Carlene E. Parker - 06-11-1942 to 10-05-2015 - Oct. 14, 2015
ge 72 years, of Holts Summit, Mo., died Monday, Oct. 5, 2015, at the Capital Region Medical Center.Carlene was born June 11, 1942, in Kincaid, Kan., the daughter of Roy and Maxine Hyson. She was married on Jan. 4, 1956, in Kincaid, Kan., to L.G. Parker. A resident of the Jefferson City area since 1974,...[More]
Joshua Clark Sharrow - 11-26-1999 to 10-11-2015 - Oct. 14, 2015
Joshua Clark Sharrow, 15, Centerville, Kan., passed away Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015. He was born Nov. 26, 1999, at Merriam, Kan., the son of Daniel and Tina Stahl Sharrow. He was currently attending Lakemary Center in Paola, Kan. Josh enjoyed being around people, loud noises, bright lights, balloons, water...[More]
Buffalo cross country boys place third at Sugar Valley - Oct. 14, 2015
The Prairie View cross country team traveled to Sugar Valley to compete in the Pleasanton Invitational Oct. 8. The Buffalos did well as their varsity boys’ team placed third with 80 points. Girard won the event for the boys with 21 points followed by Yates Center, 58, Prairie View, 80, Baxter Springs,...[More]
Pleasanton falls to St. Paul in a busy homecoming - Oct. 14, 2015
The Blu-Jays hosting St. Paul for homecoming on Oct. 9 was only one of the many activities Pleasanton planned for homecoming day. First, they had a homecoming parade during the afternoon and before the game the Pleasanton FFA had a BBQ dinner for $7 a plate. They had the normal homecoming ceremony before...[More]
La Cygne receives improved ISO fire rating - Oct. 14, 2015
With a little effort, La Cygne homeowners will be able to seek a reduction in insurance rates next year.Dan Nasalroad, fire chief, told the La Cygne city council at their regular meeting last Wednesday that the national Insurance Standards Organization (ISO) has officially lowered the city’s fire...[More]
Zebra mussels confirmed in Marais des Cygnes River - Oct. 14, 2015
Staff at the Marais des Cygnes National Wildlife Refuge recently located a zebra mussel in Linn County. Discovered in the Marais des Cygnes River, presence of the aquatic nuisance species (ANS) could indicate a growing population in the area. To see the full article, check out this week's edition...[More]
Centerville boy killed in train accident - Oct. 14, 2015
Emergency crews were called to the scene of a train accident near Centerville Sunday at 5:08 p.m. when a 15-year-old boy, Joshua Clark Sharrow, was struck by a southwest bound train.Following the call to the Linn County Sheriff’s Department three deputies were dispatched to the scene, two AMR ambulance...[More]
Bully Pulpit - Guns on community college campuses - Oct. 7, 2015
Guns on community college campusesAnother school shooting; I have to say I understand what President Obama said about gun shootings on campus, it’s getting too routine. Roseburg, Oregon’s Umpqua Community College was the latest campus hit in a string of deadly attacks, this time losing nine...[More]
New floor installed in JLHS gym - Oct. 7, 2015
After more than 40 years of use, the Jayhawk-Linn High School gym received a new floor this year. Originally constructed in 1973, countless students walked across, played on and utilized the old gym floor. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn County News or check...[More]
A bright, sunny day on Main Street - Oct. 7, 2015
The library was closed on Saturday so we could participate in General Pleasonton Days. The Chamber of Commerce now coordinates the event, and members were in force everywhere you looked. They were coordinating the parade, announcing the attractions, working in various booths and riding on floats. They...[More]
