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PAOLA — For former Miami County Sheriff Dan Morgan, writing utensils were vital tools of the job — every bit as important as his badge, gun or uniform.
Brian McCauley
Editor and Publisher
Here are the latest headlines regarding COVID-19:
LOUISBURG - Water repairs will require Louisburg Public Works crews to shut off water service to an area on the west and northwest side of the community on Tuesday, Jan. 19, starting about 8 a.m.
Doug Carder
News Editor
COVID-19, and mandates associated with it, will be one of the key issues the Legislature takes up as the 2021 session begins.
Doug Carder
News Editor
PAOLA — The Paola Free Library is letting its patrons know that late fines will be a thing of the past in 2021.
Brian McCauley
Editor and Publisher
The Miami County Historical Museum is in need of a logo, and creative community members can help out by entering their design into a contest.
Brian McCauley
Editor and Publisher
PAOLA — Four more Miami County residents have died in the past week. And hospitalizations are on the uptick.
Doug Carder
News Editor
PAOLA — COVID-19 vaccinations are underway in the county.
Doug Carder
News Editor
Obituaries
1934-2021
1936-2021
Willis Roy “Bill” Graves, age 73, of Osawatomie, KS, died Friday January 15, 2021, at Olathe Medical Center.
Voices
We just completed the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) 102nd Convention, virtually.
Every community was and still is built up by the hard work and efforts of individuals whose lives were spent caring for their families and communities, and their contributions are often forgotten except perhaps by their descendants via family stories and family members who are interested in …
Move over “Wonder Woman 1984,” Liam Neeson’s newest action film, “The Marksman (Marksman)” has taken the number one slot at theaters and will soon be available on streaming channels.
Sports
BALDWIN — Ben Guetterman scored a team-high 20 points, leading the Louisburg boys basketball team to its third straight victory with a road win against Baldwin.
Gene Morris
Sports Editor
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Matti Morgan is having a season for the record books in her final year at Avila University.
Gene Morris
Sports Editor
PAOLA – The Lady Panthers tried to stay with Piper, but it was an uphill fight all evening.
Gene Morris
Sports Editor
OSAWATOMIE — Skyler Gravatt has always loved to play softball.
Gene Morris
Sports Editor
LOUISBURG — The Panther wrestling team defeated the Wildcats in a Frontier League showdown in Louisburg.
Gene Morris
Sports Editor
BALDWIN — Megan Foote sank two big free throws down the stretch as the Louisburg Lady Cats rolled their record to a perfect 8-0 with a win at Baldwin against the Lady Bulldogs.
Gene Morris
Sports Editor
LOUISBURG — Marina Johnson had two pins as the Paola Lady Panthers won duals against Louisburg and Ottawa.
Gene Morris
Sports Editor
PAOLA — Junior guard Ayden Morris made just two baskets, but they were both huge as the Paola Panthers upset the defending state champion Piper Pirates.
Gene Morris
Sports Editor
People
100 Years Ago (1920)
100 Years Ago (1920)
The Happy Go-Getters 4-H Club had its December meeting outside at the Richland Township Hall.
The monthly meeting of the Busy Beavers 4-H Club was held at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, at the Miami County Fairgrounds in Paola.
The November monthly meeting of the Progressive 4-H Club was held at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 23 at Town square.
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