Parker couple dies in Miami County car crash - Feb. 25, 2015
A one-vehicle double-fatality accident occurred on Plum Creek Road, a quarter mile north of 335th Street in Miami County Sunday, Feb. 22. At 2:30 p.m., emergency units were dispatched to a report of a one vehicle rollover on fire.According to the Miami County Sheriff’s Department, on-scene investigation...[More]
8th Annual Cabin Fever Reliever Sunday, Feb. 22 - Feb. 18, 2015
The La Cygne library will hold its Eighth Annual Cabin Fever Reliever this Sunday from 5-7:30 p.m. This event helps three local organizations, the La Cygne Library, the Friends of the Library and the Prairie View High School Library Club. The annual basket raffle supports the Friends of the Library....[More]
Mound City woman loses home to fire - Feb. 18, 2015
Despite losing her home last Friday night to a fire, Kay Leins, owner of Kay’s Kreations in Mound City, is thankful for the blessings that keep coming her direction.Working late at the shop on Main Street in Mound City Valentine’s Day Eve, Leins said she was trying to get the multitude of...[More]
Operation Injured Soldiers hunting lodge to be established in Blue Mound - Feb. 18, 2015
Operation Injured Soldiers (OIS) is a wonderful organization and now that organization is coming to Linn County by establishing a hunting lodge in Blue Mound. The lodge will be on Main Street right next to the Feed Lot Cafe in what is called the Hocus Pocus building since hocus pocus is painted on the...[More]
Virtual school partnership approved by Pleasanton BOE - Feb. 11, 2015
The Pleasanton Board of Education approved a virtual school partnership with Greenbush at the BOE meeting Monday, Feb. 9. Acceptance of the program creates an alternative learning opportunity for students within the district boundaries. The virtual partnership with Greenbush provides students with an...[More]
Linn County man and former sheriff sentenced for federal firearms violation - Feb. 11, 2015
KANSAS CITY, Kan. – A Linn County man was sentenced Monday to 41 months in prison for a federal firearms violation, U.S. Attorney Barry Grissom said.Jeffrey Nicholas, 48, Pleasanton, Kan., pleaded guilty to one count of possessing firearms and ammunition after a felony conviction. To see...[More]
Terri Johnson sworn in as new 6th Judicial District judge - Feb. 11, 2015
A ceremony swearing in new 6th Judicial District Judge Terri Johnson was held last Friday, Feb. 6, at the District Court. Chief Judge of the 6th Judicial District Amy Harth welcomed the courtroom full of guests, colleagues and friends. After swearing in, Johnson said, “I am honored and humbled...[More]
KDOT examines rest stop for possible traffic fix - Feb. 4, 2015
With consistent truck traffic missing the poorly marked entrance to the rest stop at the Butler exit and proceeding into Trading Post for a turn-around, Linn County resident Mary Grosshart took the bull by the horns and went higher up the chain of command at KDOT and asked for help.After dealing with...[More]
USD 344 teacher arrested, charged with 3 counts including electronic solicitation - Feb. 4, 2015
Shock waves reverberated through Pleasanton after it was confirmed that USD 344 physical education teacher Ronald Scott Michels was arrested after he allegedly electronically “enticed” a minor student.Linn County Sheriff Paul Filla said he received a call Saturday, Jan. 24, from USD 344 Superintendent...[More]
Suspect jailed after alleged beating - Feb. 4, 2015
Crime-scene tape cordoned off a residence in Parker at 105 W. Woodward St. after an alleged fight took place last Tuesday night, Jan. 27, between the hours of 3 a.m. and 6 a.m.According to Linn County Sheriff Paul Filla, the father of the victim called in that there had been a fight. To see the...[More]
