BULLY PULPIT - Jan. 20, 2021
Reverse everything – hypocrisy Black Lives Matter became a household word through much of the United States, and maybe the world, after last summer’s riots led by the Democratically-supported activist group. Given some of the deaths and incidents that occurred last year; that activity was...[More]
Pleasanton sidewalk project starts Tuesday - Jan. 20, 2021
The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) plans to start work on a sidewalk project at Pleasanton on Tuesday, Jan. 19, weather permitting. New sidewalks will be constructed at the following locations: *Ash Street, from 15th Street north to West 10th Street. *West 10th Street, from Ash Street...[More]
Harding reports on first week as county attorney - Jan. 20, 2021
Says his position is part-time; hires paralegal Newly elected County Attorney Burton Harding told commissioners it had been a “whirlwind first week,” and noted that with over 200 cases set for this week alone he is working on clearing up some of the load. Harding further reported...[More]
Silver Haired Legislator needed for Linn County - Jan. 20, 2021
The Silver Haired Legislature elections will be held on March 17, 2021. Linn County currently has no representative. The East Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging is seeking individuals who are age 60 and over in Linn County to run for this position. Information on the role and duty of a Silver Haired...[More]
Larry Wayne Stainbrook 11-09-1956 to 01-17-2021 - Jan. 19, 2021
Linn County News Published Jan. 20, 2021 Larry Wayne Stainbrook, age 64, Fontana, Kan., passed away Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021. He was born on Nov. 9, 1956, in Paola, Kan., the son of Robert and Wilma Rhynerson Stainbrook. He graduated from Prairie View High School in the Class of 1975. He was the...[More]
James Lemuel “Jim†Rutherford 09-14-1941 to 01-13-2021 - Jan. 19, 2021
Linn County News Published Jan. 20, 2021 James Lemuel “Jim” Rutherford, age 79, Blue Mound, Kan., passed away on Wednesday Jan. 13, 2021, at St Luke’s South Medical Center in Overland Park, Kan. He was born on Sept. 14, 1941, in Okolona, Ark., the son of Thomas and Vera Crain Rutherford....[More]
Robert Lee Stewart 10-25-1946 to 01-15-2021 - Jan. 19, 2021
Linn County News Published Jan. 20, 2021 Robert Lee Stewart, 74, a resident of Fulton, Kan., died Jan. 15, 2021. He was born Oct. 25, 1946, in Moran, Kan., to Myron Leslie Stewart and Barbara Jean (Boyd) Stewart of Xenia, Kan. Bob, or Bobby, as he was known to family and friends, grew up on...[More]
James “Jim†William Finfrock 12-30-1936 to 01-13-2021 - Jan. 19, 2021
Linn County News Published Jan. 20, 2021 James “Jim” William Finfrock, age 84, of Paola, Kan., passed away Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021, at Olathe Medical Center. Jim was born Dec. 30, 1936, at Centerville, Kan. He was the oldest of four children born to William Fredrick and Olan F....[More]
Joseph C. Donohue 08-08-1939 to 01-13-2021 - Jan. 19, 2021
Linn County News Published Jan. 20, 2021 Joe Donohue, age 81, of Greeley, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at Vintage Park, Osawatomie, Kan. Joseph C. Donohue was born on Aug. 8, 1939, on the family farm south of Greeley. Joe was the fifth of six children born to John...[More]
Judge Johnson swears in county officials - Jan. 13, 2021
Linn County District Court Judge Terri Johnson was on hand at the Jan. 11 commissioners meeting to swear in newly elected officials. County Clerk David Lamb noted that County Attorney-elect Burton Harding would not be able to attend the swearing in and would be sworn in at a later date. Lamb also noted...[More]
