Bully Pulpit: Abortion - Feb. 15, 2017
The women on the plaza shadowed by the Washington Monument, women wearing female reproductive organs on their heads, make me shake my own head – this time thinking about abortion and all that goes with it.I watched a Democratic California representative being interviewed the other day by Tucker...[More]
Buffs hang on to Pioneer third place despite setbacks last week - Feb. 15, 2017
Despite two losses last week, Prairie View’s boys still control a potential third-place finish in the Pioneer League, starting with this Friday’s Senior Parent Night matchup with Anderson County.Losses at Iola, 42-33, on Feb. 7 and at last Friday’s Courtwarming, 55-51, to Burlington...[More]
Lady Jays sweep in action this past week - Feb. 15, 2017
Pleasanton’s Lady Jays basketball team took to the road for back-to-back games last week, falling to the Marmaton Valley Wildcats and the Uniontown Eagles in varsity action.Pleasanton High School (PHS) faced the Lady Wildcats on Thursday, a makeup of a game originally scheduled for Jan. 13. This...[More]
KSHSAA to honor Burhart Friday night - Feb. 15, 2017
Prairie View’s secondary-level vocal music instructor will be honored with a presentation at the school Friday night.Dawn Burhart will receive the Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) 2017 “Heart of the Arts Award” sometime after 6:30 p.m. Friday between varsity...[More]
Centerville venue brings life to old building - Feb. 15, 2017
After years and years of sitting empty and being vandalized, the building that sits on the southwestern edge of Centerville has new life.The Old Centerville Pump House began as a booster pump station for the Amoco Pipeline Company. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn...[More]
Shaw speaks to Legislature on statewide funding of SAFE clubs - Feb. 15, 2017
Pleasanton High School (PHS) student Chantel Shaw traveled to the Kansas State Capitol in Topeka on Tuesday, Feb. 7, to speak to the state Legislature regarding funding of SAFE (Seatbelts Are For Everyone) chapters in every county in the state.Chantel, who is a member of the PHS SAFE club, was recently...[More]
Parker to ask city voters for sales-tax earmark change - Feb. 15, 2017
Nov. 7 ballot measure seeks to divert from sewer only revenueParker will ask its voters at the Nov. 7 general election to change the recipient fund of its 1-cent city sales tax.That process of ballot inclusion began at last Thursday night’s City Council meeting with its unanimous approval following...[More]
Trading Post burglaries under investigation - Feb. 15, 2017
Linn County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Detective Terry Mills are working two burglary cases from the Trading Post area reported a week apart.The first report involved burglary of a property in which several items, including antiques, were taken from the property. To see the full article, check...[More]
Cox Motor contemplating new location - Feb. 15, 2017
Speculation hanging in the air concerning a possible move for Cox Motor Co. was confirmed this week as owner Jesse Secrest verified they are pursuing a possible new location.Secrest said that they own 15 acres across the street north from the new Casey’s Convenience Store and that they have had...[More]
Mary Jane Abel 05-28-1934 to 02-11-2017 - Feb. 14, 2017
Linn County NewsPublished Feb. 15, 2017Mary Jane Abel, age 82, La Cygne, Kan., passed away on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, at the Olathe Medical Center. She was born at Louisburg, Kan., on May 28, 1934, the daughter of Francis Marion Noel II and Mildred Laurine Trageser. She graduated from La Cygne Rural...[More]
