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]
James Jesse “Jim†Bernack - 04-17-1946 to 10-20-2015 - Oct. 28, 2015
James Jesse “Jim” Bernack was born April 17, 1946, in Billings, Mont., the son of Frank John and Elsie Pauline (Baesler) Bernack. He passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015, at his Cortez, Colo., residence at the age of 69.On Dec. 7, 1987, Jim married Judy Maxine Coureton in Cortez. Jim served...[More]
Edna E. Probasco - 05-31-1931 to 10-25-2015 - Oct. 28, 2015
Edna E. Probasco, age 84, Pleasanton, Kan., passed away on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, at Prescott Country View. She was born on May 31, 1931, at Prescott, Kan., the daughter of Vernon and Myrtle Steele Wallace. She served her country in the WAC, Women’s Air Corp. She married Francis Mack Probasco on...[More]
Marvin Robert Patterson - Oct. 28, 2015
Marvin Robert Patterson, age 72, passed away peacefully on Oct. 15, 2015, surrounded by friends and loved ones. He is survived by his wife, Linda Lewis; mother, Evelyn Patterson; sisters Kandis Davis and Rita Parson; brother Tom Patterson; nieces Krista Davis and Shauna Patterson; and nephews Tim Parsons,...[More]