Jayhawk softball dominates St. Paul - Apr. 12, 2017
After losing their season opening series against Anderson County on March 16, the Hawks got back on track with a dominating sweep over St. Paul on April 6.The Lady Hawks traveled to St. Paul for a league game against the Indians. In the first game it was close after one inning as the Lady Hawks led 3-2....[More]
Linn County Alumni Recognized - Apr. 12, 2017
Honors the seven received at the 59th Annual Kelce College of Business, Pittsburg State University Awards Ceremony were as follows:2013 PHS graduate Karesa Lewis, MBA, received the following honors: John E. Lowe Accounting (in honor of Guy Owings) and Doyle W. Morton scholarships and Department of Accounting...[More]
Mosler celebrates 102 years - Apr. 12, 2017
On April 1, Lillian Mosler of La Cygne turned 102 years old, and she’s not letting it slow her down one bit.Mosler was born in Coffeyville in 1915. She was delivered by her own grandmother who acted as midwife for the event. Her family farmed in the river bottoms, and the children would ride horses...[More]
Prisoner farm-out cost estimates increased - Apr. 12, 2017
Reporting to the County Commissioners Monday morning, Linn County Sheriff Paul Filla quoted 40 prisoners farmed out and 17 in Linn County – the max the jail can hold.“The budget last year showed we could be over budget by $10,000, and I left the budget where it was,” said Filla. “I...[More]
USD 362 board hears of member move, hires principal - Apr. 12, 2017
Unified School District 362’s board of education heard of a member’s future move outside the district and hired a Prairie View High principal for next school year.Those were among the personnel items considered at Monday’s regular monthly meeting.Gary Spears, Area No. 1 representative,...[More]
Memorial 5K Run/Walk set for Saturday, April 15 - Apr. 12, 2017
A Memorial 5k Run/Walk set for Saturday, April 15, will be held in memory of Jennifer Shaw, who was killed recently in a tragic accident on U.S. Highway 69. Shaw leaves behind four children: Isaac, Nicholas, Gracie and Emily.The proceeds from the Memorial 5k Run/ Walk will go to help cover funeral expenses...[More]
Gurdon L. Olson 07-04-1929 to 04-05-2017 - Apr. 11, 2017
Gurdon L. Olson, age 87, of Greeley, Kan., passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2017, at Richmond Healthcare in Richmond, Kan. Gurdon was the fourth of nine children born to Enor and Beulah (Richardson) Olson. He was born on July 4, 1929, at Harris, Kan. Gurdon graduated from Garnett High School in Kansas...[More]
Diana Lou Stout 11-22-1964 to 04-07-2017 - Apr. 11, 2017
Diana Lou Stout, 52, of Tanglewood Lakes, died Friday, April 7, 2017. She endured many health issues throughout her life, however her death was unexpected. Diana was born Nov. 22, 1964, in Edwardsville, Kan, to Gary Lee and Doris Louise (Gallup) Roush.She graduated from Turner High School with the Class...[More]
Marlin (Marty) Ray Parks 10-26-1952 to 04-06-2017 - Apr. 11, 2017
Marlin (Marty) Ray Parks departed his life April 6, 2017, surrounded by family. Marty was born Oct. 26, 1952, to James Thomas and Dorothy Faith Jones Parks. He graduated from Pleasant Hill High School in 1970. On Oct. 2, 1971, he married his best friend Linda Diane Harris; they were married 45 years.Marty...[More]
Jack C. Rutledge 11-02-1935 to 04-05-2017 - Apr. 11, 2017
Jack C. Rutledge, age 81, of Prescott, Kan., died April 5, 2017, at the Prescott Country View Nursing Home. Jack was born Nov. 2, 1935, the son of Claude and Meryl Rankin Rutledge in Prescott.Jack obtained a bachelor’s degree in teaching from Pittsburg State University and taught in Hermitage,...[More]
