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OSAWATOMIE — Bruce Sharp loves his new kitchen — although it might be more appropriate to call it a laboratory.
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PAOLA — Great Southern Bank donated $25,000 to nonprofit groups across the Midwest on Giving Tuesday, Dec. 3, including a $1,000 check to the Miami County Cancer Foundation.
SPRING HILL — With a Christmas tree towering behind him and a crowd of community members watching, Spring Hill Mayor Steven Ellis stood in the courtyard of the Spring Hill Civic Center on Friday, Dec. 6, and ushered in the holiday season.
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OSAWATOMIE — Santa Claus’ eyes sparkle as he listens to children talk about what they want for Christmas and how good they have been all year.
Doug Carder
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PAOLA — Paola High School yearbook students recently received high praise for their work from the Kansas Scholastic Press Association.
Brian McCauley
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OSAWATOMIE — The city of Osawatomie is looking to issue temporary notes to pay for repairs to the city’s main sewer line that ruptured under the Marais des Cygnes River in mid-October.
Doug Carder
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OSAWATOMIE — A faulty underground cable caused most of Osawatomie to lose power about 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, according to a city of Osawatomie news release.
Doug Carder
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LOUISBURG — The community might be getting a new downtown public venue.
Doug Carder
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Nadine "Minnie" Medina age 90 of Osawatomie, KS died Thursday December 5, 2019 at Hoeger House in Olathe, KS. Visitation Friday, December 13, 2019 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Eddy-Birchard Funeral Home Funeral Service Saturday, December 14, 2019 10:00 AM St. Philip Neri Catholic Church Memorial: St Ph…
Mitchell Ray Marsh age 58 of Paola, KS died Monday December 2, 2019 at NorthCare Hospice House in North Kansas City.
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The Empire of Japan launched a surprise attack on the United States Naval Base in Pearl Harbor in Hawaii on Dec. 7, 1941, which brought the United States formally into World War II as a combatant on the side of the Allies against the Axis Powers of Japan, Germany and Italy.
About a decade ago, I moved to the small town where I plan to spend the rest of my life. Excitement filled me, and I rushed to join the community and put down some roots.
The economy is in robust good health, but our social fabric isn't.
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PAOLA — Two sluggish quarters derailed the Paola Lady Panthers in their season opener against the Baldwin Lady Bulldogs.
Gene Morris
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PAOLA — The Paola Panther boys basketball team lost a tough one against the rival Baldwin Bulldogs in its home opener.
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LA CYGNE – The Prairie View wrestling program enters the season with four ranked among the best in the state of Kansas.
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SPRING HILL — The Spring Hill Bronco and the Paola Panther wrestling teams competed in the Spring Hill Duals — Big vs Small Schools.
Gene Morris
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SPRING HILL — More than 180 girls competed in the Spring Hill Mixer tournament, showcasing KSHSAA girls wrestling for the first time.
Gene Morris
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TOPEKA — The Paola Lady Panther cheerleading squad placed fourth in the KSHSAA Game Day Spirit Showcase Competition.
Gene Morris
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TOPEKA — The Osawatomie High School cheerleaders continued their dynasty of excellence in the KSHSAA Game Day Spirit Showcase Competition.
Gene Morris
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100 Years Ago (1919)
The monthly meeting of the Happy-Go-Getters 4-H Club was called to order at 7 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Richland Township Hall by President Shelby Minden.
Members of the Busy Beavers 4-H Club met at 6 p.m. Nov. 11 at the Miami County Extension office in Paola.
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100 Years Ago (1919)
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