Linn Valley Lake Shop making plans for future - Feb. 6, 2019
Mark Hough opened the Linn Valley Lake Shop in December and says the business is going well, and he has plans for the future. “I had looked at the store and played with the idea of buying it once it was for sale,” said Mark. “It became available, and I took the opportunity...[More]
Two arrested in Fort Scott on drug-related charges - Feb. 6, 2019
The Fort Scott Police Department arrested two individuals in the early morning hours of Jan. 24. Cassi M. Farmer, age 39, and Jerry M. Wright were arrested at 12:18 a.m., and charges listed on the arrest summary are as follows. Farmer, Case 2019-CR-000088: – Distribute certain...[More]
Ascension Via Christi to take over Fort Scott emergency room services - Feb. 6, 2019
CHC taking on convenient care facility On Monday, Jan. 28, it was announced that Ascension Via Christi of Pittsburg has an agreement to lease approximately 16,000 square feet of clinical space in the former Mercy Hospital Fort Scott, taking over the emergency room and outpatient services,...[More]
Pleasanton council does walk-through at former Cox Motor building - Feb. 6, 2019
The Pleasanton City Council gathered at the former Cox Motor Co. building for the last portion of their meeting on Monday, Feb. 4, for a walk-through to discuss possible space usage. Once gathered in what was the showroom, City Administrator Erica Kern noted that her thoughts were to build up...[More]
Bully Pulpit - History - Feb. 6, 2019
History can be a two-edged sword; we can learn from it to keep from making the same errors as before, whether ours or others, or it can haunt us with deeds from our own pasts. With the upswing of social justice and the eradication of past racial injustices, taking down Civil War statues, etc.,...[More]
Weather turns wintry again, advisories issued - Feb. 5, 2019
Linn County Emergency Management Coordinator Doug Barlet issued a notification on Tuesday, Feb. 5, regarding winter weather conditions for the remainder of the week. According to the notice, the NWS is expecting freezing drizzle/rain to continue today into Wednesday with less than a 10th...[More]
Shirley Mae Allen 01-08-1947 to 02-03-2019 - Feb. 5, 2019
Linn County News Published Feb. 6, 2019 Shirley Mae Allen, age 72, a resident of Pleasanton, Kan., passed away Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Mo. She was born Jan. 8, 1947, in Humboldt, Kan., the daughter of Claude Pollett and Dorothy Heimburg Pollett. Shirley...[More]
Rick Laverack 12-09-1951 to 01-24-2019 - Feb. 4, 2019
Linn County News Published Feb. 6, 2019 Rick Laverack, age 67, La Cygne, Kan., passed away on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019, at his home. A gathering to celebrate Rick's life will be held at a later date. Contributions are suggested to Grady's Kids or Library District #2, c/o Schneider...[More]
Elmer Jack Adamson 12-19-1942 to 02-01-2019 - Feb. 4, 2019
Linn County News Published Feb. 6, 2019 Elmer Jack Adamson, age 76, resident of Fort Scott, Kan., died Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, at St. Francis Hospital, Wichita, Kan. Jack was born Dec. 19, 1942, in Fort Scott, the son of Paul King Adamson Sr. and Edna Ellen Deeds Adamson. He graduated...[More]
Lady ‘Jays continue non-league winning streak - Jan. 30, 2019
By solving their opponent’s man-to-man defense at Prairie Village Friday night, Pleasanton’s girls reeled off an eighth consecutive non-league win, defeating Kansas City Christian, 50-15. The Lady Blu-Jays will be back to Three Rivers League play Friday night, with Altoona-Midway...[More]