Battling Spanish nettles and describing a bear encounter
I am thankful for the plentiful rain this past week. Our area of the county was quite parched, dusty, and mighty dry. My yard is already showing green improvements, and it is looking good.
September 2025
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Attitudes for the best possible experience
Earlier this month, I traveled to South Africa with the American Farm Bureau’s Partners in Advocacy Leadership program.
Perfect Ten: Lady Panthers defeat Ottawa in five sets to roll to 10-0
PAOLA – Members of the Paola Lady Panthers volleyball team defeated Ottawa in five sets, running their record to 10-0.
Buffalos run for six TDs in 42-35 victory against Eagles
LA CYGNE – The Prairie View Buffalos game against their Pioneer League rival Wellsville Eagles was an old-fashioned offensive slug fest.
Blocktoberfest celebrates German heritage with family reunion atmosphere
BLOCK – Bierocks were among the favorite staples during the 12th annual Blocktoberfest.
Lady Trojans take Burlington to three sets in tough loss
WELLSVILLE – The Osawatomie Lady Trojans volleyball team had a tough night with two hard-fought matches against Burlington and Wellsville on the road.
Lady Cats sweep Bonner Springs, roll to 8-3
FRONTENAC – The Louisburg Lady Cats volleyball team was runner-up in the Frontenac Invitational.
Lady Panthers battle Shawnee Mission North, heat on home tennis courts
PAOLA – It was a hot one for the Paola Lady Panthers tennis team on their home courts.
Paola girls run down varsity, junior varsity team titles at Wellsville
WELLSVILLE – The Paola Lady Panthers cross country team ran down a pair of team titles at the Wellsville Invitational.
Jayhawks lineman Eli Richmond coming to Cowboy Coffee Post to meet fans
PAOLA – University of Kansas offensive lineman Eli Richmond will be back in his old stomping grounds with a visit to the Cowboy Coffee Post.