William Olen “Bill†Cantrell 11-10-1939 to 09-21-2017 - Sep. 26, 2017
Linn County NewsPublished Sept. 27, 2017William Olen “Bill” Cantrell, age 77, of Blue Mound, Kan., passed away on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017, at the Olathe Medical Center. Bill was born Nov. 10, 1939, in Wister, Okla., to John William and Louellen (Hopkins) Cantrell. Bill enjoyed keeping...[More]
La Cygne to seek bids for sewer CCTV scope - Sep. 26, 2017
La Cygne will seek requests for proposals (RFPs) to scope their city’s wastewater system lines.The 4-0 vote last Wednesday, Sept. 20, with Jake Fleming absent, came after hearing an updated closed caption television (CCTV) price range and receiving assurances that the city is not obliged to accept...[More]
Pleasanton football dominates Marais des Cygnes Valley - Sep. 20, 2017
The Pleasanton football team was back in action this past week as they hosted Marais des Cygnes Valley (MDCV) on Sept. 15.The Blu-Jays lost their season opener to St. Paul and then did not have a game on Sept. 8. The Blu-Jays’ second game started well as Kaden McKee took the opening kickoff...[More]
2nd-half offensive stall spells 1st Buffalo loss - Sep. 20, 2017
Despite Burlington scoring a touchdown 14 seconds before halftime, prospects appeared bright for Prairie View last Friday.The hosts, however, maintained that pre-halftime momentum shift, scoring two second-half touchdowns while holding Prairie View scoreless, to claim a 40-26 Pioneer League win over...[More]
Jayhawk volleyball has tough tournament at Erie - Sep. 20, 2017
The Jayhawk volleyball team traveled to Erie on Sept. 16 to compete in the Erie Invitational.It was a tough tournament with good opponents and the Hawks went 0-4 in the tournament.“We struggled at Erie, however we were outmatched by much bigger schools. I hate losing, but knowing that we are playing...[More]
Heir mystery clouds Parker house condemnation - Sep. 20, 2017
Any official action to proceed with inspection reports on a house condemnation candidate in Parker was tabled at last Thursday’s monthly City Council meeting.Records indicate that the owners of a structure located south of the Center Street railroad crossing are deceased, as is the known heir.Myrtle...[More]
Teters enters guilty plea - Sep. 20, 2017
MOUND CITY – (Sept. 15, 2017) – A La Cygne man was convicted Thursday, Sept. 14, of aggravated assault and battery of a law enforcement officer, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt said.John Edward Teters, 55, pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and one...[More]
Commission awards communications tower bid - Sep. 20, 2017
Linn County Commissioners Monday awarded a bid for a radio communications tower.By a unanimous vote, Hayden Tower Service, Topeka, will erect the 250-foot structure at a base price of $216,500.Chris Martin, county information technology (IT) director, recommended the Hayden services bid despite...[More]
Update: USD 344 schools get new look with remodel - Sep. 20, 2017
A few facts...• Up to 80 workers each day. There are 18 contractors under Nabholz continuing work on the school. The work during the day is done primarily outside while any work that is done on the inside is limited to areas where students will not be or from 3 p.m.-11 p.m.• The only impact...[More]
Beginner beekeeping class offered in Garnett - Sep. 20, 2017
A beginner beekeeping class hosted by the Golden Prairie Beekeeping Club is set for Nov. 4-5 in Garnett at Community Building No. 1 at the fairgrounds.Featured speakers for the event are Steve and Becky Tipton, Chad Gilliland, Todd Preator and Jon Chitwood.The Tiptons will speak on Saturday, Nov. 4,...[More]
