Local photographer receives honor - Jan. 30, 2019
Recently Naomi Read, native of the Mound City area, and local photographer, was named as one of the Unraveled Academy’s Artist of the Year. Unraveled Academy is an online photography school offering interactive courses for students all over the world. Their curriculum is designed to allow...[More]
Local photographer receives honor - Jan. 30, 2019
Recently Naomi Read, native of the Mound City area, and local photographer, was named as one of the Unraveled Academy’s Artist of the Year. Unraveled Academy is an online photography school offering interactive courses for students all over the world. Their curriculum is designed to allow...[More]
Auxiliary issues call for Rosies - Jan. 30, 2019
Linn County native a Rosie The United States was plunged into World War II on Dec. 7, 1941, when the Japanese Imperial Navy bombed Pearl Harbor. Thousands of Kansas patriots were among the millions who left their civilian jobs and joined the military in response to a presidential call...[More]
Pleasanton adopts tax incentive program - Jan. 30, 2019
During the regular session of the Pleasanton City Council meeting held on Jan. 22, the council opted to approve Ordinance 2029 adopting a tax incentive program for new businesses locating within the city. Parameters for the program are that the person who owns the business must own the building....[More]
Bully Pulpit - New York chooses murder - Jan. 30, 2019
Last week, when I started reading posts on Facebook about legislators in the state of New York voting to allow abortion up to the due date of the baby, I thought that must be fake news and went on. Not long after that, I actually saw a news story on it – I have to say that my heart hurts. I...[More]
Carr pleads guilty - Jan. 30, 2019
With oral motions scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 24, state’s attorney Gerald Merrill prosecuting Case 18CR144 met in Linn County District Court with attorney Burton Harding representing John Carr. Following opening remarks from District Judge Steven Montgomery, he commented that the matter...[More]
County estimated to save $8.6 million on new law enforcement center financing - Jan. 30, 2019
County moves from USDA to open market financing Following the Federal Reserve holding off on raising interest rates, Linn County made decisions to use different financing than originally planned – looking to save taxpayers approximately $8.6 million in interest...[More]
Art Terry 04-03-1947 to 01-28-2019 - Jan. 29, 2019
Linn County News Published Jan. 30, 2019Art Terry, age 71, Prescott, Kan., passed away on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019, at his home. Funeral service 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 1, 2019 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. Burial in the Fort Scott National Cemetery. Visitation...[More]
Sam Griffin Jr. 01-16-2019 - Jan. 29, 2019
Linn County News Published Jan. 30, 2019 Sam Griffin, Jr., age 62, Linn Valley, Kan., passed away Jan. 16, 2019. He previously resided in Olathe, Kan., for most of his adult life. He was the son of the late Sam Sr. and Ruth Griffin. He is survived by his wife Christine Griffin, Linn...[More]
Juanita May Haverfield 11-21-1936 to 01-27-2019 - Jan. 29, 2019
Linn County News Published Jan. 30, 2019 Juanita May Haverfield, age 82, La Cygne, Kan., passed away on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019, at The University of Kansas Hospital. A private graveside service will be held at the New Lancaster Cemetery. Contributions are suggested to Juanita's Memorial Bench...[More]
