Election results posted online
The results of the Tuesday, Aug. 6, primary election were not available at press time, but they are posted on the Republic’s website at republic- online.com.
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Fuchs wins Outstanding Contributor Award
WICHITA – Retired Paola High School music educator Jim Fuchs of Paola received the Outstanding Contributor Award at the annual convention of the Kansas Bandmasters Association. The 51st annual summer convention took place July 10-13 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Wichita.
Medical Center Auxiliary awards nursing scholarships
PAOLA - The Miami County Medical Center Auxiliary recently awarded nursing scholarships to Emersyn Smith and Jaycie Roseberry-Bright. Both recipients received $1,000 scholarships for their nursing education, and they were honored during a presentation July 31 at the Paola Country Club.
Fun at the Lane Agricultural Fair
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Osawatomie creates RHID to help develop Fifth Street Terrace
OSAWATOMIE – Osawatomie has established a Reinvestment Housing Incentive District (RHID) to encourage development of the planned Fifth Street Terrace Subdivision. RHID is a program designed to aid developers in building housing within communities by assisting in the financing of public infrastructure improvements.
Paola American Legion installs officers
PAOLA – The 2024-2025 officers recently were installed for American Legion Post 156 in Paola. The installation was officiated by incoming District Commander Anthony Pantoja.
Cowboys, cowgirls shine in Miami County Fair Rodeo
PAOLA – John Allen and Jack Joeckel had quite a battle for first place in the saddle bronc riding competition at the Miami County Fair Rodeo. Allen turned in a score of 78, defeating Joeckel by one point for the title.
Hensley among top high school bull riders in the world
ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. - Paola cowboy Jace Hensley placed himself among the elite bull riders in high school, not just in the U n i t e d States, but also around the globe.
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125 years ago (1899) Annual Holiness camp meeting for this part of Kansas will start July 27 between the State Hospital and the bridge. There will be a large tent and smaller tents for campers.
Chapter DQ, P.E.O. honors scholarship winners
Members of Chapter DQ, P.E.O. recently honored two of the organization’s endowed scholarship winners.