Cox Motor construction moving along - May. 24, 2017
After the public learned of plans to move Cox Motor Co. to the new site located north of the new Casey’s on Sixth Street in Pleasanton, Cox Motor owner Jesse Secrest said that soil tests came back good and they’re ready to proceed with building.“We’ve ordered the building –...[More]
Seniors named Kansas Governor’s Scholars - May. 24, 2017
Three of Linn County’s high school seniors received one of the highest honors bestowed on a student graduating from high school, as each were invited to the 34th Annual Governor’s Scholar Award Program held on Sunday, May 7, in Topeka.The event took place at Washburn University’s Petro...[More]
Jayhawk golf finishes great season at the State Tournament - May. 24, 2017
The Jayhawk golf team traveled to the 3A State Tournament at Independence Country Club on May 22.The Hawks qualified as a team by placing second at Erie on May 15 and hoped to continue that success at the State Tournament.However, the State Tournament has very good competition and Independence has a...[More]
Keeler competes at 2A State Golf Tournament - May. 24, 2017
Pleasanton’s Lucas Keeler competed in the 2A State Golf Tournament at Golf Club at Southwind in Garden City on May 22.Keeler was the only golfer the Blu-Jays qualified for state and tied for 61st at the tournament.There were 87 total golfers at the event and Grant Herrenbruck of Salina-Sacred Heart...[More]
Pleasanton Blu-Jay trapshooting team has good season - May. 24, 2017
What started as a “let’s see how it does” team has blossomed into a large team with lots of good, young participants.“We had a good season,” said Coach Jesse Secrest. “We have three kids in the top of the conference. Hunter Secrest is first, Coltin Wilson is eighth...[More]
Bully Pulpit: Manchester bombing - May. 24, 2017
Children are the lifeblood of the next generation. Twenty-two people were killed, many of them children, and 69 injured in Monday’s suicide bombing at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, England – another soft target chosen to inflict the most damage possible, both mental and physical.“Cowards,”...[More]
Carolyn J. Thompson 09-05-1920 to 05-20-2017 - May. 23, 2017
Linn County News Published May 24, 2017Carolyn J. Thompson of Lake Quivira, Kan., passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2017, at the Fort Scott Manor. She was born Sept. 5, 1920, in Kansas City, Kan., the daughter of Clifford and Laura Alexander Addison. For many years she worked for the Federal Reserve Bank...[More]
Blu-Jays perform well at league track meet - May. 17, 2017
The Pleasanton track team traveled to Northeast-Arma on May 12 to compete in the Three Rivers League track meet. The meet was originally scheduled for May 11 but was cancelled due to weather.The Blu-Jays did well at the meet as the boys placed fourth with 48 points, and the girls placed seventh with...[More]
Jayhawk-Linn leads the way in quest for State Golf - May. 17, 2017
The Jayhawk golf team traveled to Erie on May 15 to compete in a 3A Regional Tournament held at Pea Ridge Golf Course.The Hawks had a great season of golf this year, and that season just got better as they qualified the entire team for the 3A State Tournament at Independence Country Club on May 22.The...[More]
Lady Buff softball punches 4th straight 4A-II state ticket - May. 17, 2017
For the fourth straight year, Prairie View’s softball team is off to the Class 4-A, Division II State Tournament.With wins Monday over Santa Fe Trail, 6-1, and host Osawatomie, 9-6, the Lady Buffalos, 13-6, advance to next week’s May 25 quarterfinals at Emporia State University’s Trusler...[More]
