The Well Armed Woman chapter organizing in Linn County - Nov. 21, 2018
What do you get the woman who has everything? Think about a membership to the new Southeast Kansas, The Well Armed Woman (TWAW) organizing in Linn County. The first meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, at the Pleasanton Housing Authority Community Center at 902 Palm St....[More]
Probable cause affidavits released on Carr case - Nov. 21, 2018
Following the approval of District Judge Steven Montgomery to release the probable cause affidavits to the press Nov. 6, those documents have been copied in full. The redacted area of names has been filled in to the best of our ability with either victim or witness, in one paragraph we...[More]
Huggins enters guilty plea - Nov. 21, 2018
Sentencing set for Jan. 23 David Huggins appeared in Linn County District Court on Monday morning, Nov. 19, to enter a plea agreement. Defense attorney W. Scott Toth told the court he had drafted the plea, and District Judge Terri Johnson asked special prosecutor Jerry Merrill...[More]
Clover Run 5K held Nov. 3 - Nov. 14, 2018
Submitted by Kay Voorhees Miami County 4-H Foundation On a breezy, cool fall morning, 80 runners/walkers, supported by more than 30 volunteers and 42 sponsors, started the sixth Miami County 4-H Foundation Clover Run 5K at 9 a.m. Nov. 3 at Wallace Park in Paola. A Kid’s Run, biscuits...[More]
8 Buffalos make Pioneer’s All League football team - Nov. 14, 2018
The Pioneer League’s All League selections have come out, and the league champion Buffalos have eight players between the first and second teams. The first team offense features three Buffalos, running back Hunter Boone, tight end Mason Walker and offensive linemen Sam Chambers...[More]
2018 All County high school volleyball team - Nov. 14, 2018
Volleyball season has concluded for our county high schools, and it is once again time for the Linn County News’ All County high school volleyball team. As always, selecting these teams is tough as there were plenty of players that were productive on their teams to choose. However,...[More]
Ball participates in SCC Honor Flight - Nov. 14, 2018
On Nov. 8 and 9 Connie Ball of rural Blue Mound had the privilege of traveling to Washington, D.C., with the SCC Honor Flight program to visit the war memorials. This was the 15th Honor Flight put together by the Southern Coffey County (SCC) High School. “I’ve been...[More]
Collecting toys, food for Concern - Nov. 14, 2018
A collection of toys and canned goods is being held for Concern to distribute to local Mound City families in need. Items being donated can be dropped off now through Nov. 30 at Jayhawk Elementary School or Jayhawk-Linn High School. ...[More]
Wanted: Slogan ideas for Linn County brochure - Nov. 14, 2018
Linn County Economic Development Director Jessica Hightower is in the process of updating the Linn County brochure that will be placed in many high-traffic areas in the region. The brochure highlights many activities and things that draw people to the county, and it needs a new slogan. The...[More]
Parker leaders double Christmas toy donation - Nov. 14, 2018
The city of Parker’s annual contribution toward toys for a December community celebration has doubled. In action at last Thursday’s 15-minute monthly meeting, Parker’s City Council approved $400 to Crystal Riggs for gifts to children attending the annual Santa Comes to Parker,...[More]