Bullying: The four types, what they involve - Feb. 24, 2021
There are four basic and distinct types of bullying: physical, verbal, social and reactive. Physical bullying can involve hitting, kicking, pinching or pushing. It can also manifest as tripping, spitting or making rude hand gestures or otherwise attacking others and can sometimes go as far as to be...[More]
White advances to State for the Jayhawks - Feb. 24, 2021
The Jayhawk wrestling team traveled to 3-1A Sub-State competition at Marion on Feb. 20. The Hawks took four wrestlers to the competition and Corbin White was the lone Jayhawk to advance to the State tournament in Hays. As a team Jayhawk tied for 15th with Uniontown with 24.5 team points....[More]
Pleasanton girls defeat Southeast while boys fall - Feb. 24, 2021
The Pleasanton basketball teams traveled to Southeast Cherokee on Feb. 19 for a Three Rivers League contest against the Lancers. The girls continued to play well and won another league game as they defeated Southeast 43-21. Emma Sabine led the Lady Jays with 12 points, four rebounds and two...[More]
Ruth Jean Rhynerson 10-08-1924 to 02-19-2021 - Feb. 23, 2021
Linn County News Published Feb. 24, 2021 Ruth Jean Rhynerson, age 96, La Cygne, Kan., passed away Friday, Feb. 19, 2021. She was born on Oct. 8, 1924, in Mound City, Kan., the daughter of Walter “Buck” and Ida Simmons Smith. She graduated from Mound City High School in the Class of 1943....[More]
Danny Matthew Bryant 01-23-1969 to 02-09-2021 - Feb. 23, 2021
Linn County News Published Feb. 24, 2021 Danny Matthew Bryant, age 52, born in Harrisonville, Mo., peacefully passed away at his home on Feb. 9, 2021. Danny leaves behind his parents, Judy Ridge (David) of Mound City, Kan., and Denzil Bryant (Penny, preceded) of Clinton, Mo.; two furbabies, Molly and...[More]
Lester H. Wurtz 12-06-1929 to 02-19-2021 - Feb. 23, 2021
Linn County News Published Feb. 24, 2021 Lester H. Wurtz, Nampa, Idaho, passed away Feb. 19, 2021, at the Veterans Administration Hospital. He married Gloria Victor Wurtz; she passed many years ago. Lester was born Dec. 6, 1929, at Mound City, Kan., the son of Benjamin and Viola Brant Wurtz of Pleasanton,...[More]
SPECIAL: Boil Water Advisory Issued for Linn County Rural Water District No. 1, Linn County. - Feb. 22, 2021
TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for Linn County Rural Water District No. 1, located in Linn County. This advisory is not related to Covid-19. Customers should observe the following...[More]
SPECIAL: Boil Water Advisory Issued for City of Pleasanton, Linn County - Feb. 18, 2021
TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for City of Pleasanton public water supply system, located in Linn County. This advisory is not related to Covid-19. Customers should observe the following precautions until further...[More]
SPECIAL: Commissioners declare state of disaster emergency - Feb. 17, 2021
During the meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 17, the Linn County Commissioners voted to pass Resolution 2021-09, declaring a state of natural disaster and emergency due to the extreme temperatures and weather conditions. The resolution states that certain conditions have created obstructions...[More]
SPECIAL: La Cygne restaurants are closed today because of gas crisis - Feb. 17, 2021
Drop you thermostats - Residential $40 gas bills could go to $1,000 La Cygne restaurants are among the local businesses closed at least for today (Feb. 17) to heed a natural-gas conservation request issued from a special city council meeting yesterday (Feb. 16), the request's intent...[More]
