Senior strummers find their groove
PAOLA - Anyone who pays a visit to the “Strum as You Are” strumming class each Monday at the Paola Senior Center will find an eclectic group of musicians.
September 2025
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Carolyn Jacobs retires after 64-year banking career
PAOLA – First Option Bank in Paola was decorated with balloons, flowers, photos and mementos on Aug. 15 during a retirement celebration for Carolyn Jacobs.
Good Day Ice Cream is welcome addition to Park Square
PAOLA – It’s been two months since Good Day Ice Cream opened on the south side of Paola’s Park Square, and the business has already developed a strong customer base.
Recognizing Constitution Week in Miami County
Renee Slinkard of the Marais des Cygnes Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) has been cross-crossing Miami County in an effort to promote awareness of the U.S. Constitution.
Proposed Louisburg budget exceeds revenue neutral rate
LOUISBURG – Louisburg City Council members voted 4-1 to allow the 2026 budget to exceed the revenue neutral rate (RNR), but the budget won’t be finalized until after a public hearing Sept. 15.
Nepotism policy modified for Osawatomie Fire Department
OSAWATOMIE – The city of Osawatomie’s personnel policy prohibiting nepotism has been modified to allow family members of firefighters to serve on the volunteer fire department as long as they are not immediate family members of the fire chief.
Volunteer honored for 67 years of service to Osawatomie State Hospital
OSAWATOMIE – Stanton Adams recently was honored for 67 years of service to the Osawatomie State Hospital (OSH).
State hospital razing Carmichael and Rush buildings
OSAWATOMIE – Osawatomie State Hospital officials recently announced that the Carmichael and Rush buildings on its campus are in the process of being razed.
Remembering the Battle of Osawatomie
The Battle of Osawatomie was fought in modern day John Brown Memorial Park on Aug. 30, 1856, between a force of 30 to 45 free state defenders of Osawatomie led by John Brown and 250 proslavery militia men led by John Reid.
Choosing to walk or ride in the good ol’ days
It’s hard to see a yellow school bus and not think about all the hours of my childhood spent sitting on one of those hard seats with a stiff back. I hope the modern versions have a little more comfort than the utilitarian transportation I had to ride uphill both ways.