barlet stated he is both happy and saddened to make the announcement. Barlet served Linn County...[More]
Jayhawk Elementary teacher receives Casey’s Cash for Classrooms grant - Mar. 16, 2022
In the latter part of fall, Jayhawk Elementary physical education teacher Ryan Metcalf applied for a Casey’s Cash for Classrooms grant, and last week he was notified he would be receiving $10,245 in funds to help improve his classroom. “I apply for several grants each year in an effort to...[More]
Linn County Youth Prospect Sale new 4-H tradition - Mar. 16, 2022
The Linn County Youth Prospect Sale is set for this coming Saturday, March 19, at the Linn County Fairgrounds. “The barns open at 9:30 a.m. for people to view the animals,” said organizer Michelle Dilley. “At 10:30 a.m. we will have a livestock talk with Abbie Powell, and the sale...[More]
BULLY PULPIT - Mar. 16, 2022
Electric vehicles I’m seeing more and more heated, polarizing discussion on electric vehicles on social media – essentially because our own government is forcing We the People into purchasing a vehicle that may or may not be practical for our use. I haven’t watched nighttime so-called...[More]
Lewis Nichols Lee 05-09-1932 to 03-11-2022 - Mar. 15, 2022
Linn County News Published March 16, 2022 Lewis Nichols Lee, age 89, La Cygne, Kan., passed away Friday, March 11, 2022. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 19, 2022, at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, La Cygne Chapel; burial in East Mt. Zion Cemetery. Visitation will be held...[More]
