Last of Fairview School and other memories - Sep. 13, 2017
The Fairview School was located about five miles southeast of Pleasanton. Merna Livingston was the teacher.The school was heated by a coal stove sitting in the middle of the room. The desks were double desks, which could seat two students. Water was from cistern and there was a pitcher pump in a sink...[More]
Mapleton church to celebrate 100 years - Sep. 13, 2017
On July 16, 1911, a group of Saints met in a hall in Mapleton for the purpose of organizing a church. The following resolution was adopted: “That we proceed to organize a branch to be known as the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.”The group met in the hall for several...[More]
Parker Days ‘Gone Fishing’ this weekend - Sep. 13, 2017
“Gone Fishing” is the theme for this weekend’s annual Parker Days festivities, with most events occurring at Heritage Park.The activities begin Friday with the kids’ fishing derby from 4-6 p.m. at the Parker city lake. Registration for the derby begins at 3:30 p.m.At 6 p.m. the...[More]
Seamless start for PES first day - Sep. 13, 2017
Pleasanton Elementary Principal Dave Thomas gave a report to the USD 344 Board of Education on Monday, Sept. 12, on the start of school for his side of the building.He noted that the transfer from construction to move-in day to the first day of school was nearly seamless.“I cannot give my teachers...[More]
Flooded Miami County Fairgrounds under restoration - Sep. 13, 2017
When situations turn disastrous, it’s the strength of the community that keeps hope alive. The torrential rain from the Aug. 22 storm brought flash flooding to the Miami County Fairgrounds in Paola. Reported rainfall in surrounding cities ranged from 10-12 inches. The sudden rising water led to...[More]
Mural protection petition yields no binding USD 362 action - Sep. 13, 2017
A petition aimed at protecting a Prairie View High gymnasium mural yielded no binding action at Monday’s monthly Unified School District 362 board of education meeting.The mural, painted in 1994 by the late Grady Elder, art teacher and wrestling coach, became a topic of Facebook posts during the...[More]
William Thomas Sheehy 08-27-1939 to 09-09-2017 - Sep. 12, 2017
Linn County NewsPublished Sept. 13, 2017William Thomas Sheehy was born Aug. 27, 1939, in Fort Scott, Kan., to Joseph Andrew and Elizabeth Ellen (Keating) Sheehy. He passed away Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, at the Prescott Country View Nursing Home at the age of 78 years. William was employed at K.C. Nut...[More]
Virginia Lee Murphy Maples 06-29-1947 to 09-05-2017 - Sep. 12, 2017
Linn County NewsPublished Sept. 13, 2017Virginia Lee Murphy Maples, age 70, Mound City, Kan., passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017. She was born on June 29, 1947, at Salina, Kan., the daughter of Wallace Dale and Margaret Helen Alt Murphy. She graduated from Mound City High School in the Class of 1965....[More]
Stanley “Buck” Allan Morgan 01-15-1954 to 09-10-2017 - Sep. 12, 2017
Linn County NewsPublished Sept. 13, 2017Stanley “Buck” Allan Morgan, age 63 of La Cygne, Kan., died Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, at Saint Luke’s South Hospital in Overland Park, Kan. He was born Jan. 15, 1954.There was cremation. No services are planned at this time.Memorials are to: Stanley...[More]
Carol Jean Anderson 11-26-1938 to 09-04-2017 - Sep. 12, 2017
Linn County NewsPublished Sept. 13, 2017Carol Jean Anderson, age 78, formerly of Mound City, Kan., passed away on Monday, Sept. 4, 2017. She was born on Nov. 26, 1938, in Kansas City, Kan., the daughter of Adrian and Josephine Lamphear Loomis. She worked at Bethany Medical Center in food service and...[More]
