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]
A day to remember: Lady Buff seniors help sweep Oz in home finale - May. 15, 2019
For the four Prairie View softball seniors, the memories will be sweet of their final home appearance, a doubleheader sweep of rival Osawatomie by 9-4 and 12-10 margins. For Kenna Walker, the lingering memory might be recording the pitching win in the opener and a save...[More]
La Cygne Barn Quilt Collage dedication May 24 - May. 15, 2019
It’s almost time to unveil the La Cygne Barn Quilt Collage as we celebrate our 150th birthday on Memorial Day Weekend. The festivities will begin at 5 p.m. Friday, May 24, at Thayer Park in downtown La Cygne with the dedication of the 12- by 16-foot wooden barn quilt. Everyone...[More]
Descendant of soldier at Battle of Mine Creek gives presentation on-site - May. 15, 2019
On Wednesday, May 8, Jim Barnes traveled from Ash Grove, Mo., to the Mine Creek Battlefield State Historic Site just outside of Pleasanton to give a presentation to a group of students visiting from Woodson USD 366 in Yates Center. Barnes’ presentation, to the group of...[More]
Council denies Willard request for assistance with utilities - May. 15, 2019
After a lengthy back and forth at their Monday meeting, the Prescott City Council eventually denied the request of Jessy Willard to provide him a reduced rate or discount on utilities for the old nursing home building, which Willard has been trying to reopen as some type of nursing...[More]
Focus now turns to alleged FBI/DoJ coup d’etat - May. 15, 2019
The Robert Mueller Report has been released in full outside legally required redaction that would compromise sources and methods. It’s over. The Deep State and their media outlets’ temper tantrum against Attorney General Bill Barr because he feels the need...[More]
