Prairie View’s Allen medals at State cross country - Nov. 6, 2019
Prairie View senior Brooke Allen made her fourth consecutive State Cross Country Meet as she competed at the 3A State Cross Country Meet at Rim Rock Farm in Lawrence on Nov. 2. “I had a lot of confidence in Brooke going into the State Meet. It was her fourth appearance...[More]
Dawson medals at State Meet for Hawks - Nov. 6, 2019
The Jayhawk cross country team traveled to Wamego on Nov. 2 to compete in the 2A State Cross Country Meet. The Hawks did well at their regional and qualified the entire girls’ team and Gavin Rhodes for the State Meet. Jayhawk continued to perform well at State as...[More]
Mound City discusses new floodplain plan - Nov. 6, 2019
As the City Council of Mound City waited for a quorum at their Monday meeting, they passed around a floodplain map just produced by the state of Kansas that enlarged the floodplain in and around the city. Discussion ensued about the last time floodwater hit certain areas...[More]
Barn Antiques to host 7th annual holiday sale and food drive - Nov. 6, 2019
Barn Antiques will be hosting their seventh annual Holiday Sale and Food Drive event (Feeding Families for Thanksgiving) from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, in the Ernie Price Annex at 309 W. 13th St. in Pleasanton. “We are excited for all that’s happening this year!” said...[More]
Bully Pullpit - All or none? - Nov. 6, 2019
Being a hot and cold runner, mostly cold lately, I understand what it takes to get up in the morning and don my clothes to run a few miles. The morning, to me, is the best part of the day, and the only time I can wrangle from my schedule to do a bit of a workout. So, with that said, I somewhat...[More]
USD 362 board seeks further capital projects research - Nov. 6, 2019
Bollinger lists high school upgrades as first priority The Unified School District 362 board of education will await a report at this Monday’s 7 p.m. monthly meeting after directing its superintendent to compile additional information on possible future projects for the...[More]
Continued wet 2019 affects fall harvest progress, yields - Nov. 6, 2019
This wet year continuing into the autumn has created challenges for the fall crop harvest. “We’re not through harvest yet,” Brian Lueker, county executive director for the federal Farm Service Agency (FSA), said. “We’re doing the best that we can.” After...[More]
Frances Marie Pruitt 08-29-1936 to 11-04-2019 - Nov. 5, 2019
Frances Marie Pruitt 08-29-1936 to 11-04-2019 Linn County News Published Nov. 6, 2019 Frances Marie Pruitt, age 83, a resident of Fort Scott, passed away Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, at her home. She was born Aug. 29, 1936, in Fulton, Kan., the daughter of James Henry White and Beulah...[More]
Tabatha Elaine Brown 07-29-1979 to 10-27-2019 - Nov. 5, 2019
Tabatha Elaine Brown 07-29-1979 to 10-27-2019 Linn County News Published Nov. 6, 2019 Tabatha Elaine Brown, age 40, Fort Scott, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019. Memorial service was held Friday, Nov. 1, 2019, at the All Faith Church, Mulberry. Contributions are suggested...[More]
Perle David Patrick Sr. 07-13-1938 to 11-02-2019 - Nov. 4, 2019
Perle David Patrick Sr. 07-13-1938 to 11-02-2019 Linn County News Published Nov. 6, 2019 Perle David Patrick Sr., age 81, Parker, Kan., went to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ, at his home Nov. 2, 2019. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019, at the Schneider...[More]