BULLY PULPIT: A few clarifications - Jul. 29, 2020
There are times when things need to be spelled out or clarified; this is one of them. First, not to beat a dead horse, but the stench keeps coming back to haunt Linn County; this references conversations heard that former County Attorney John Sutherland took “stuff” from the county that was...[More]
SPECIAL: Campaign finance reports released for candidates - Jul. 29, 2020
The deadline for county candidates to list income and expenses for their political campaigns was Monday, July 27. All candidates filed a report that was sent to County Clerk David Lamb except reports for Commissioners Danny McCullough, Mike Page, Commissioner candidate Charlene Sims. They filed...[More]
SPECIAL: County releases attorney-client privileged documents to public - Jul. 29, 2020
Opens county to potential litigation The story of abuse of power and county cover-up began last year when the well-known video of County Attorney James Brun commenting on the rudeness of the architect to Brun’s employees was released to the public, a video that only two people would have known...[More]
10,000 meals served to La Cygne community since COVID began - Jul. 29, 2020
Not much good can be said about the COVID-19 pandemic, but the La Cygne Library turned it into a way to reach out to the community for the good and make an impact. Librarian Janet Reynolds said that since the COVID crisis began, the library has served 10,000 meals to kids under 18 and seniors over 50. She...[More]
Kade Tecumseh Kehl 06-25-2001 to 07-19-2020 - Jul. 28, 2020
Linn County News Published July 29, 2020 Kade Tecumseh Kehl, 19, of Odessa, Mo., formerly of Baldwin City, Kan., passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Due to the Covid-19 virus, the family will host a public Celebration of Life at a later date....[More]
Marlyn Otis Sutterby 10-11-1936 to 07-27-2020 - Jul. 28, 2020
Linn County News Published July 29, 2020 Marlyn Otis Sutterby, age 83, of Mapleton, Kan., passed away Monday, July 27, 2020. Funeral services for Marlyn will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, July 31, at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory Chapel in Mound City, Kan. Visitation will be...[More]
Gary Dean Clearwater 03-07-1952 to 07-26-2020 - Jul. 28, 2020
Linn County News Published July 29, 2020 Gary Dean Clearwater, age 68, La Cygne, Kan., passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020. He was born on March 7, 1952, in Kansas City, Kan., the son of Fred and Dorothy Johnston Clearwater. He graduated from La Cygne High School in the Class...[More]
Gene Ramshur 10-14-1940 to 07-17-2020 - Jul. 24, 2020
Linn County News Published July 22, 2020 Gene Ramshur, 79, of Pleasanton, Kan., passed away Friday, July 17, 2020, at his home in Pleasanton. Cremation, with memorial services to be held 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler, Mo. A visitation will be held just...[More]
Dennis Lee Findley 04-09-1946 to 07-22-2020 - Jul. 23, 2020
Linn County News Published July 29, 2020 Dennis Lee Findley, age 74, Mound City, Kan., passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2020. He was born on April 9, 1946 in Wichita, Kan., the son of Arthur and Lillian LaRue Barham Findley. He proudly served his country in the United States...[More]
BULLY PULPIT: Sheeple - Jul. 22, 2020
Interesting term – sheeple. I first saw it associated with memes on Facebook, usually associated with individuals, crowds, etc., that follow and have no mind of their own. Often memes portray church people just following along and voicing no opposition to things that counter their beliefs. Lately,...[More]