Ticket prices going up for Frontier League high school sporting events
PAOLA – Prices are going up across the Frontier League this season. Tickets for adults for high school only varsity and sub-varsity events will be $7.
August 2024
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A look back at John Brown’s early childhood
Grady Atwater John Brown was born to Owen Brown and Ruth Mills Brown on May 9, 1800, in Torrington, Connecticut, where he lived until Owen Brown moved his family to Hudson, Ohio, in 1805. Ruth Mills Brown died when John Brown was 8 years old, but she had a lasting impact on his life.
New to Medicare classes coming to Paola and Louisburg
K-State Research & Extension, Marais des Cygnes District is presenting New to Medicare programs in Paola and Louisburg in the coming weeks. This is an educational program for adults who are approaching age 65, or are 65+, newly retired or considering retirement soon.
Bedrock Concrete and Blue Lion Express relocate to Miami County
SPRING HILL – A ribbon cutting recently was held for Bedrock Concrete, LLC, and Blue Lion Express in Spring Hill. The businesses previously were located in Gardner but are now located at 21814 W.
Musings of blades and hummingbirds
Just a perfect day for typing outside with the cicadas buzzing and whining in the trees around me. A fine and dandy weather day with a slight cool breeze and very little heat to cause profuse sweating.
PHS student joins Republic as intern
PAOLA - Paola High School senior Marlee Bell has joined the staff of The Miami County Republic for a semester internship. Marlee was paired with the Republic through an internship program at the high school supervised by Jenni Walterman, IPS and real world learning coordinator.
Rehabilitated Old KC Road now fully open south of Paola
PAOLA – Drivers will no longer have to navigate construction on Old Kansas City Road south of Paola, as the extensive improvement project is complete. The rehabilitation project stretched from just south of Paola to U.S.
Timbercreek employee accused of stealing credit card info
LOUISBURG – A former employee of Timbercreek Bar & Grill in Louisburg is being investigated for reportedly manipulating receipts and stealing credit card information from customers. The Louisburg Police Department is asking anyone who visited the restaurant between the dates of July 31 and Aug.
OPAL ELIZABETH FOSTER
Opal Elizabeth Foster, 94, of St. Marys, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at her home. A rosary will be prayed at 11:00am, Monday, August 26, at the Mt. Olivet Cemetery Mausoleum, with interment immediately following. To view the obituary, share a fond memory of Opal, or leave condolences for the family, please visit www. brennanmathenafh.com. Arrangements entrusted to Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home.
GARRET DELSON BRUMLEY
Garret Delson Brumley, 56, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away on July 14, 2024, after a driver crashed into his vehicle. Garret was born in Kansas City, Missouri, on August 13, 1967, to Gary and Glenna (Cherry) Brumley of Louisburg, Kansas. He graduated from Louisburg High School in 1985 and earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Missouri- Kansas City in 1989. On June 3, 1989, Garret married the love of his life, Juneitta Kolkmeyer, at St. Luke Evangelical Free Church in Wellington, Missouri. They shared a deep and abiding love and recently celebrated their 35th anniversary. They made their home in Lee’s Summit, raised two children, Eric and Kayla, and were members of Abundant Life Church. Garret served as the Director of Software Engineering supporting ExamOne for Quest Diagnostics. He was successful in numerous Information Technology leadership roles throughout his 38 years of service with the company, several of which were spent with SBSI (1986-1998) and LabOne (1998-2005) before Quest acquired them. Although his knowledge and work ethic were exemplary, nothing was stronger than the empathy, kindness, and compassion he showed to those around him. Garret’s life was anchored in his love for God, his family, and his friends. As such, he was passionate about life in everything he did. He was an inspiring role model, selfless leader, empathetic friend, encouraging coach, friendly neighbor, and the ultimate epitome of a loving and compassionate family man. Garret proudly supported his kids throughout all their interests in life whether it be coaching their teams, never missing a game or performance, or cheering on their college teams with them. Garret’s unconditional love for his family reflected the way God loves His children. The way Garret lived for God and his Christlikeness were an incredible influence on his family and those around him. Garret was adventurous. He enjoyed traveling, being outdoors, exploring new restaurants