The Spirit of Opportunity - Dec. 20, 2017
The Spirit of “O” or “Opportunity” is a long-standing Christmas tradition at Prairie View High School (PVHS). This event was started by a staff member at PVHS 14 years ago for students that are a part of the Level 4 and 5 programs. Tools, toys, games, movies and various other...[More]
Linn Valley fire chief charged with misuse of public funds - Dec. 20, 2017
Following a phone call from a Linn Valley citizen to Police Chief Corey Murrison concerning the use of a city credit card for personal reasons, an investigation was launched resulting in the arrest of Linn Valley Fire Chief Dan Smith Thursday, Nov. 30, by the Linn County Sheriff’s Department. He...[More]
Court grants trial delay for Krell cases - Dec. 20, 2017
A local district court judge has granted a continuance for jury trials involving a former Prairie View High teacher/coach.In Linn County District Court, Judge Terri L. Johnson, 6th Kansas Judicial District, set a status conference check at 11 a.m. Jan. 22 for Keaton Krell, who has pleaded not guilty...[More]
Roy A. Stroup 11-23-1923 to 12-12-2017 - Dec. 19, 2017
Linn County NewsPublished Dec. 20, 2017Roy A. Stroup, age 94, Fontana, Kan., passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017, at Aberdeen Village in Olathe, Kan. He was born on Nov. 23, 1923, at Cadmus, Kan., the son of Cornelius Vaughn and Iva Pearl McMichael Stroup. He graduated from Parker High School. Roy...[More]
Clifford McKee 04-03-1986 to 12-12-2017 - Dec. 19, 2017
Linn County NewsPublished Dec. 20, 2017Clifford McKee, age 31, Iola, Kan., passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Mo. He was born to Tina McKee on April 3, 1986, at Joplin, Mo. He was currently employed at Tina’s Place working in several capacities. Cliff...[More]
Lady Hawks win Linn County tournament, Lady Jays and Lady Buffs 2nd and 3rd respectively - Dec. 13, 2017
Jayhawk-Linn hosted the Linn County basketball tournament this past week, and the Lady Hawks came out as the champions for the first time in many years. Only Jayhawk, Pleasanton and Prairie View were part of the tournament this year as usual tournament participant Drexel decided to opt out of the tournament. The...[More]
First deer for first-time hunter - Dec. 13, 2017
Hunting is a sport that only hunters can appreciate, and Chris Shillito, Linn County resident and Shalom Ministries pastor, is now a christened hunter – shooting a 12-point buck his first time out Thursday, Nov. 30. Shillito said, “I went turkey hunting in the spring. This was my first time...[More]
Prairie View boys’ basketball wins seventh straight Linn County tournament, Hawks and Jays place second and third - Dec. 13, 2017
Jayhawk-Linn hosted the Linn County basketball tournament this past week and with Drexel not being in the tournament this year Jayhawk, Prairie View and Pleasanton would battle it out to see who brought home the Linn County Tournament trophy that Prairie View had for the past six years. This was a good...[More]
Portmann joins Pleasanton council earlier than slated - Dec. 13, 2017
Aaron Portmann was elected to the Pleasanton City Council in the November general election and was slated to take over a seat on the council come January 2018. However, with a vacant seat left with the resignation of former council member Tristian Wurtz-Smith due to her moving, the council opted to...[More]
Pecans bring happiness, comfort - Dec. 13, 2017
Fred Laudan moved into the Prescott Country View Nursing Home in June 2017 from his rural Pleasanton home and has since made quite a name for himself there – all due to his love of pecans. “I love my pecans, I love picking them up, sorting and cracking them, and when the season started I...[More]
