John Patrick Tillisch 03-17-1940 to 10-21-2018 - Oct. 30, 2018
Linn County News Published Oct. 31, 2018 John Patrick Tillisch, age 78, Prescott, Kan., passed away on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018, at his home. He was born on March 17, 1940, in Kansas City, Kan., the son of Robert and Elizabeth (Roop) Tillisch. He worked for TWA, but was truly a farmer at heart....[More]
Pleasanton volleyball hosts 2-A Sub-State volleyball - Oct. 24, 2018
The Pleasanton volleyball team hosted a 2-A Sub-State volleyball tournament on Oct. 20. The Lady Jays were the four seed in the tournament with a 15-21 record and first played the five-seed Heritage Christian Academy with a 12-18 record. Unfortunately, the girls did not play their best volleyball...[More]
Prairie View football stays undefeated in district play by defeating Iola - Oct. 24, 2018
It was Senior-Parent night on Oct. 19 as the Prairie View football team hosted league and district foe Iola. The Buffalos, win or lose, were district champions. But it is always better to receive a trophy on a win. That is exactly what the Buffalos did as they remained undefeated in district...[More]
Barn Antiques Holiday Sale, Food Drive set for Nov. 10 - Oct. 24, 2018
The Sixth Annual Barn Antiques Holiday Sale and Food Drive is set for Nov. 10 at the Ernie Price Annex on West 13th Street in Pleasanton. The event will run from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and will include 20-plus vendors. “Last year we helped provide Thanksgiving dinner and food supplies...[More]
La Cygne awards water plant upgrade construction - Oct. 24, 2018
Low bid will allow further renovations A Wichita company has won the bid for improvements and electrical upgrades to La Cygne’s water treatment plant. At the council’s regular meeting last Wednesday, Oct. 17, Shelly Electric, Inc., won unanimous approval over Encompass IDBO,...[More]
Be diligent - Oct. 24, 2018
Election time is almost upon us – and with it, the amount of BS has blossomed into the heartiest weed known to mankind. Advertising stating one person is a liar and a thief, the other person isn’t to be trusted – I have officially entered into the blackout zone where television...[More]
Plan B – Move forward with scaled back law enforcement center, but with property taxes - Oct. 24, 2018
Commissioners discuss questions on possible Plan B if sales tax plan loses Following a well-attended Linnville Night Out Against Crime meeting last Friday, Oct. 19, the County Commissioners were asked what would happen if the ballot question proposing a 1-cent sales tax to support a...[More]
Linn County Senior Resource Fair Friday, Oct. 26 - Oct. 24, 2018
The Linn County Senior Resource Fair Planning Committee is pleased to announce the location, date and details of the Linn County Senior Resource Fair for 2018. It will be held from 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26, at the First Baptist Church in Mound City, 8424 Paine Road. Registration...[More]
Spencer Ross Burris Jr. 06-27-1944 to 10-15-2018 - Oct. 23, 2018
Linn County News Published Oct. 24, 2018 Spencer Ross Burris Jr., 74, Blue Mound, Kan., passed away on Monday, Oct. 15, 2018, at his home. He was born on June 27, 1944, the son of Spencer Ross and Alta Self Burris. He graduated from Shawnee Mission East High School and received a Bachelor’s...[More]
Phyllis Ann Tillotson 12-22-1941 to 10-09-2018 - Oct. 23, 2018
Linn County News Published Oct. 24, 2018 Phyllis Ann (Kester) Tillotson, age 76, of Sugar Valley Lakes near Mound City, Kan., passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018, at her home after a courageous battle with lung cancer. She was born on Dec. 22, 1941, at Laramie, Wyo., the daughter of Adelbert...[More]
