A high speed chase through Clay and Washington Counties on Monday ended with a spectacular accident that fortunately included no serious injuries.The driver was Robert Darius Allen, 22, of Bellevue, Wash. Occupants of the 2022 Ram 1500 pickup were Rylee Lavern Linders, 22, of Bellevue, Wash., and a…
The Board of County Commissioners interviewed this week their second candidate for the new economic development and tourism position with the county. The commissioners went into executive session with Alice Stoker for 15 minutes for an interview. Last week the commissioners interviewed Ryan Kern.…
The countdown has begun for Washington County’s next tax sale. County treasurer Denae Jueneman told the Board of County Commissioners on Monday that 31 parcels are currently listed for the next tax sale. These are parcels that have delinquent taxes from 2018 and 2019.Jueneman said the Wichita law…
Washington County has accumulated more than $297,000 in its health savings account in 15 months thanks to a change in the county’s health insurance.Starting in January 2023, the county switched from a “cookie cutter” $1,000 deductible Blue Cross Blue Shield plan to a high deductible plan to save…
An online search showed Robert Darius Allen was on Washington’s Most Wanted list in 2020 for a shooting incident at a convenience store in the Seattle metro area of Washington state.An online article from Fox13 Seattle, dated Sept. 11, 2020, said a search had been issued for Allen, who was listed…
Billy Wilkins, Director Development for NextEra Energy Resources and the High Banks Wind Energy Center, submitted a letter to the editor to the Washington County News last week providing an update on various aspects of the High Banks wind project. Following is the letter:••• I want to say thank you…
Feels like spring is finally here. I’ve noticed an increase in bird activity. I checked the migration at the Linn Lagoons last Wednesday. I was particularly excited to call up a Common Yellowthroat (a wetlands warbler) from the backside lagoon. This is pretty early for this species. It never sang…
Earl Watt When Democrat Chuck Schumer decided to dismiss the impeachment charges against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas without a trial, he continued to erode the fabric of the republic.The vote against Mayorkas in the House was partisan, with all Republicans voting to…
What time is it?I don’t know much about my great grandfather and the more I learn the odder he seems.We never met, of course, since he was born in 1839 and died in 1922 at age 83. My father knew him and every story he told made his grandfather seem just a half-bubble off.Elijah “Lige” Madison…
I recognize it has become popular for conservatives to be against aid to Ukraine and other foreign endeavors. But honestly, anyone who has bothered to understand the underlying intent of Russian President Vladimir Putin and the potential consequences of the collapse of Ukranian statehood with…
City of Washington The Washington City Council met Jan. 2. Present: mayor Ryan Kern, council members Mary Ann Crome, Jerry Fuhrken, Terry Morse, Carolyn Pinnick, Roxanne Schottel. Staff Present: Carl Chalfant, City Administrator, Denise Powell, City Clerk, Caroline Scoville, Fulltime EMT, Leland…
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An online search showed Robert Darius Allen was on Washington’s Most Wanted list in 2020 for a…
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A unique organization made up of retirees who enjoy riding motorcycles gathered in Palmer on April…
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Rock Hills JH Invitational Tuesday, Apr. 9 at Mankato8TH GRADE BOYS100 – 2, Klima, L, 12.73; 3, Moe…
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A high speed chase through Clay and Washington Counties on Monday ended with a spectacular accident that fortunately included no serious injuries. The driver was Robert Darius Allen, 22, of Bellevue, Wash.
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On March 17 the Linn Zone LWML Spring Event was held at Zion, Linn. President Sheryl Kruse opened the meeting. Pastor Tim Koch from Zion, Linn, led the group…
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On April 3 through 5, 2024, over 1,600 high school and middle school students from across the state of Kansas converged at the Stormont Vail Events Center and…
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Carissa Kolle was recently named a Washington Rotary Student of the Month. She is the daughter of Deanna and Royce Kolle and attends Linn High School.Carissa…
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Belleville Lions Club Invite
100 – 5, Miller, WC, 12.38.400 – 4, Stallbaumer, H, 58.26.800 – 3, C. Ohlde, L, 2:15.97;5, G. Ohlde, L, 2:22.60.1600 – 3, G. Ohlde, L, 5:13.39;4, Girard, CC, 5…
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Frankfort Middle MeetThursday, April 11 Linn resultsBOYS800 – 1, C. Ohlde, 2:17.60;4, G. Ohlde, 2:26.24; 6, Hiltgen,2:37.90.1600 – 3, G. Ohlde, 5:14.26.110H –…
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Hanover JH InviteThursday, April 4 at Washington8TH GRADE BOYS100 – 1, Moe, CC, 12.3; 2, McClellan, WC, 12.7; 4, Winter, L, 12.8; 5, J. Bruna, H, 12.9; 6, C.…
Obituaries
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Karl J. Holsch, 46, died April 20, 2024, at the Washington County Hospital.Visitation will be Friday, April 26, from 1 to 7 p.m. at Ward Funeral Home in Linn.…
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Paul E. Jueneman, 80, of Washington, died April 21, 2024, at home.A Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, April 27, at 10:30 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic…
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Kenneth Francis Rieth, 86, of Washington, died April 18, 2024, at the Washington County Hospital.A funeral service was April 23 at St. Augustine Catholic…
