Charge upgraded to murder in the first in Butler case - Jul. 24, 2019
Bates County prosecutor Hugh C. Jenkins has filed an amended charge of murder in the first degree against Samantha L. McCoy in Bates County Circuit Court in Butler, Mo., on Monday, July 22. The amended charge is upgraded from the original complaint filed on May 2, in which McCoy...[More]
County Attorney elaborates on budget increase - Jul. 24, 2019
Says contract attorney not county employee – no benefits After asking for a $50,000 increase in his 2020 budget, County Attorney James Brun returned to the County Commissioners at their Monday meeting to further explain the request. He began by telling them that...[More]
Three injured in one-vehicle rollover on Paine Road - Jul. 24, 2019
Emergency responders, Linn County sheriff’s deputies and Jonathan Raines, Kansas Highway Patrol trooper, were called to the scene of a one-vehicle rollover accident on Paine Road near 575 Road at approximately 10 a.m. Monday, July 22. Upon arrival they found a 2003 Ford...[More]
Helen I. Baudendistel 12-28-1938 to 07-22-2019 - Jul. 23, 2019
Helen I. Baudendistel 12-28-1938 to 07-22-2019 Linn County News Published July 24, 2019 Helen I. Baudendistel, age 80, Pleasanton, Kan., passed away at her home on Monday, July 22, 2019. There will be a private family service at a later date. The family suggests contributions...[More]
Edna Maxine Swogar 06-30-1926 to 07-21-2019 - Jul. 23, 2019
Edna Maxine Swogar 06-30-1926 to 07-21-2019 Linn County News Published July 31, 2019 Edna Maxine Swogar, 93, of Pittsburg, Kan., died on Sunday, July 21, 2019, at the Comfort Care Home in Pittsburg. She was born June 30, 1926, at Colorado Springs, Colo., the daughter of Warren...[More]
James William Mayhugh 05-05-1929 to 07-19-2019 - Jul. 22, 2019
James William Mayhugh 05-05-1929 to 07-19-2019 Linn County News Published July 24, 2019 James William Mayhugh, 90, of Prescott, Kan., died early Friday, July 19, 2019, at Medicalodges in Fort Scott, Kan. J.W. was born May 5, 1929, in rural Prescott to Artie Roy and Ella Josephine (Walrod)...[More]
Sheila Diane Price 07-27-1953 to 07-18-2019 - Jul. 22, 2019
Sheila Diane Price 07-27-1953 to 07-18-2019 Linn County News Published July 24, 2019 Sheila Diane Price, 65, loving mother, grandmother and wife, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2019, at her home in La Cygne, Kan. Sheila was born in Miami, Okla., July 27, 1953, to Benjamin and...[More]
John Louis McLaughlin 08-15-1948 to 07-18-2019 - Jul. 19, 2019
John Louis McLaughlin 08-15-1929 to 07-18-2019 Linn County News Published July 24, 2019 John Louis McLaughlin, 89, of Carnegie Village in Belton, Mo., passed away peacefully on July 18, 2019. Visitation was scheduled at 1 p.m., followed by Masonic and funeral services at...[More]
Regina’s Rescue: an effort of continuing love - Jul. 17, 2019
The first time a story was published on Regina’s Rescue, the animal rescue facility was brand new and just starting their venture. Now – several years and several horses, a mule, a pig and 38 dogs later – the rescue has increased their handling ability and broadened...[More]
10U and coach pitch finish seasons with year-end tournaments - Jul. 17, 2019
The Linn County coach pitch baseball teams and 10U baseball teams finished their seasons with their year-end tournaments. The coach pitch boys’ tournament was held on July 13 and July 15 at Blue Mound. There were nine teams in the tournament with Blue Mound as...[More]
