TIMOTHY PECHANEC
TIMOTHY PECHANEC Timothy Francis Pechanec, born on December 19, 1954, in Great Bend, Kansas, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2025, in Olathe, Kansas. A devoted husband, loving father and…
September 2025
Read MoreTIMOTHY PECHANEC
JAMES OLIVER, JR.
JAMES OLIVER, JR. DECEMBER 16, 1933 – SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 Paola, KS: James Alvin Oliver, Jr., age 91, of Hillsdale, KS, passed away September 16, 2025, at 6:00pm with family…
Fans pack the stands for Lady Trojans home opener
OSAWATOMIE – There was a full house at Mac Steele Gymnasium for the Osawatomie Lady Trojans volleyball team’s home opener.
Lady Panthers suffer first loss in battle of unbeaten teams
PAOLA - There was a little more electricity in the Paola High School gymnasium with the Lady Panthers playing the Chanute Blue Comets in a showdown of undefeated teams.
Jackie McLean’s quilts shine with love of family and friends
PAOLA – Jackie McLean’s first quilting memory was as a 10-year-old girl lying on the floor of her Osawatomie home while she helped her mother tie a quilt.
Traffic stop leads to drug-related arrest
OSAWATOMIE – Osawatomie police officers recently conducted a traffic stop that led to the discovery of methamphetamine and the arrest of the 48-year-old driver.
Wicker starting middle hitter for Barton County Cougars
GREAT BEND, Kan. - Freshman Brylynn Wicker is a starting middle blocker for Barton County College Cougars.
Haefele playing volleyball at Allen County
IOLA – Alyssa Haefele is a defensive specialist for the Allen County Community College Red Devils volleyball team.
Three critically injured in crash on bridge
Three people were critically injured in a two-vehicle accident on a bridge spanning Bull Creek on 343rd Street west of Columbia Road.
Masons present $5,000 check to Miami County Cancer Foundation
PAOLA – The Paola Masonic Lodge presented a check for $5,000 to the Miami County Cancer Foundation.