Codes discussed following condemnation approval - Mar. 30, 2022
Following a 2-1 vote to approve condemnation of a house located at 210 W. Fifth St. in Pleasanton, a riled audience continued discussion over their displeasure at what they perceived to be lack of codes enforcement. City Codes Officer Sandy Atkisson stated, “I’m damned if I do and damned...[More]
Tanglewood Lakes board member asks for codes enforcement assistance - Mar. 30, 2022
The Linn County Commissioners met for their regular Monday meeting and spoke with Tanglewood Lakes board member Randy Adams concerning enforcement of county codes inside of the private lake community. He began his time at the podium asking for the commissioners to clarify issues and stated that they...[More]
Dean Croan: longtime weather recorder - Mar. 30, 2022
Prescott man’s station provides internet, TV info What began as Dean Croan’s boyhood cloud fascination has morphed into now internet-available weather information. Croan, of rural Prescott, just recently installed his ‘third-generation’ weather-recording station to be registered...[More]
BULLY PULPIT - Mar. 30, 2022
Serving takes strength School boards, city councils, county commissioners and senators, and on and on – all are elected officials, and all share in the criticism and glory of decisions made. It’s not easy putting your name on the dotted line, making motions that may result in hard life...[More]
Jayhawk softball starts season with big wins over Oswego - Mar. 30, 2022
The Jayhawk softball team started their 2022 softball season on March 28 with a home doubleheader against league foe Oswego. The Lady Hawks are looking for another winning season and another trip to the State Tournament, and they got off to a good start as they defeated Oswego 15-0 in both games. In...[More]
Jayhawk baseball sweeps Oswego in opening games - Mar. 30, 2022
The Jayhawk baseball team started their 2022 season with a home doubleheader against league foe Oswego on March 28. The Indians were no match for the Hawks as Jayhawk won both games comfortably. They won the first game 14-4 in five innings and the second game 13-5 in seven innings. Oswego got out to...[More]
Jays split wild twinbill opener - Mar. 30, 2022
The baseball gods giveth, and the baseball gods taketh away. Such were the fortunes of Pleasanton’s baseball team in their wild season and Three Rivers League opening doubleheader split at the local field Monday. Down 11-3 going into their final at-bat in Game 1, the Blu-Jays saw their offense...[More]
BREAKING NEWS - UPDATE - Mar. 28, 2022
UPDATE: Tia Howard has been located in Nebraska and is being returned to her home. The advisory has been cancelled. Endangered persons advisory issued for Hiawatha teen BROWN COUNTY – The Brown County Sheriff’s Office requested that the Kansas Bureau...[More]
Jerry Lee McGuire 09-09-1946 to 03-21-2022 - Mar. 28, 2022
Linn County News Published March 30, 2022 Jerry Lee McGuire, of Fort Scott, Kan., a proud Vietnam War veteran, who never stood still and was always on the go, passed away on March 21, 2022. He was 75 years old. Jerry was born on Sept. 9, 1946, in Kansas City, Mo., to George and Alice...[More]
Lonnie Bruce Buhrle 01-10-1963 to 03-26-2022 - Mar. 28, 2022
Linn County News Published March 30, 2022 Lonnie Bruce Buhrle, age 59, Olathe, Kan., passed away Saturday, March 26, 2022. He was born on Jan. 10, 1963, in Butler, Mo., the son of Lawrence Buhrle and Glenda Dudley. He worked at Hardee’s as a host. He was active in...[More]
