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LOUISBURG — Nomad Market KC, a year-round Louisburg market is moving outside for the warmer months.
Doug Carder
News Editor
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OSAWATOMIE — Standing in front of an audience of more than 30 community members, Osawatomie City Manager Mike Scanlon recently mapped out a vision for a revitalized downtown district.
Brian McCauley
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PAOLA — The handiwork of Paola High School students and other young craftsmen from regional schools will be featured at Union Station in Kansas City, Mo., this week.
Brian McCauley
Editor and Publisher
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The Miami County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects and a vehicle in a theft investigation.
Doug Carder
News Editor
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OSAWATOMIE — Miami County Appraiser Justin Eimers explained the processes his staff use and answered questions from frustrated residents during an Osawatomie City Council meeting Thursday, March 23.
Brian McCauley
Editor and Publisher
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PAOLA — A panel of elected officials and community members with backgrounds in real estate and property appraisal answered questions and offered guidance Saturday, March 25, at the Paola Community Center.
Brian McCauley
Editor and Publisher
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OSAWATOMIE — Pet owners might be surprised to know some fire departments still rescue cats from trees.
Doug Carder
News Editor
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OSAWATOMIE — Two people were arrested in Osawatomie on Thursday, March 23, after police officers investigated reports of prescription medications being sold from a residence.
Brian McCauley
Editor and Publisher
Obituaries
Ann Marie Sanders peacefully passed away on March 25th, 2023, at the age of 82, with her daughter, Jennie, & son-in-law (Greg) by her side.
Carl Ray Croan, 72, Lake Waukomis, MO, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2023, at KU Medical Center with his family at his side.
Stanley William Shannon, age 61, of Olathe, Kansas, formerly of Louisburg, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at Olathe Medical Center.
Voices
It is an honor to name things after someone.
As I hunt and peck at my keys, the sun is shining.
At the time of his death, Charles Crawford was the highest-ranking military officer that had come out of Miami County. He got to the rank of brigadier general during his tenure of military service.
Sports
PAOLA — Five father-and-son combinations took the field at the Paola High School athletic baseball and softball complex for the second annual Paola Panther Alumni Baseball Game.
Gene Morris
Sports Editor
SPRING HILL — Jenna Weber did it all for the Spring Hill Lady Broncos basketball team. Not only was she a leader on the court, but Weber also led by her example in the classroom and in the community.
Gene Morris
Sports Editor
PAOLA — Senior Jacie Collier celebrated her 18th birthday by throwing a perfect game for the Paola Lady Panthers in a 15-0 shutout victory against the Highland Park Scots on Thursday, March 23.
Gene Morris
Sports Editor
SPRING HILL — The Spring Hill Lady Broncos advanced to the semifinals of the Class 5A substate tournament at Topeka-Seaman.
Gene Morris
Sports Editor
There are certain moments in time one just does not forget. One of those for me was when a baseball went through the wicket of an old catcher’s mitt that belonged to my father, Franklin.
Gene Morris
Sports Editor
PAOLA — The Tri-County Spotlight Boys Wrestling Team features 30 state qualifiers, including 10 state placers.
Gene Morris
Sports Editor
PAOLA — Six members of the Paola Community were honored for their work with the Paola Panther wrestling team, Paola basketball programs and sports coverage.
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PAOLA — Paola High School Principal Jeff Hines knows just how close Kansas came to implementing a multiplier proposal that could have leveled the athletic playing field between public schools and powerhouse private school programs.
Brian McCauley
Editor and Publisher
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100 Years Ago (1923)
The monthly meeting of the Progressive 4-H Club was held Feb. 27 at Paola Country Club.
The following article was submitted by the Miami County Historical Museum as a recap of its March 8 board meeting.
Members of the Twin Valley 4-H Club met Feb. 20. Cate Minden, President, called the meeting to order. Roll call was answered with your middle name. All club members were present.
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