Linn County News
Published March 22, 2023
Bud Lindsay, age 88 of Prescott, Kan., passed away peacefully at his home Wednesday, March 15, 2023. He was born the son of Esler Roy and Bessie Clara (Deckard) Lindsay at Lebanon, Mo.
Bud loved racing, working on old cars, riding horses, tractor pulls and being outside. He served in the United States Navy for three years. He worked as a “tire man” for many years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Norma Lindsay; his siblings and parents. He is survived by the kids he raised and loved; his grandchildren and great-grandchildren of many. Anyone who knew him, knows he would help anyone in need. He was a man of great knowledge and looked up to by many.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2023, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory Chapel, Pleasanton, Kan. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital and may be sent in care of Schneider Funeral Home, P.O. Box 525, Pleasanton, Kan. 66075. Burial will be in Prescott Cemetery in a private family burial. Military Honors will be presented at 2 p.m.
OBITUARIES
Wilma Virginia Cook ~ 03-24-1935 to 05-24-2024
Linn County News Published May 29, 2024 Wilma Virginia Cook, age 89, Stover, Mo., formerly of Pleasanton, Kan., passed away Friday, May 24, 2024. She was born on March 24, 1935, in Lockport, La., the daughter of Edgar and Dorena Matherne Guidry. She owned her own... [More]
Ann Johnson ~ 09-14-1943 to 05-16-2024
Linn County News Published May 22, 2024 Ann Johnson, age 80, Pleasanton, Kansas passed away Thursday, May 16, 2024. She was born on Sept. 14, 1943, in Fort Scott, Kan., the daughter of Raymond and Vada Daniels Casida. She graduated from Blue Mound High School and... [More]
David Howard McNabb, Ph.D. ~ 06-04-1947 to 05-11-2024
Linn County News Published May 15, 2024 David Howard McNabb, 76, passed away May 11, 2024 at home in Edmonton, Alberta Canada. The son of a farmer, Dave was born June 4, 1947, to Henry and Alice (Jackson) McNabb at Pleasanton. Education and research were always... [More]
More Obituaries
- Marci Ann Betts ~ 08-06-1973 to 05-09-2024
- Randall Jay “Randy” Crisler ~ 10-03-1961 to 05-09-2024
- Clarence Lee Miller ~ 08-07-1962 to 05-08-2024
- Ruby M. Nielson ~ 01-21-1932 to 04-27-2024
- Patty Conklin ~ 08-31-1932 to 04-26-2024
- Robert “Bob” Eugene Markley ~ 04-11-1936 to 04-15-2024
- Ronald Joe Smith ~ 05-10-1944 to 04-11-2024
- Mary Tinsley ~ 12-15-1935 to 04-09-2024
NEWS
Linn County P&Z changes setbacks on quarry CUP
Following instructions from Linn County Planning and Zoning Chair Paul Porter to the Planning and Zoning Commission stemming from a letter received from La Cygne resident Stephanie Walker concerning open meetings rules, Porter urged the commission to avoid any correspondence... [More]
Commission denies quarry CUP
Action follows unseconded motion to accept Linn County commissioners have denied a conditional use permit (CUP) for a proposed rock quarry. At Tuesday’s weekly meeting, delayed a day because of Monday’s federal Memorial Day holiday observance, a 2-1 vote,... [More]
USD 362 moves closer to daycare option
District to seek bids on old bus barn repurposing Prairie View Unified School District 362 is moving closer to providing a daycare option for pre-school 3- and 4-year-olds beginning this fall. On a 6-1 vote at their May 21 monthly meeting, the board of education... [More]
More News
- Commissioners hear from landowners, representatives on Hell’s Bend Bridge grant
- Executive sessions dominate commissioners meeting
- La Cygne sets permanent sewer project bonds
- Commissioners hear engineer on Hell’s Bend Bridge
- Pleasanton pound pups get new kennels
- Pleasanton discusses Kansas Police & Fire Pension membership
- Commissioners hear reports on Hell’s Bend Bridge
- La Cygne Fire Station ribbon cutting held
SPORTS
Jayhawk Linn boys’ track team places seventh at State
The Jayhawk Linn track team sent 20 athletes to the State tournament in Wichita on May 24 and 25. The Hawks did well at the tournament especially the boys’ team which placed seventh overall with 39 team points. Moundridge won State for the 2A boys with 55 points while Inman... [More]
Prairie View track has multiple medal winners at State
The Prairie View track team traveled to Wichita on May 24-25 to compete in the 3A State tournament. The Buffalos did well as they had boy and girl medal winners and the defending State champion girls’ team placed 10th this year with a team score of 23 points. Smoky Valley... [More]
More Sports
- Jayhawk Linn track qualifies 20 for State
- Prairie View track sends 13 to State
- Pleasanton’s George sets another school record at Regionals in Erie
- Jayhawk Linn track wins Three Rivers League meet
- Pleasanton baseball falls in Regional semifinal
- Prairie View track is top three at Pioneer League meet
- Jayhawk and Pleasanton baseball split in double header
- Prairie View softball goes 4-0 against Osawatomie and Girard
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