Josephine Mary Johnson 07-13-1920 to 10-04-2016 - Oct. 6, 2016
Josephine Mary Johnson, age 96, Mound City, Kan., passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016. She was born on July 13, 1920, at Mound City, Kan., the daughter of Fred M. and Mary C. Hollis Smith. She married Thomas "Buck" Johnson on August 2, 1941. He preceded her in death on March 26, 1998. Josephine was...[More]
Pleasanton cross country has seven personal records at Central Heights - Oct. 5, 2016
The Pleasanton cross country team traveled to Central Heights on Sept. 29 to compete in the Central Heights Invitational. It was the day of the personal record as seven athletes set personal records at the meet. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn County News or check...[More]
From The Editor's Desk: Looking toward the future of Linn County eldercare - Oct. 5, 2016
Focus meetings are occurring at sites around Linn County this week to question invited sub-groups of county residents on current and future senior needs.The cross-section of respondents include senior citizens and/or their children, and health care providers.Attending the first meeting at La Cygne...[More]
Prairie View football falls to Columbus on homecoming - Oct. 5, 2016
The Prairie View football team hosted their homecoming game on Sept. 30. After the ceremony the Buffalos had their hands full with state-ranked Columbus.The game started with Columbus intercepting Prairie View quarterback Gavin Cullor giving the Titans possession at their own 40-yard line. Columbus took...[More]
Homecoming win gives Jayhawks 5-0 start - Oct. 5, 2016
Jayhawk-Linn used two second-quarter blocked punts to claim a 32-16 win over Pleasant Ridge in the ’Hawks’ 45th fall homecoming football game last Friday night.The ’Hawks’ 5-0 season start duplicates a feat last done 12 years ago. To see the full article, check out this week's...[More]
Jerry Kriley: a Linn County dance fixture - Oct. 5, 2016
If the lights are on at Mound City’s W.E. “Bunker” Hill Community Center on a Monday night, it’s a good bet that Jerry Kriley is inside. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn County News or check out the online version here. ...[More]
Big G’s closing its doors - Oct. 5, 2016
After 34 years in business, Lillie Jackson is closing up shop.Jackson has owned and operated a business at the corner of Sixth and Main since 1982 when she and her late husband Glen Jackson opened a gas station there. The pump stands to the east of the original building still standing today. To see...[More]
Aging department introduces Operation Red File - Oct. 5, 2016
Representatives of Linn County first responder units heard information about the Kansas Department of Aging’s new Operation Red File initiative Monday. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn County News or check out the online version here....[More]
ISO rating drop could lower 2017 homeowner rates - Oct. 5, 2016
Linn Valley homeowners living outside city limits but within five driving miles of the city’s fire station should expect a decrease in their homeowner’s insurance rates next year. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn County News or check out the online...[More]
Sumter hearing continued amid protest - Oct. 5, 2016
With family and friends of Baby Phoenix outside in a show of unity and protest amid rumors that a plea deal is being offered in the case, Daniel Sumter appeared in Linn County District Court for a no-go preliminary hearing on Tuesday morning, Oct. 4, on charges of aggravated battery; intentional great...[More]
