Vernon LeRoy “Roy” Massey 02-09-1922 to 10-07-2020 - Oct. 9, 2020
Linn County News Published Oct. 14, 2020 Vernon LeRoy "Roy" Massey, age 98, La Cygne, Kan., passed away on Oct. 7, 2020. Graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, 2020, at the Oak Lawn Cemetery, La Cygne, Kan. Those attending are asked to wear masks and social distance. Individual...[More]
BREAKING NEWS: Airplane crash near Centerville - Oct. 8, 2020
On Oct. 7, 2020, at 5:44 p.m., the Linn County Sheriff’s Office was notified of an airplane crash near Centerville. Nathanael Livengood of Centerville was operating his 2014 Velocity aircraft on County Road 1077 near Centerville, Ks. The aircraft was northbound near the 14000 block of 1077...[More]
Youngest Secrest keeps up the family trap shooting tradition - Oct. 7, 2020
Those who follow the trap circuit and shotgun sports are acquainted with Jesse Secrest, Pleasanton, and his oldest son, Hunter, and the success both have had in the sport. Now the youngest Secrest, Caleb, is making a name for himself in trap shooting, that after bringing home 10 trophies in three...[More]
Stainbrook’s makes improvements inside and out - Oct. 7, 2020
When Jeff Yowell purchased Stainbrook’s in La Cygne in March of 2019, he was excited to acquire the business. “I’ve always had a lot of respect for the family,” said Yowell. “I’ve been coming here since the ‘70s.” “I saw an opportunity to take on...[More]
BULLY PULPIT: - Oct. 7, 2020
More than one party I am frustrated, like the majority of the country, over the plight of our political system. I had a headache and felt serious nervousness watching the presidential debate last week. What the heck? President Trump came out looking like a bully, and contender Joe Biden came out looking...[More]
Linn Valley discusses wastewater treatment plan - Oct. 7, 2020
The Linn Valley City Council held a joint meeting with the Linn Valley Property Owner’s Association (POA) Board of Directors on Saturday, Oct. 3, to provide an update regarding the city’s wastewater issues. Mayor Cindy Smith noted that this was an informational meeting only, and that significant...[More]
Judge binds Conner over for arraignment - Oct. 7, 2020
Preliminary hearing ruling follows single-witness testimony A Linn County District Court judge has bound over Christopher Conner on 10 felony counts. At an in-person preliminary hearing last Friday, Terri L. Johnson, 6th Kansas Judicial District, set arraignment for 11:30 a.m. Oct. 20 via Zoom teleconference....[More]
Pleasanton site of 2021 Soldiers for Jesus rally - Oct. 7, 2020
Features motorcycle event, rally and vendors After the Soldiers for Jesus Motorcycle Club ministry group found out their large rally couldn’t be accommodated in Paola, Frank “Pancho” Nicholson reached out to Pleasanton to see if the city would be open to hosting a large Main Street...[More]
Health Department to get new location Commissioners decide on SPARK fund projects - Oct. 7, 2020
The Linn County Commissioners met in a special meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 29, to determine the final projects for the SPARK (Strengthening People and Revitalizing Kansas) funding. County Clerk David Lamb reported that the committee had met with the state SPARK people and had spent that morning going...[More]
Prairie View volleyball struggles during busy week - Oct. 7, 2020
The Prairie View volleyball team had a busy past week as they traveled to Iola on Sept. 29 for a triangular against Iola and Anderson County and a best of five matchup against Three Rivers League foe Crest. The Lady Buffs competed and played hard but lost each game this past week. In the game against...[More]
