County seeing stop sign thefts - Sep. 30, 2015
According to Linn County Traffic Control Coordinator Kevin Amer, street sign theft has been an issue countywide in recent weeks. Typically, stop signs are stolen by kids intending to pull a harmless prank, but stop sign theft can lead to serious consequences.Sheriff Paul Filla explained that stealing...[More]
2400 Rd. examined for rehab - Sep. 30, 2015
Following two semi wrecks within 100 feet of each other on 2400 Rd. just east of Ullery, the mayor of Linn Valley is asking if the county can do something to make the narrow road a little more safe.Linn County Asphalt Foreman John Byington said he talked to Mayor Jeanne Dwyer about the road and told...[More]
Deconstruction starts on former power plant smoke stacks - Sep. 30, 2015
Kansas City Power and Light (KCPL) confirmed this week that deconstruction commenced on the two formerly used smoke stacks at the La Cygne power plant. The demolition will provide more space to operate and maintain the plant efficiently. Deconstruction is scheduled to conclude in December, 2016.Media...[More]
Barry Vohn Walker - 12-07-1943 – 09-24-2015 - Sep. 30, 2015
Word was received of the passing of former Sheriff Barry V. Walker. A full obituary was not available as of press time, but his family would like to invite friends to a gathering to be held Sunday, Oct. 4 from 2 – 4 p.m. at the Sugar Valley Golf Course. Cards and condolences may be sent to Kyle...[More]
Melvin R. Lounsbury - 08-22-1929 to 09-27-2015 - Sep. 30, 2015
Melvin R. Lounsbury, 86, Independence, Mo., passed away Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015. He was born at Prescott, Kan., Aug. 22, 1929, the son of Ray and Marie Ellen Holmes Lounsbury. He graduated from Hume High School. He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War.He was married to Sarah...[More]
Bully Pulpit - Constitutional Carry - Sep. 23, 2015
Kudos to our pro-2nd Amendment legislators, anyone over the age of 18 can carry a handgun and anyone over 21 can conceal that handgun. Criminals beware – Kansans are taking their right to carry seriously.But Kansans beware, that does not eliminate the liability of carrying a handgun nor does it...[More]
Youth lead local clothing drive - Sep. 23, 2015
Free winter clothes and coats will soon be available to local residents through the annual “Keeping Linn County Warm All Winter Long” clothing drive. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn County News or check out the online edition here. ...[More]
Southern Care Hospice donates $1,000 to Care to Share cancer support group - Sep. 23, 2015
Southern Care Hospice (SCH) donated $1,000 to the Linn County Care to Share cancer support group on behalf of SCH employee BJ Ha last Friday, Sept. 18. A pastor at the First Korean Baptist Church in Overland Park, Ha won the SCH chaplain of the year award in 2015. As a result of his award, SCH offered...[More]
Film festival looking to locate in La Cygne - Sep. 23, 2015
On Sept. 9, representatives from the Lillie Documentary Film Festival shared their vision with a small gathering at the La Cygne library. This vision includes an annual five-day documentary film festival in the La Cygne greater area. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the...[More]
Larry E. Lane - 03-04-1944 to 09-16-2015 - Sep. 23, 2015
Larry E. Lane, 71, Pleasanton, Kan., passed away Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015. He was born March 4, 1944, at Duke, Mo., the son of Claude Ewing and Juanita Blanche Jones Lane.He held many positions during his working career, including time on base at Ft. Leonardwood as a cab driver, Mound City Vault Co.,...[More]
