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]
Merle T. Davidson - Oct. 4, 2016
Merle T. Davidson, 94, passed away Sept. 26, 2016. Born in Blue Mound, Kan., he later received a Bronze Star for his service in World War II. Merle was a Newton, Kan., resident; he owned Davidson Welding and later retired as a welding instructor. He was an expert welder and fabricator. He was a brilliant,...[More]
Charles Phillips 01-06-1939 to 09-27-2016 - Oct. 4, 2016
Charles Phillips, age 77, Mound City, Kan., passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016, at his home. He was born in Linn County, Kan., on Jan. 6, 1939, the son of Edward and Anna Lee Walrod Phillips. He graduated from Prescott High School. He attended Pittsburg State University, Texas A&I and eventually...[More]
Jayhawk football routs Yates Center - Sep. 28, 2016
The Jayhawk-Linn football team traveled to Yates Center on Sept. 23 for a league contest against the Wildcats. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn County News or check out the online version here. ...[More]
Winifred Hill Gallup 03-06-1921 to 09-19-2016 - Sep. 28, 2016
Born March 6, 1921, in Sewell, Chile. Preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Gallup; her parents, Creta and Fred Hill; brother Harry; and sisters Ruth Fugitt and Mary Lu Roberts. Mrs. Gallup died Sept. 19 at her home in the Lawrence Presbyterian Manor. She is survived by her two daughters Nancy (Ralph...[More]
Linda K. Parkison 09-22-1949 to 09-20-2016 - Sep. 28, 2016
Linda K. Parkison, age 66 of Camdenton, Mo., lost her battle of almost four years with liver/colon cancer on Sept. 20, 2016. She worked and retired from Pyramid Life Insurance Co. in Merriam, Kan., where she paid claims. In her spare time she loved to fish, do crafts and sew. She also helped in soup...[More]
From the Editor's desk: Flag salute a moving ‘scene’ - Sep. 28, 2016
It happened again Monday morning. Just like at my beats covering La Cygne and Parker city government for over a year now, the Linn County Commission begins its regular meeting with the American flag salute. As Sheriff Paul Filla led Monday’s Pledge of Allegiance, I stared through the flag and...[More]