Earl White 12-03-1911 to 05-24-2016 - Jun. 1, 2016
Earl White, 104, of Prescott, Kan., passed away May 24, 2016, at Fort Scott, Kan. He was born on Dec. 3, 1911, at Barnesville, Kan., the son of Garfield and Fannie Allpress White. He graduated from Fulton High School. He married Laurel Bloomfield on June 25, 1938. Together they ran a truck line and...[More]
No third-time softball charm: Lady Buffs lose State quarterfinal - Jun. 1, 2016
A No. 2 seed and a perceived favorable quarterfinal matchup with Frontenac seemed a tonic for Prairie View finally to advance beyond a state softball tournament first round. Alas, though, the third time proved not to be the charm as the Lady Buffalos lost to the Lady Raiders, 6-2, Saturday afternoon...[More]
Director explains invasive, noxious weed differences - Jun. 1, 2016
The recent May precipitation bodes well for upcoming plant growth. That means John Maloney, Linn County noxious weed director, and Rick Post, who mans the county’s noxious weed shop near Prescott, will be on the lookout. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn...[More]
Jayhawk-Linn FFA member vies for state office - Jun. 1, 2016
MANHATTAN – A member of the Jayhawk-Linn FFA Chapter is among the 18 candidates running for a state officer position to represent more than 9,000 Kansas FFA members for the 2016-2017 term. Jessie Carr will complete an intense process of interviews, tests and public speaking demonstrations next...[More]
Prairie View teacher rearrested - Jun. 1, 2016
More victims identified in investigation Following the arrest of Prairie View English teacher Keaton Krell May 19, he was rearrested in the lobby of the Linn County Sheriff’s Office after further investigation revealed more victims. To see the full article, check out this week's...[More]
Lack of volunteers threatens Swanfest - Jun. 1, 2016
The word is officially out. Without more volunteers, La Cygne’s annual Swanfest might be cancelled. So warned Marvin Clements, a Swanfest committee member who also serves on the local Chamber of Commerce board. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn County...[More]
Bully Pulpit: Memorial Day - May. 25, 2016
Summer is unofficially beginning this weekend – Memorial Day weekend. School is out, trees are fully adorned in green leaves, and the buzz of the season is on an ever-increasing pace. Memorial Day, explained on www.history.com, is “an American holiday observed on the last Monday of May,...[More]
Hawks qualify 11 for State - May. 25, 2016
The Jayhawk-Linn track team traveled to Erie to compete in their 3A Regional on May 20. The Hawks did very well at the meet, qualifying 11 athletes for State, eight girls and three boys. As a team the girls placed third with 70 points while the boys placed eighth with 24 points. Wellsville won the meet...[More]
PHS track qualifies six for State - May. 25, 2016
BURDEN, Kan.- The temperature was in the upper 60’s, the sky was overcast, and there was a very light breeze during the Class 1A Regional Track Tournament held Friday, May 20. An opportunity to compete at the State Track Meet in Wichita the next Friday awaited the top four athletes in each event. To...[More]
