Prescott City Council asks ‘what do we do?’ - Jun. 13, 2018
After a few quick housekeeping items and reports from the Reach Out Food Pantry and Prescott City Library, Mayor Kevin Wood addressed the audience of concerned citizens and Prescott Country View Nursing Home (PCVNH) Board of Directors. He asked two questions: “What do we do, and what do we need?”Wood...[More]
Judge reinstates Hinde veterinary license - Jun. 13, 2018
A June 5 district court ruling has reinstated a county veterinarian’s license.In staying Randall W. Hinde’s emergency license suspension issued March 31 by the Kansas Board of Veterinary Examiners (KBVE), Judge Steven C. Montgomery, Kansas 6th Judicial District, said that the state agency...[More]
Lot owner at Pleasanton airstrip asks for covenant variance - Jun. 13, 2018
Stating that the Pleasanton airport has a lot of potential, lot owner Randy Shannon explained that the strip is one of few where people can actually own a lot and put up a hangar.“I’m glad to get the opportunity,” said Shannon, who owns five lots.He outlined that he has three phases...[More]
Prescott Country View Nursing Home issues notice to close in 60 days - Jun. 6, 2018
Last-ditch effort to see if county can help with financial issues By JACKIE TAYLOR Linn County News jackielcn@ckt.net Letters to family and residents of Prescott Country View Nursing Home (PCVNH) went out late last week notifying them that due to financial issues, the nursing home...[More]
Bank robbery in Blue Mound still under investigation - Jun. 6, 2018
By BARBARA PROFFITT Linn County News barbara@linncountynews.net At approximately 2:50 p.m. Tuesday, May 29, the Farmers State Bank in Blue Mound was robbed. The suspect walked into the bank and handed the teller a demand note, then fled the bank on foot with an undisclosed amount...[More]
Former teacher/coach receives 26-months - Jun. 6, 2018
Judge cites dispositional departure to make Krell ruling on aggravated battery pleas BY TONY FURSE LINN COUNTY NEWS NEWSPAPERSRME@YAHOO.COM A former Prairie View High teacher/coach has been sentenced to 26 months in the Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC). Keaton Michael...[More]
Case dismissed on defendant held in restraint chair up to 22 hours - May. 30, 2018
All policies for use and audio/visual documentation requested by defenseAppearing in Linn County District Court for two cases, County Attorney James Brun dismissed 2017-CR-130 without prejudice pending an investigation after learning the defendant, Francise Cardona, was held in a restraint chair in the...[More]
La Cygne Swanfest set for Saturday - May. 30, 2018
La Cygne’s annual Swanfest festivities are set for this Saturday. In past years held as a late-summer event on the Saturday following Labor Day, this year’s activities have been moved up three months as a late-spring attraction on the first Saturday in June. To see the full...[More]
Week at a Glance - May. 30, 2018
WEDNESDAY, rn MAY 30 rn â–ºFREE BLOOD PRESSURE CHECK: 10-11 a.m., The Residencies, Pleasanton rn â–ºNARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: 7-8 p.m., Methodist Church, 751 Main St., Pleasanton. Call to inquire, 620-215-4670. rn â–ºELECTRIC PRESSURE COOKING CLASS: 6 p.m., Mound City Library, “Under...[More]
Sheriff supplying discs, cuts off CA access to server - May. 30, 2018
The County Commissioners heard from County Sheriff Paul Filla who reported he was providing discs to County Attorney James Brun. He invited the commissioners and the newspaper to his office to see what is involved in burning discs. Commissioner Rick James asked Filla if Brun had access to the server...[More]
