New organization will rebuild on Fairmount Church site - Feb. 11, 2015
On April 27, 2014, a tornado destroyed the Fairmount Church southeast of Pleasanton, and several barns and buildings in the community.For many years the church was under the care of the Fairmount Auxiliary. In 2011, the church was restored by donations from the area, community and descendants of many...[More]
Former Centerville feed store owner shares history of the good ol’ days - Feb. 11, 2015
Linn County resident Maxine Frear owned the well-known Centerville feed store with her husband, Wilbur, for over 25 years. Known as Frear Feed and Produce at that time, the couple purchased the store in 1955. At 97 years old today, Maxine recalled her early days in the store like they were yesterday....[More]
Virtual school partnership approved by Pleasanton BOE - Feb. 11, 2015
The Pleasanton Board of Education approved a virtual school partnership with Greenbush at the BOE meeting Monday, Feb. 9. Acceptance of the program creates an alternative learning opportunity for students within the district boundaries. The virtual partnership with Greenbush provides students with an...[More]
Bully Pulpit - Public Notices - Feb. 11, 2015
We are fortunate that as citizens of the United States, and Kansas, that we live in a place where open, transparent government is generally the norm, something people in leadership positions strive for so their citizens are educated as to what is going on around them.Public notices, legals as they are...[More]
Linn County man and former sheriff sentenced for federal firearms violation - Feb. 11, 2015
KANSAS CITY, Kan. – A Linn County man was sentenced Monday to 41 months in prison for a federal firearms violation, U.S. Attorney Barry Grissom said.Jeffrey Nicholas, 48, Pleasanton, Kan., pleaded guilty to one count of possessing firearms and ammunition after a felony conviction. To see...[More]
Terri Johnson sworn in as new 6th Judicial District judge - Feb. 11, 2015
A ceremony swearing in new 6th Judicial District Judge Terri Johnson was held last Friday, Feb. 6, at the District Court. Chief Judge of the 6th Judicial District Amy Harth welcomed the courtroom full of guests, colleagues and friends. After swearing in, Johnson said, “I am honored and humbled...[More]
Buffalo wrestling falls to Pittsburg on Senior Night - Feb. 4, 2015
The Prairie View wrestling team hosted Pittsburg in a dual on Jan. 29. The wrestling team also celebrated their senior wrestlers and manager this evening as well.The night started with four JV matches. Prairie View’s Tyson Throckmorton pinned Corbin Russell in the first round while Jake Joeckel,...[More]
Roland Surbaugh - Feb. 4, 2015
Roland Surbaugh, age 79, of La Cygne, Kan., passed away Feb. 3, 2015. Services are pending at this time through Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, La Cygne Chapel....[More]
Robert Wallace Bousfield - 10-15-1938 to 01-24-2015 - Feb. 4, 2015
Robert Wallace Bousfield, 76, of Drexel, Mo., died Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015, at the VA Medical Center in Kansas City, Mo.A visitation will be held from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., on Friday, Feb. 6, 2015, at Schneider Funeral Home & Crematory La Cygne Chapel. There will be a private family burial at Fort Scott...[More]
Jayhawk boys still undefeated in league play - Feb. 4, 2015
The Jayhawk-Linn boys’ basketball team is undefeated in Three Rivers League play, 5-0, and is 8-2 overall. The Hawks added two of those wins last week. First they traveled to league foe Uniontown on Jan. 27 and won 48-22. Then the Hawks hosted Pioneer League opponent Central Heights on Jan. 30...[More]
