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]
Percussion Magic coming to La Cygne Library - Oct. 7, 2015
The La Cygne Library will host a free musical program, Percussion Magic, for children and seniors on Monday, Oct. 12. Percussion Magic provides interactive rhythm and music shows across Kansas for schools, libraries, community centers, festivals, senior centers and more. To see the full article, check...[More]
Carolyn Mae Black - 06-10-1933 to 10-01-2015 - Oct. 7, 2015
Carolyn Mae Black, 82, of Mound City, Kan., died at 1:35 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015, at Olathe Medical Center. Carolyn was born June 10, 1933 in Pleasanton, Kan., to Hughie Ulysses and Margaret Ethel (Norbury) Black. In 1951, Carolyn graduated from Pleasanton High School.After working for a time at...[More]
Harold Marsh - 10-17-1941 to 10-01-2015 - Oct. 7, 2015
Harold Marsh, 73, died Oct. 1, 2015. He was born in Fulton, Kan., Oct. 17, 1941. He served in the United States Air Force, as well as being a member of the Carpenters Union. Harold was known for being handy and knowing his way around a sewing machine. Harold is loved and missed, and will be remembered...[More]
Levi Ross - 02-11-1997 to 09-30-2015 - Oct. 7, 2015
Levi Ross, 18, passed away at his home in Fontana, Kan., Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015. He was born Feb. 11, 1997, at Olathe, Kan., the son of Kenneth Ross, of Tonganoxie, and Linda Ross, of Fontana. Levi graduated from Prairie View High School in the Class of 2015. He was a very talented athlete who enjoyed...[More]
James W. Piper - 09-28-1931 to 09-28-2015 - Oct. 7, 2015
James W. Piper, 84, died Monday, Sept. 28, 2015, at the St. Marys Manor.He was born Sept. 28, 1931, at Williamsburg, the son of Glen H. and Lena R. Kennard Piper. Jim graduated from Carbondale Rural High School in 1949.He had worked for Santa Fe Railroad in Topeka and Kansas Fish and Game. He was the...[More]
