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Matters of Faith By Dr. Bascom Ratliff, pastor Beagle, Fontana and Parker United Methodist Churches Matthew 12: 31-32. And so I (Jesus) tell you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven. Anyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but anyone who speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven, either in this age or in the age to come. Hebrews 10:26 – 29.

La Cygne Mayor Debra Wilson administers the oath of office to new Police Chief John-Francisco Mariño following a vote by the city council to promote him at the council's Oct. 7 meeting. (Photos by Roger Sims / Linn County Journal) By Roger Sims, Journal staff LA CYGNE – During a sales call to La Cygne City Hall a couple of years ago, a man selling supplemental insurance listened to City Clerk Jodi Wade make an offhand comment about the city needing police officers.

September 2, 1924 — October 11, 2026 Lawrence, Kansas Florine was born September 9, 1924, on a small farm outside Prescott, Kansas, the youngest of six children, to A.E and Florence Holmes. As spoiled as one could possibly be during the Great Depression, she still managed to keep a fairly level head as she made her way to adulthood.

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Kansas House Speaker Dan Hawkins, left, says he welcomes the Kansas Department of Revenue report showing the state government collected $147 million in taxes than anticipated during the initial three-month period of the 2027 fiscal year. The photograph of Hawkins, a candidate for state insurance commissioner, a Jan. 8, 2026, meeting at the Capitol.

U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, joined federal politicians and candidates in urging federal immigration officials to coordinate with local law enforcement while conducting arrests in southwest Kansas. He appears in July 2025 at the KU Cancer Center facilities in Kansas City, Kansas.

Medicare Open Enrollment for 2027 will see many changes for the coming year. It is important that Medicare recipients review their current plan for changes during the open enrollment period. (Wix file photo) K-State Research and Extension News for October, 2026 Submitted by Kathy Goul, Family & Consumer Science Agent Medicare Open Enrollment for 2027 is here and with it comes some good news. Medicare is continuing its drug negotiation program, adding 15 new prescription drugs for the coming year.

Buffalo quarterback Gabe Moore breaks the plane of the goal line to score a touchdown inside from the 5 yard line in Friday's game against Fredonia. The Buffalo upgraded their win percentage to .500 with a 41-6 domination of the Yellowjackets. (Photos by Roger Sims / Linn County Journal) By Roger Sims, Journal staff Except for a penalty-laden drive in the third quarter, the Prairie View Buffalos dominated the game against Fredonia on both offense and defense.

The 6th Judicial District nominating committee is in the process of selecting a judge to serve in the Bourbon County Courthouse. That judge will replace Mark Ward who recently retired. (6th Judicial District website) By Charlene Sims, Journal staff TOPEKA – The Sixth Judicial District Nominating Commission met on Monday, Oct. 7, to set up a meeting to interview applicants to fill the judicial vacancy which opened up with the retirement of District Judge Mark Ward in Bourbon County.

Anthony Sousley and Olive Skipper are crowned 2026 Pleasanton High School homecoming king and queen in a ceremony before the home football game against Southeast on Friday, Oct. 9. With them are crown-bearers Waylon, son of Tyler and Crystal Marsh, and Inez, daughter of Erika Easley and Jarrett May.