Linn County Republican Party convention called for sheriff replacement - Sep. 11, 2019
Following word that Linn County Sheriff Paul Filla intends to retire effective Sept. 30, the Linn County Republican Central Committee has scheduled a convention to name his replacement Sept. 26. Kansas State Statutes state that a convention must be called within 21 days of the...[More]
Sheriff Filla resigns position effective Sept. 30 - Sep. 11, 2019
News of Linn County Sheriff Paul Filla’s pending retirement came as a surprise Monday morning as he addressed the County Commissioners and read a written retirement letter. See the letter following. The Linn County Republican Central Committee will fill the vacancy per Kansas statute following...[More]
Bully Pulpit - Irreplaceable - Sep. 4, 2019
Ashes to ashes, dust to dust, or “For dust you are, And dust you shall return” as the Bible says, or none of us is irreplaceable. The first time a person thinks he or she is the only one who can do a job, along comes another who jumps right in – a lot of times for less...[More]
Defendant fails to appear, warrant issued - Sep. 4, 2019
Colt Thompson was scheduled to appear in Linn County District Court in Mound City for a preliminary hearing in Case 2019-CR-034 on Aug. 21 on multiple charges, including possession of opiate, opium, narcotic; possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia; driving while cancelled,...[More]
USD 362 receives KESA accreditation - Sep. 4, 2019
Prairie View system was among exclusive pilot districts Unified School District 362 has received “accredited” status from the Kansas State Board of Education under a recently-adopted accreditation process. The Prairie View district was one of eight Kansas...[More]
Sutherland sentenced to prison, fined - Sep. 4, 2019
Former Linn County Attorney John Sutherland faced United States District Judge Daniel Crabtree Thursday, Aug. 29, at the federal courthouse in Wyandotte County to hear the sentence that the judge deemed appropriate after Sutherland pled guilty on charges of mail fraud and making...[More]
La Cygne council delays possible action items - Aug. 28, 2019
La Cygne’s City Council delayed possible action on three separate items presented at their regular meeting last Wednesday, Aug. 21. The first item came during a patron appearance by Scott Friend, 614 Chestnut St., concerning a sewer tap repair update. Jim Johnson, public...[More]
McCoy preliminary hearing cancelled - Aug. 28, 2019
Samantha L. McCoy appeared in Bates County Circuit Court in Butler, Mo., on Wednesday, Aug. 21, for a preliminary hearing in a case in which she has been charged with murder in the first degree in the death of her mother, Cynthia McCoy. Prior to the Aug. 21 hearing another public defender,...[More]
Constitution Week Sept. 17-23 - Aug. 28, 2019
Constitution Week is coming Sept. 17-23, and with that Renee Slinkard is visiting with as many government bodies as she can passing out booklets that show what the United States Constitution is made up of. She explained the 55-word Preamble to the Constitution and read it to the commissioners...[More]
UTV usage and camping policies discussed at Pleasanton council meeting - Aug. 21, 2019
The Pleasanton City Council and City Attorney Burton Harding discussed the use of UTVs (utility terrain vehicles) and ATVs (all terrain vehicles) within city limits during the council meeting on Monday, Aug. 19. Harding noted that he had been reviewing ordinances from around...[More]
