Jeramy Sweat Memorial Bridge dedicated - Aug. 31, 2016
Emotions were running high at the dedication ceremony for the Jeramy Sweat Memorial Bridge held Saturday, Aug. 27, at Pleasanton’s East Lake. The outpouring of support for his family was evidenced by the hugging and laughter with apparent anticipation of something good coming in the air. To...[More]
La Cygne police officer resigns - Aug. 24, 2016
Patron letter raises nepotism concerns for possible new hire BY TONY FURSE One of La Cygne’s two full-time police officers tendered his resignation, effective next Monday, at the regular City Council meeting last Wednesday, Aug. 17. On a 4-0 vote, with Jerome Mitzner absent,...[More]
Missing boy found - Aug. 24, 2016
Multiple agencies called out to assist Sunday morning was a parent’s worst nightmare after the 12-year-old autistic foster son of Chris and Suzanne Seagren of rural Pleasanton was discovered missing. According to Linn County Sheriff Paul Filla the Seagrens saw the boy at 9:30 p.m. Saturday...[More]
AMR and Linn County to enhance response to 911 calls - Aug. 24, 2016
911 callers that require medical assistance will receive pre-arrival instructions MOUND CITY—American Medical Response (AMR) and the Linn County Sheriff’s Department will work together to enhance response to 911 calls starting Sept. 1. The initial call to 911 will be routed...[More]
Thunderbird cousins share final 4-H fair connection - Aug. 17, 2016
With the 2016 Linn County Fair but a memory, two cousins from Parker’s Thunderbird 4-H Club can now officially cross the threshold to adulthood together. The 4-H togetherness has marked Clayton Sharrow and Ethan Stahl for the past seven years. To see the full article, check out this week's...[More]
Write-in votes add 7 – maybe 8 – to November township ballots - Aug. 17, 2016
Will Van Vlack run against himself for Lincoln trustee? Among a new revelation discovered in last week’s final canvass of the Tuesday, Aug. 2, primary election is this. Mike Van Vlack, La Cygne, reigns as this year’s top write-in recipient. To see the full article, check...[More]
Fundraisers to be held for Baby Phoenix - Aug. 17, 2016
In an effort to help the family of the 3-month-old fighting shaken baby syndrome, people from both inside and outside of Linn County have set up fundraisers to help the mother with travel expenses, food and more. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn County News or check...[More]
Final primary canvass sets general election slate - Aug. 10, 2016
Other than counting in another 58 provisional ballots, Linn County Commission canvassing Monday afternoon of the Aug. 2 primary election brought no changes. Voting from Bourbon County for the Republican nomination for 4th District State House of Representatives, though, presented a...[More]
Olathe Bomb Squad called to local farm - Aug. 10, 2016
One never knows what you’ll run into when cleaning up a loved one’s property and that happened to Frank and Betty Walker when they began cleaning her brother Leroy Artman’s property on 500 Rd. off of Read Rd. Artman used to own a quarry on Read Rd. and hauled rock to customers. To...[More]
Charges filed and warrant issued in shaken baby case - Aug. 10, 2016
On Aug. 3 charges were filed against Daniel Sumter of Mound City following the investigation of a child abuse case reported to the Linn County Sheriff’s Office by Children’s Mercy Hospital on July 23. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn County News or check...[More]
