Memorials around the county honor veterans and fallen soldiers - May. 22, 2019
There are several memorials honoring veterans and wars from many eras all around our county. The oldest memorial in the county is situated within the Marais des Cygnes Massacre Memorial Park, located north and east of Trading Post. The memorial originally was a marker at the...[More]
La Cygne Sesquicentennial is this weekend! - May. 22, 2019
Organizers have spent the last 18 months planning a four-day festival to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the city of La Cygne. The La Cygne Historical Society took the lead and began gathering volunteers to help plan out the event. A decision was made to take already existing community...[More]
Bobby J. Wurtz 02-01-1936 to 05-14-2019 - May. 21, 2019
Linn County News Published May 22, 2019 Bobby J. Wurtz was born Feb. 1, 1936, and passed away in Tampa, Fla., on May 14, 2019, with his loving wife of 63 years, Coleta Wurtz, by his side. He was preceded in death by his son, Roger Wurtz. He is survived by his wife, Coleta Wurtz; son Robert...[More]
Bobby J. Wurtz 02-01-1936 to 05-14-2019 - May. 21, 2019
Linn County News Published May 22, 2019 Bobby J. Wurtz was born Feb. 1, 1936, and passed away in Tampa, Fla., on May 14, 2019, with his loving wife of 63 years, Coleta Wurtz, by his side. He was preceded in death by his son, Roger Wurtz. He is survived by his wife, Coleta Wurtz; son...[More]
Ferne L. McRae 04-23-1929 to 05-13-2019 - May. 20, 2019
Linn County News Published May 22, 2019 Ferne L. McRae, age 90, of Oak Creek, Wis., formerly of La Cygne, Kan., passed away on Monday, May 13, 2019, in Wauwatosa, Wis. She was born on April 23, 1929, in La Cygne, the daughter of Jesse William and Carie Louise Marmon Hobson. She was united...[More]
Linn County Weather Conditions - May. 20, 2019
The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center is expecting an outbreak of tornadoes and severe thunderstorms over parts of the southern Plains this afternoon and tonight. The risk by area is highlighted by each color on the map. Most of southeast Kansas is currently in the slight risk area;...[More]
Russell LeRoy Ginger 05-25-1943 to 05-14-2019 - May. 20, 2019
Linn County News Published May 22, 2019 Russell LeRoy Ginger, age 75, of Linn Valley, Kan., passed away at his home on Tuesday, May 14, 2019. Funeral service was Saturday, May 18, 2019, at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, La Cygne Chapel. The family suggests contributions...[More]
William “Bill” Fredrick Gilbert Jr. 02-02-1941 to 05-14-2019 - May. 20, 2019
Linn County News Published May 22, 2019 William "Bill" Fredrick Gilbert Jr., age 78, Pleasanton, Kan., passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at his Pleasanton home. Graveside service was Friday, May 17, 2019, at the Pleasanton Cemetery. Contributions are suggested to the William Gilbert...[More]
Pleasanton track places in the top three in league track at Yates Center - May. 15, 2019
The Pleasanton track teams traveled to Yates Center on May 9 to compete in the Three Rivers League track meet. “We had a good day. The boys placed second with 90 points and the girls placed third with 64 points,” Head Coach Dan Saulsberry said. Northeast...[More]
Jayhawk golf places second at regional, heads to State Tournament - May. 15, 2019
The Jayhawk golf team will once again head to the State Tournament after the team finished second at their 2-A regional at Fort Scott hosted by Uniontown. The tournament took place on May 13 and the top three teams along with top individual golfers get to go to state. The Hawks...[More]
