Jayhawk falls to Colgan in bi-district play - Nov. 12, 2014
The Jayhawk-Linn football team earned some key wins at the end of the season over Central Heights and West Franklin and despite a 3-6 record, earned their way to the bi-district round of the playoffs. The Hawks traveled to Pittsburg on Oct. 4 to play St. Mary’s-Colgan in the bi-district round....[More]
Activities a-plenty in La Cygne this weekend - Nov. 12, 2014
Tis the season! There is an insurgence of community events and traditions coming our way from now until the New Year. This weekend is no exception. Here’s some of the highlights:“Godspell Junior” – The musical will be performed Friday and Saturday, Nov. 14-15 at 7 p.m. at the...[More]
Prescott State Bank - Nov. 5, 2014
PRESCOTT, Kan.—Although saddened by the death of longtime Chairman, President and CEO of Prescott State Bank, Frank D. Dunnick, Oct. 1, 2014, the Board of Directors of Prescott State Bank is pleased to announce that Dean M. Davied has been elected President to replace Mr. Dunnick.Davied has served...[More]
Irene Cox Demott - 08-16-1928 to 10-11-2014 - Nov. 5, 2014
Irene Cox Demott, born Aug. 16, 1928, in Centerville, Kan., the youngest and only daughter of Colyer Eugene Cox and Ethel May Kenison, passed away Oct. 11, 2014, in Knoxville, Tenn., after a few years of declining health. Irene graduated from Blue Mound High School in 1946.She leaves behind two older...[More]
Sandra Lynne “Sandie†Matheny - 06-16-1953 to 10-30-2014 - Nov. 5, 2014
Sandra Lynne “Sandie” Matheny, 61, died at 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2014, at her home after a long illness. Sandie was born on June 16, 1953, in Merced, Calif., to Robert and Jacqueline (Beech) Crawford. She grew up in Clarinda, Iowa. Sandie moved to Blue Mound, Kan. in 1996. She enjoyed...[More]
Philip L. Bays - 12-06-1942 to 10-28-2014 - Nov. 5, 2014
Philip L. Bays, 71, Linn Valley, Kan., passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2014. He was born at Salinas, Calif., on Dec. 6, 1942, the son of Everett Leo and Opal Mae Kephart Bays. He graduated from Paseo High School and attended Baker University. He was a member of the Linn Valley Church and enjoyed fishing,...[More]
Dorotha M. Glidden - 10-18-1927 to 10-13-2014 - Nov. 5, 2014
Dorotha M. Glidden, 86, a former resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, and more recently of Gladewater, Texas, passed away Monday, Oct. 13, 2014, at her home in Gladewater. Dorotha was born Oct. 18, 1927, in Blue Mound, Kan. to Clarence Arthur Townsley and Corda Edith Jackson Townsley. She worked as a Nurse’s...[More]
Maxine Smith - 01-10-1924 to 10-29-2014 - Nov. 5, 2014
Maxine Smith, 90, La Cygne, Kan., passed away Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014. She was born at Pleasanton, Kan. Jan. 10, 1924, the daughter of Leonard and Lessie Neill Gammon. She graduated from Pleasanton High School in 1942. On Aug. 7, 1942, she married Joe Smith in Escondido, Calif. He preceded her in death...[More]
Bradley’s Grocery Store closes in Blue Mound - Nov. 5, 2014
On Oct. 4, Bradley’s Grocery Store in Blue Mound closed its doors when owners Tom and Berna Bradley retired. The Bradleys purchased the store in 1983 from Berna’s parents and successfully managed the shop for over 30 years. Berna said the economy often played the biggest factor in grocery...[More]
La Cygne/Linn Valley Christmas Sharing Project gets a boost - Nov. 5, 2014
At the last La Cygne City Council meeting, representatives from the Royal Neighbors presented a check for $2,307 to the La Cygne volunteer firefighters. The money was raised at the Oct. 4 ham, bean and pulled pork free-will donation dinner that was put on by the Royal Neighbors. The dinner was a joint...[More]
