Accident claims life of 11-year-old - May. 23, 2018
An accident, which occurred on 300 Road, just west of Kansas Highway 7, around 1:30 p.m. Sunday, claimed the life of an 11-year-old boy.According to a report filed by the Kansas Highway Patrol, a 2004 Chevy Silverado pickup truck driven by Robert Brown of Hume, Mo., was traveling westbound on 300 Road...[More]
Sheriff subpoenaed after refusing to turn over video/audio discs - May. 23, 2018
Filla has no comment on attorney hired to represent himCounty Attorney James Brun, hauling a box containing CDs from past cases and paper files of cases not filed, attended Monday’s County Commission meeting. With that, prior to speaking to the County Commissioners, Brun asked County Sheriff Paul...[More]
Becky Crowthers 04-30-1970 to 05-15-2018 - May. 22, 2018
Linn County NewsPublished May 23, 2018Becky Crowthers, age 48, Pleasanton, Kan., passed away on Tuesday, May 15, 2018, at Menorah Medical Center. She was born on April 30, 1970, at Olathe, Kan., the daughter of Billy Joe and Teresa Sajwaj Cox. She graduated from Olathe South High School. She attended...[More]
Jack Lee Dewaard 08-11-1938 to 05-16-2018 - May. 22, 2018
Linn County NewsPublished May 23, 2018Jack Lee DeWaard, 79, Blue Mound, Kan., passed Wednesday, May 16, 2018, at his home. He was born at Grand Rapids, Mich., on Aug. 11, 1938, the son of John and Marjorie Cosgrove DeWaard. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. While in the...[More]
Meghan Ashley Butler Hays 02-09-1991 to 05-15-2018 - May. 22, 2018
Linn County NewsPublished May 23, 2018Meghan Ashley Butler Hays, age 27, of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away on Tuesday, May 15, 2018. She was born at Kansas City, Kan., on Feb. 9, 1991, the daughter of Steven and Nancy Hobbs Butler. She graduated from Fort Scott High School. She was married to Jacob Hays....[More]
Kayden Blaes Samyn 07-14-2006 to 05-20-2018 - May. 22, 2018
Linn County NewsPublished May 23, 2018Kayden Blaes Samyn, age 11, Mound City, Kan., passed away on Sunday, May 20, 2018, as the result of an accident.Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 26, 2018, at the Mound City First Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Curry Cemetery. Visitation will...[More]
New Lancaster Bike Blessing Breakfast Saturday, May 19 - May. 16, 2018
The 8th Annual Bike Blessing Breakfast & Fundraiser is scheduled for Armed Forces Day Saturday, May 19, at the New Lancaster United Methodist Church at 36665 New Lancaster Rd., just three miles west of U.S. Highway 69 and 359th St. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of...[More]
People are something - May. 16, 2018
Sometimes people do things that really surprise you, and other times they stay right in the mold they were cut from. I learn something new about people all of the time, and unfortunately I get disappointed many times. Enough said. I listened to our elected state representatives and senator last...[More]
Pleasanton track hosts Three Rivers League meet - May. 16, 2018
The Pleasanton track teams hosted the Three Rivers League track meet on May 10. The Blu-Jays did well at the meet with the boys placing third with 73 points and the girls sixth with 33 points. Yates Center won for the boys with 95 points while Jayhawk was second with 94 points. Pleasanton...[More]
Prairie View golf hosts Prairie View Invitational - May. 16, 2018
The Prairie View golf team hosted the Prairie View Invitational at Deer Trace Golf Course on May 10. Teams from both the Pioneer and Frontier leagues were at the event. Burlington won the tournament with a 340 and was followed by Louisburg, 351, Anderson County, 376, Spring Hill, 376, Santa...[More]
