Train2Win holds camp at Pleasanton - Aug. 3, 2016
Train2Win held a speed and agility camp at Pleasanton High School from July 26 to 29. The camp had two sessions, each an hour in length and held from 8 to 10 a.m. in the Pleasanton High School gym. The camp was hosted by former Atlanta Falcon and current Fort Scott Community College defensive coordinator...[More]
Bike Run raises $7,500 for Grady’s Kids - Aug. 3, 2016
A bike run held on Saturday, July 23, garnered $7,500 for Grady’s Kids, a local foundation that was established as an emergency fund to assist with things such as travel to and from hospitals, groceries and other financial assistance for families dealing with an emergency or for those fighting...[More]
Mound City librarian retires - Aug. 3, 2016
For 14 years Lena Dick has been the librarian at the Mound City Library. Friday, July 29, was her last day in that position as Lena has retired. Looking back on her years at the library, Lena said the greatest part of it was getting the new building up and in place and fully functional. To...[More]
LCSO investigating child abuse case, one arrested - Aug. 3, 2016
On Saturday, July 23, the Linn County Sheriff’s Office received a call from Children’s Mercy Hospital (CMH) informing them they had an infant in their care that had been abused, most likely suffering from Shaken Baby Syndrome. To see the full article, check out this week's edition...[More]
Time for back-to-school prep - Aug. 3, 2016
It’s that time of year when parents and kids are gearing up to head back to school. As summer is coming to an end, parents are gathering supplies and buying clothes and shoes, and kids are trying to get in as many more swim and play days as they can. To see the full article, check...[More]
Political forum highlights candidates - Aug. 3, 2016
On Thursday, July 28, the Linn County News once again hosted its political forum with candidates from the national level to the local level invited to participate. The forum was moderated by Max Kautsch, legal hotline attorney for the Kansas Press Association, who is a graduate of Washburn University...[More]
Bully Pulpit: Local establishment political party - Aug. 3, 2016
The pushback from the national party establishment is apparent with the surge Donald Trump is receiving from those tired of the norm. People are fed up with things as they have always been, getting away from the thought “It’s just because that’s how we have always done it.” People...[More]
Robert Henry Short 03-27-1930 to 07-28-2016 - Aug. 1, 2016
Robert Henry Short, age 86, Linn Valley, Kan., passed away Thursday, July 28, 2016, at the Olathe Medical Center. He was born in Kansas City, Kan., on March 27, 1930, the son of Harry Howard and Mary Cecelia Callahan Short. He served his country during the Korean War in the U.S. Air...[More]
Shirley Ann McCullough 3-18-1946 to 07-30-2016 - Aug. 1, 2016
Shirley Ann McCullough, age 70, Fort Scott, Kan., passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2016, at her home. Graveside funeral service was held Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016, at the Salem Cemetery, Foster, Mo. Contributions may be made to help with funeral expenses to Schneider Funeral Home, P.O. Box 525, Pleasanton,...[More]
Frank Lester Grosshart 05-13-1942 to 07-28-2016 - Jul. 29, 2016
Frank Lester Grosshart entered the world on May 13, 1942, and was taken into the loving arms of the Lord on July 28, 2016. Frank was born to Lloyd and Winnie (Gregg) Grosshart who lived by Boicourt, Kan. He attended Pleasanton School and graduated in 1960. Frank spent all his life on the family...[More]
