KU Health System no show at COVID-19 symposium - Mar. 9, 2022
A packed ballroom met those attending the Early Covid Treatment Symposium held last Wednesday, March 2, at the Hyatt Place in Lenexa – the only place not occupied was the table saved for Kansas University Health System (KUHS) doctors, who were invited to attend the debate. Opening the symposium...[More]
BULLY PULPIT - Mar. 9, 2022
Farm talk As I was perusing several websites and reading snippets on the continuing surge in gas prices, I couldn’t wrap my head around it as I read people will not change their vacation plans this year. Hmm, really? I beg to differ. I’ve already canceled some plans, had to change others...[More]
Re-Ohz opens for business in La Cygne - Mar. 9, 2022
Not long ago a new eatery opened in La Cygne offering its patrons a fresh take on an old favorite. Re-Ohz, a shop on Broadway that offers fresh made sandwiches and ice cream, has been open 13 days and is already seeing an influx of customers. “We’ve had people in from Linn Valley, from...[More]
Pleasanton basketball competes in Sub-State Tournament - Mar. 9, 2022
The Pleasanton boys’ and girls’ basketball teams competed in the 2A Sub-State Tournament this past week. The boys entered the tournament as the eight seed with a 5-13 record. They played at the one seed Erie on March 1. The Jays were no match for Erie as they were defeated 72-25. Individual...[More]
Despite final loss, Lady Buffs enjoy renewal year - Mar. 9, 2022
Hopefully, memories of the just-completed basketball season for two Prairie View Lady Buffalo seniors will not hinge on their March 1 Class 3-A sub-state opening-round 58-23 loss at Burlington. For only one of the classification’s 64 teams will end with a victory, that being the winner of this...[More]
Loss to top seed ends Lady Hawk season - Mar. 9, 2022
Facing the sub-state’s top seed Feb. 28, the Jayhawk-Linn girls’ basketball season came to an end on a 66-16 loss at Pittsburg St. Mary’s-Colgan. The Lady Jayhawks finish at 3-15 overall, 3-7 for eighth place in the Three Rivers League. In a Uniontown Class 2-A sub-state opening round...[More]
Fauna Belle Kemper 06-11-1930 to 01-24-2022 - Mar. 8, 2022
Linn County News Published March 9, 2022 Fauna Belle Kemper went to be with her Lord and Saviour on Jan. 24, 2022. She was born on June 11, 1930, and was greeted in heaven by her parents, Jesse and Louise Hobson; her stepmother, Frances Hobson; her husband, Ernest Kemper; her brother-in-law and sister,...[More]
Wesley Elmo Medlen 04-04-1936 to 03-05-2022 - Mar. 8, 2022
Linn County News Published March 9, 2022 Wesley Elmo Medlen, age 85 of La Cygne, Kan., passed away at his home on March 5, 2022. Funeral service will be at 12 p.m. Saturday, March 12, at the Rutlader Outpost Cowboy Church. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until service time. Burial will be at the Oak...[More]
John David Ross 09-27-1960 to 03-05-2022 - Mar. 8, 2022
Linn County News Published March 9, 2022 John David Ross, age 61 of Edwardsville, Kan., formerly of Pleasanton, Kan., passed away March 5, 2022. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 12, 2022, at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Visitation will be at 1...[More]
Donald Ted Mead 07-11-1944 to 03-06-2022 - Mar. 8, 2022
Linn County News Published March 9, 2022 Donald Ted Mead, age 77, Mt. Vernon, Mo., formerly of Pleasanton, Kan., passed away Sunday, March 6, 2022. He was born in Kansas City, Mo., on July 11, 1944, the son of Deward H. and Mary Louise Lock Mead. He served his country in the United States Air Force....[More]
