Robert D. “Bob†Yager 08-17-1952 to 05-31-2016 - Jun. 8, 2016
Robert D. “Bob” Yager, 63, of Parsons, Kan., passed away at 8:25 p.m., Tuesday, May 31, 2016, at his home. He was born Aug. 17, 1952, in Fort Scott, Kan., to Donald and Della Mae (Purdy) Yager. As a young boy he grew up and attended school in Mound City. On Nov. 25, 1972, he and Judy Gail...[More]
Calvin Shorty Johnson 06-16-1925 to 06-02-2016 - Jun. 8, 2016
Calvin Shorty Johnson, age 90, Pleasanton, Kan., passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2016, at St. Luke’s South. He was born on June 16, 1925, at Farlinville, Kan., the son of David and Nellie Dinsmore Johnson. He attended Mound City High School before enlisting with the U.S. Navy, proudly serving...[More]
Prairie View FFA member wins State Proficiency Award - Jun. 8, 2016
MANHATTAN, Kan.—A member of the Prairie View FFA chapter was recognized for having one of the best career development programs in the state at the 88th Kansas FFA State Convention, June 1–3, 2016, on the Kansas State University campus. To see the full article, check out this week's edition...[More]
Johnston awarded Honorary State FFA Degree - Jun. 8, 2016
During the 88th Kansas FFA Convention which was held from June 1 through June 3 at the Kansas State University campus, Bill Johnston, USD 346 Agriculture Education teacher and FFA sponsor, was one of four individuals recognized with the Honorary State FFA Degree. To see the full article, check out this...[More]
La Cygne leaders to defend possible extra water project requests - Jun. 8, 2016
Nearly $1.6 million of unencumbered USDA grant money for water treatment plant upgrade and new tower is at stake. At least three La Cygne city representatives will meet with U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) representatives to maintain access to grant funding for possible water plant upgrades...[More]
Filing closes, ballot set for August primary - Jun. 8, 2016
Primary election choices for Linn County voters are set following last week’s June 1 filing deadline. Three contested Republican races will highlight the Aug. 2 county ballot. Paul Filla, Republican incumbent sheriff, will be challenged by Russ Gardner and Pat Huntley. The GOP primary...[More]
Linn County schools, legislators consider deadline - Jun. 8, 2016
A waiting game. That is the current status for Linn County school superintendents and legislators in the wake of the state Supreme Court’s May 27 opinion, which strikes down a portion of this year’s Senate Substitute Bill 7 for House Bill 2655. To see the full article, check out...[More]
Bully Pulpit: From an educator’s viewpoint - Jun. 8, 2016
As always, the recent arrests and 3:30 p.m. no go preliminary hearing this Tuesday for Keaton Krell on felony charges of improper sexual relations with students give pause to educators, whether locally or in the Kansas City media-market radius. In our legal system a defendant is presumed innocent until...[More]
Leroy M. Franklin 09-10-1921 to 06-03-2016 - Jun. 7, 2016
Leroy M. Franklin, age 94, of Pleasanton, Kan., passed away Friday, June 3, 2016. He was born Sept. 10, 1921, in Hodge, Mo., the son of Manford R. and Lela (Register) Franklin. He was united in marriage with Margaret M. Davis on July 21, 1946, in Olathe, Kan. Leroy was a veteran of WWII, the recipient...[More]
