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Booe named executive director of Miami County Community Foundation

September 18, 2024

Tammy Booe of Osawatomie has been named the executive director of the Miami County Community Foundation.The foundation was established in 2007 with a mission to improve the business climate, quality of life, and cultural and educational development in Miami County.The foundation consists of several donor-advised funds and scholarship funds of all sizes.“We are dedicated to supporting the community where we work, live, and play,” Tammy said.The Foundation assists donors in achieving their philanthropic objectives by establishing restricted and unrestricted endowments during their lifetime or through planned giving.Income from these endowments and donations are used to provide grants to various Miami County nonprofit organizations that are positively impacting their communities, according to a news release.The foundation recently received a grant to hire a full-time executive director effective Sept.

Paola’s approved budget is not revenue neutral

September 18, 2024

PAOLA - Paola City Council members have approved a 2025 budget that includes a small tax rate increase and prioritizes attracting and maintaining employees.Council members discussed the budget during their meeting Tuesday, Sept.

One of Kansas’ first oil wells still in operation in Paola

September 18, 2024

PAOLA – A piece of Kansas history sits tucked along the side of Ottawa Street, just three blocks east of Silver Street in Paola.The ROE Lease Well No.

Paola Eagles carnival raises money for local schools

September 18, 2024

PAOLA – The smell of hot dogs on the grill, a flick of the wrist for the bean bag toss, blaring sirens, walking for cake, face painting and a hard thrown strike to cool someone off in the dunk tank were a few of the activities at the Paola Eagles carnival to raise money for area schools.The event held Saturday, Sept.

Unfounded OMS threat determined to be from other state

September 13, 2024

BY BRIAN MCCAULEY bmccauley@cherryroad.com OSAWATOMIE – A social media post threatening violence at a school referred to as “OMS” created concern for students, parents and… Login to continue reading Login…

Kaskaskia Place offers Victorian charm

September 11, 2024

PAOLA – Scott Shappell has always loved the Queen Ann Victorian home that was built in 1904 and sits majestically at the corner of Kaskaskia and Agate streets in Paola. When Scott was attending Paola High School in the late 1980s, his friend Kenny Carter and family lived there.

Kelsey sentenced to more than five years in prison

September 11, 2024

PAOLA – Former Paola High School track coach and substitute teacher Chad E. Kelsey has been sentenced to five years and eight months in prison for sex acts with a minor who also is his step-niece.

September 11, 2024

The regular monthly meeting of the Twin Valley 4-H Club was held at Trinity Lutheran Church on Aug. 18.

Tri-Ko staff travels to Topeka for proclamation

September 11, 2024

TOPEKA — Gov. Laura Kelly recently issued a proclamation in honor of national Direct Support Professionals (DSP) Appreciation Week, and staff and residents of Tri-Ko in Osawatomie made the trip to Topeka for the signing ceremony.

Chiefs flags to benefit Ronald McDonald House sell out in record time

September 11, 2024

People were lined up get their “back-toback” Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl flags to benefit the Ronald McDonald House before the lights were turned on at the Paola McDonald’s. Last year, sales of the Kansas City Chiefs flags following their Super Bowl victory against the Philadelphia Eagles in 2023 raised more than $1 million dollars.