County files charges on 2013 bank robbery subject - Sep. 19, 2018
A defendant who spent approximately five years in jail following conviction of robbing the Bank of Kincaid on March 6, 2013, was again charged on two counts prior to the statute of limitations including aiding and abetting attempted aggravated battery of LEO (law enforcement officer); intentional...[More]
James Souders 03-17-1938 to 09-16-2018 - Sep. 18, 2018
Linn County News Published Sept. 19, 2018 James Patrick Souders, age 80, of Centerville, Kan., passed away on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, at his home. He was born March 17, 1938, in Kansas City, Mo., the son of Harley H. and Mabel (Duffels) Souders. Jim graduated in 1955 from Rockhurst High School...[More]
Curtis Peters 12-27-1990 to 09-13-2018 - Sep. 18, 2018
Linn County News Published Sept. 19, 2018 Curtis Allen Wayne Peters, age 27, Pleasanton, Kan., died Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018. Visitation was held Tuesday evening, Sept. 18, 2018, at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel followed by a procession to Stegge Lake where...[More]
Larry D. Capehart 08-31-1939 to 09-12-2018 - Sep. 18, 2018
Linn County News Published Sept. 19, 2018 Larry D. Capehart, age 79 of La Cygne, Kan., passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018, at his home under Hospice care after a long year of battling cancer. He was born Aug. 31, 1939, to George F. and Bertha A. Capehart in La Cygne. He attended grade...[More]
Karen Kay (Stuffings) Ahlemann 12-04-1940 to 09-13-2018 - Sep. 18, 2018
Linn County News Published Sept. 19, 2018 Karen Kay (Stuffings) Ahlemann of Overland Park, Kan., passed away peacefully on Sept. 13, 2018, at the age of 77. Born in Pleasanton, Kan., she was preceded in death by her parents, Manford and Lula (Cantwell) Stuffings, and her older brother Merlyn...[More]
Buffalos grind out win against Lincoln, 26-7 - Sep. 12, 2018
The Prairie View team held their first home football game on Sept. 7 as they hosted Lincoln on a rainy evening.The rain was an immediate factor in the game as it caused multiple fumbles and balls that should have been caught, not caught by both the offense and defense. The Buffalos did not start well...[More]
Hawk win over Uniontown sets up rivalry renewal - Sep. 12, 2018
Riding ball control domination for all three of their touchdowns in the first half lifted Jayhawk-Linn to an 18-6 Three Rivers League home victory over winless Uniontown last Friday night.Now 2-0 in their opening league contests, the Jayhawks will next travel to Pleasanton Friday for a 7 p.m. kickoff....[More]
PHS wins ‘Mud Bowl,’ defeats Southeast 8-0 Defense puts together shutout win - Sep. 12, 2018
Both teams came into last Friday’s Three Rivers League matchup at Pleasanton with crisp, clean uniforms. When the game was over, no one was clean, but Pleasanton emerged with the 8-0 victory.The Lancers (1-1 TRL, 1-1 overall) won the opening toss but elected to kick the ball to the Blu-Jays. Pleasanton...[More]
Michael James McClanahan 03-09-1958 to 09-01-2018 - Sep. 12, 2018
Linn County NewsPublished Sept. 12, 2018Michael James McClanahan, age 60, passed away on Sept. 1, 2018, in Lakeland, Fla. He was born on March 9, 1958, to Kenny and Arlene McClanahan in La Cygne and graduated from Prairie View High School.Michael was a 33-year resident of Auburndale, Fla., coming from...[More]
Bully Pulpit: 9/11, 17 years later - Sep. 12, 2018
The date of 9/11 is one that I’ll never forget, but I have to admit that it slipped up on me that it was getting close. This pulpit was written on Tuesday, Sept. 11, a day that should never be forgotten.While getting ready for the day, I watched the morning news, and they ran a piece on a new 9/11...[More]