Dig into your history - Mar. 2, 2016
A recent meeting I attended helped formulate an idea for a program I hope we can provide through the library. We learned that a branch manager of a library in a small town in Indiana received a grant to help provide a program to help young girls under age 15 get a sense of who they were. They learned...[More]
La Cygne Library Cabin Fever Reliever event held - Mar. 2, 2016
Once again, I can’t believe how many people it takes to do an event, and how many good friends the library has. We had some old friends and some new friends there tonight and we had a great time. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn County...[More]
La Cygne council awards water projects to Raytown contractor - Mar. 2, 2016
A Raytown, Mo., contracting firm will build both phases of La Cygne’s upcoming water project. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn County News or check out the online version here....[More]
Linn County commissioners will study the county’s towing policy. - Mar. 2, 2016
That consensus followed statements by John Morse of Morse’s Auto Salvage and Tow Service, Centerville, at Monday’s regular commission meeting. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn County News or check out the online version here....[More]
Silent auction and benefit dinner for Graham family March 6 - Mar. 2, 2016
In the cafeteria of La Cygne Elementary School (LES) you will find a rather large banner that reads, “Ohana means family, family means no one gets left behind or forgotten.” It is this sense of family that inspired three women to take action when a member of the LES family was hit with some...[More]
Caucuses to be held Saturday - Mar. 2, 2016
Saturday, March 5, Bourbon and Linn County Republicans will meet in the 4-H building at the Linn County Fairgrounds in Mound City to caucus. The event will begin at 10 a.m. Democrats from the 12th Senate district will gather at Jayhawk Elementary School, Mound City. Voters may register from 1–3...[More]
Thelma Irene “Jo” Orton 09-22-1928 to 02-18-2016 - Feb. 24, 2016
Thelma Irene “Jo” Orton, age 87, of Humboldt, Kan., passed away Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016, in Chanute, Kan. Thelma was born on Sept. 22, 1928, in Mound City, Kan., the daughter of Russell and Beulah Rose (Bowman) Krull. On Nov. 9, 1947, Thelma married Dale A. Orton in Fort Scott, Kan. Dale...[More]
Thomas William Johnson 01-09-1944 to 02-16-2016 - Feb. 24, 2016
Thomas William Johnson, age 72, of La Cygne, Kan., died Feb. 16, 2016, at his home. Thomas was born Jan. 9, 1944, in Paola, Kan. He is the younger of two children born to Kenneth Edward and Earlena (Cox) Johnson. His family moved to California after he was born and Thomas went to grade school in California...[More]
David Gordon Sweat 04-03-1975 to 02-17-2016 - Feb. 24, 2016
David Gordon Sweat, age 40, Pleasanton, Kan., passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016, at the Overland Park Regional Medical Center. He was born on April 3, 1975, at Kansas City, Kan., the son of Frank Crowder and Rebecca Sweat. He graduated from Pleasanton High School in the Class of 1993. He...[More]
Compton, Herbstritt and Byram advance to State for the Hawks - Feb. 24, 2016
The Jayhawk wrestling team traveled to Marion on Feb. 19 and Feb. 20 to compete in the 1A-2A-3A Regionals. The Hawks did well as three wrestlers qualified for State and the team placed seventh out of 24 teams with 77 points. Marion won the tournament with 165 points. To see the full article, check out...[More]
