Working together to help those in need - Mar. 11, 2015
Friends and neighbors gathered to help locals in need at the sixth annual Reach Out food pantry chili cook-off and auction on Saturday, March 7, 2015 at the Prescott City Hall. Pantry Director Phyllis Bradley said, “I am so happy to see how this event has grown and become a reflection of the community-minded...[More]
La Cygne Library holds annual Dr. Seuss Read Across America day on Monday - Mar. 4, 2015
Preschool students from La Cygne and Parker enjoyed games, activities and Dr. Seuss stories at the library Monday morning. High school students who are members of the library club were in attendance to help the students with this special day. ...[More]
Getting to know your new extension agent, Franny Eastwood - Mar. 4, 2015
Originally from small-town Hunter, Kan., Franny Eastwood grew up with a strong interest in nutrition education. She received her bachelor’s degree in Dietetics from Kansas State University then earned two master’s degrees from the University of Tennessee, one in Nutrition and the other in...[More]
Local artist demonstrates oil painting techniques for students - Mar. 4, 2015
A group of Pleasanton High School art students received a painting demonstration from world-renowned artist Mary Jo Leisure in their classroom last Thursday, Feb. 26. The students recently completed their first oil paintings and hoped to learn different techniques from Leisure for future projects.Oil...[More]
David L. Bohlken - Mar. 4, 2015
Linn County NewsPublished March 4, 2015David L. Bohlken, 65, formerly of Amoret, Mo., passed away Feb. 22, 2015 at Saint Luke’s South Hospital in Overland Park, Kan.Graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m., Friday, March 6, 2015 at the Fort Scott National Cemetery in Fort Scott, Kan. Online condolences...[More]
Arora Lynn Perrier | 02-25-2015 - Mar. 4, 2015
Linn County NewsPublished March 4, 2015Arora Lynn Perrier was born and immediately raised into Heaven at dawn on Feb. 25, 2015. At 6 pounds, 8 ounces and 20 inches long, she was the littlest of angels.She is the cherished daughter of Matt and Amy Perrier of rural Eureka, Kan. She is survived by her siblings,...[More]
Georgia Lou Farris | 02-14-1955 to 02-24-2015 - Mar. 4, 2015
Linn County NewsPublished March 4, 2015Georgia Lou Farris was born Feb. 14, 1955, and was named after her parents George and Lucy. She lived an exceptionally normal life for a baby born with Down Syndrome in the ‘50s. Georgia Lou accomplished a lot within the confines of her limitations and was...[More]
Donna Jean White | 04-04-1943 to 02-27-2015 - Mar. 4, 2015
Linn County NewsPublished March 4, 2015Donna Jean White, 71, Overland Park, Kan., formerly of Linn Valley, Kan., passed away Friday, Feb. 27, 2015. She was born April 4, 1943 at Henderson, Ky., the daughter of Robert and Dorothy Latta Hancock.She married Richard White April 6, 1962 at Henderson. She...[More]
James E. “Jim†Stainbrook | 02-29-1932 to 02-24-2015 - Mar. 4, 2015
Linn County NewsPublished March 4, 2015James E. “Jim” Stainbrook, 82, of La Cygne, Kan., passed away Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015. He was born Feb. 29, 1932 at La Cygne, Kan., the son of Charles F. and Ruth E. Stevens Stainbrook. He graduated from La Cygne High School in the Class of 1950. He married...[More]
Harold Davon Wallace | 08-28-1939 to 02-27-2015 - Mar. 4, 2015
Linn County NewsPublished March 4, 2015Harold Davon Wallace, 75, former resident of Fort Scott, and more recently of Olathe, Kan., died Friday, Feb. 27, 2015 at Olathe Regional Medical Center. He was born Aug. 28, 1939, in Prescott, Kan., the son of Vernon Leroy Wallace Sr. and Myrtle Esther Steele Wallace....[More]
