SPECIAL: Man found deceased in Parker identified - Sep. 8, 2022
On September 4, 2022, a press release was provided regarding the death of a male in Parker, Kansas. Detective’s have been working the death investigation since. The male has been identified as Austin B. Mebane, a white male, 32 years of age. Mr. Mebane was familiar with the Parker area and resided...[More]
Alta June Springer ~ 01-21-1929 to 08-30-2022 - Sep. 7, 2022
Linn County News Published September 14, 2022 Alta June Springer, age 93 of Prescott, Kan., passed away Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022, in Fort Scott, Kan. She was born the daughter of Crandall and Cleo Phillips Holmes on Jan. 21, 1929, at Prescott, Kan. She graduated from Prescott High...[More]
Tyson explains revenue-neutral rate letter sent to taxpayers - Sep. 7, 2022
Any owner of real estate or other taxable property located in Kansas recently received a notice from their respective county’s Clerk informing them of any increase in property taxes that may have occurred. Linn County was not exempt from that notice as several taxing entities gave notice...[More]
Parker Days set for Sept. 17-18 - Sep. 7, 2022
Parker will hold their annual event on Saturday, Sept. 17 this year with most of the event taking place in Heritage Park. The theme for this year’s event is “Remember When.” Saturday will begin with their 11th Annual 5K Fun Run/Walk. Registration begins at the shelter house at 7:30...[More]
Zebra mussels found in Linn Valley Lake - Sep. 7, 2022
George encourages ‘clean, dry & drain’ Kansas Fisheries Biologist Don George visited with the Linn County Commissioners Tuesday morning and informed them that ANS (aquatic nuisance species) is very concerning and they are seeing movement of ANS, or zebra mussels, across the state. He...[More]
Foreman retires following 33 year career - Sep. 7, 2022
On Wednesday, Aug. 31, Pat Foreman of Labette Bank in La Cygne, retired following a 33-year career in banking. Foreman grew up in Kansas City and attended Kansas State University seeking an education in business marketing. That is where he met his wife. After marrying they lived in the city for...[More]
BULLY PULPIT - Sep. 7, 2022
Government override on your thermometer Things are closing in on the American public; there is little time for people to wake up to what is going on. Thegatewaypundit.com reported, “Residents in Colorado were surprised this week when they were unable to adjust the smart meters in their...[More]
Jayhawks rout Northeast Arma in home opener - Sep. 7, 2022
The Jayhawk-Linn football team began their 2022 season hosting Northeast Arma on Sept. 2. The Hawks dominated the game on both sides of the ball from the very beginning and defeated the Wildcats 62-6. The Jayhawk defense struck first as Gus Grote recovered an Arma high snap on the Arma 27 yard line....[More]
Blu-Jays hold off Uniontown rally, 24-22 - Sep. 7, 2022
Pleasanton rode three Kamden Staton scoring passes and two touchdowns by Dale Gillespie to a 24-6 halftime lead over Uniontown and then held off an Eagle fourth-quarter charge to win their combination season, home and Three Rivers League opener, 24-22. Next up on the Blu-Jay schedule will be a trip...[More]
Prairie View football falls to Parsons - Sep. 7, 2022
The Prairie View football team started their 2022 season at Parsons on Sept. 2. The Buffalos just could not get much going and lost the game to the Vikings, 56-20. Parsons had the game wrapped up in the first half by scoring 49 first half points. Parsons was able to score four touchdowns in the first...[More]
