An Osawatomie man accused of inappropriately touching two girls, ages 8 and 9, during a sleepover has been sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty by a Miami County jury earlier this year.
Every year I have the good fortune of having Baltimore orioles return to my yard. I await with my listening ears for their specific call and then grasp my heart and say aloud, “Hallelujah! You have returned!”
PAOLA – The Paola Lady Panthers soccer team recognized midfielder Greta Cole, defender Andrea Gaus, forward Mara Guzman, defender Dannica Jackowski and forward Bailey Lester on senior night.
The middle of May was usually the quietest time on the ranch when I was growing up.
PAOLA – The Paola Lady Panthers softball team split a doubleheader against Ottawa on senior night.
OSAWATOMIE – The Osawatomie Lady Trojans softball team honored senior manager Callie Mersman.
PAOLA – It does not get much better than the epic celebration the Paola Panthers had on the baseball diamond during their final regular season home games.
OSAWATOMIE – The Miami County girls swim team placed first at home on senior night.
OSAWATOMIE – Osawatomie Trojan seniors Walker Beets, Troy Mosley, Caden O’Brien and Parker Slayman walked off their home baseball diamond for the last time with a doubleheader sweep against rival Prairie View.
Edward “Ed” Max Scheffer, 71 of Paola, passed away in his sleep on May 5, 2025. Ed was a standout athlete in high school and was inducted into Paola’s Athletic Hall…