Blu-Jay seniors lose prep career finale, 58-6 - Nov. 4, 2015
A 58-6 loss to playoff-bound Marais des Cygnes Valley last Thursday at Melvern marked the final prep football game for three Pleasanton seniorsdonning the Blu-Jay blue-and-white for the final time.Chance Conley, Christian Goben, and Mason Ralle were among the 10 uniformed Blu-Jays who battled the hometown...[More]
Jayhawk football makes bi-district play with a win over West Franklin - Nov. 4, 2015
The Jayhawk-Linn football team hosted West Franklin in the final game of district play Oct. 29. If the Hawks won this game that meant they would continue their season in bi-district play at St. Mary’s Colgan Nov. 3. The Hawks played hard with great defense and despite some questionable officiating,...[More]
Linn County News fall photo contest - Nov. 4, 2015
Amateur and professional photographers alike are invited to participate in the new Linn County News fall photo contest. Submit a copy of your favorite Thanksgiving-themed photo to enter the contest. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn County News or check out the...[More]
Pleasanton PTO to host 5K color run - Nov. 4, 2015
For the first time in Pleasanton’s history, liquid color will soon fly over several city streets. Pleasanton Elementary School’s Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) plans to host a family-friendly, 5K color run on Saturday, Nov. 7. To see the full article, check out this week's edition...[More]
Beaver damage halted at Lower West Lake - Nov. 4, 2015
City Administrator Erica Kern confirmed six beavers were recently trapped at the Lower West Lake in Pleasanton. Kern noted the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism granted permission to trap the mammals out of season. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn...[More]
Bully Pulpit - Halloween - Oct. 28, 2015
A few more days to get those costumes bought, designed or pulled together because this Saturday is Halloween.We know the holiday is close when we drive Kansas roads as there are hundreds of pumpkin farms hailing children and parents alike – both for the fun of picking pumpkins and the tasty treat...[More]
Halloween festivities across Linn County - Oct. 28, 2015
PrescottPrescott residents are in for a treat this year as city hall will open for a Halloween celebration. Organized by the Coal Centre Days committee, festivities will start at 4 p.m. on Oct. 31, with a free-will donation supper. Food will be served until 7 p.m. The dinner is a fundraiser for 2016...[More]
Farm Bureau Century Farm Award presented to Morrell - Oct. 28, 2015
At the 89th Linn County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting on Oct. 24, 2015, in Mound City, Kan., at the Linn County Fairgrounds American Legion Building, Linn County Farm Bureau President Tim Tyson presented Richard C. Morrell with the Farm Bureau Association Kansas Century Farm Award, signifying...[More]
Linn County Health Fair held - Oct. 28, 2015
It’s that time of year again and with fall came the annual Linn County Health Fair held at the Linn County Fairgrounds last week.An assortment of booths was on site for a mostly senior crowd to take advantage of. Many people took the opportunity to inquire about the latest in assisted living, nutrition,...[More]
Anthony Glenn “Tony†Godfrey - 12-15-1959 to 10-25-2015 - Oct. 28, 2015
Anthony Glenn “Tony” Godfrey, age 55, of Osawatomie, Kan., passed away Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, at the Medicalodges of Gardner, Kan.Tony was born Dec. 15, 1959, in Springfield Greene, Mo., the eldest child of four to Donald Gene and Donna Faye (Rakow) Godfrey. On March 20, 1993, Tony married...[More]
