Paola fireworks display set for July 3
PAOLA — A patriotic tradition will continue in Paola on Thursday, July 3, with the annual fireworks display at Lake Miola in celebration of Independence Day.
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Louisburg gears up for Freedom Fest on July 4
LOUISBURG — Area residents can celebrate Independence Day at Lewis-Young Park on Friday, July 4, during Louisburg’s annual Freedom Fest.
Surfin’ USA pays tribute to Beach Boys during John Brown Jamboree
OSAWATOMIE – Surfin’ USA “A Tribute to the Beach Boys” rocked a full day of activities at the John Brown Jamboree on Saturday, June 21.
Vehicle theft leads to injury along U.S. Highway 69
Law enforcement officers are searching for a man who reportedly critically injured someone while stealing a 2004 black GMC Envoy that was stopped near U.S. Highway 69 and 232nd Street in the early morning hours of Sunday, June 22.
High-speed pursuit ends in arrest
A driver fled from law enforcement officers from multiple agencies during a high-speed pursuit throughout Miami County on the morning of Saturday, June 21.
Commission approves new electronic polling pads
Miami County election volunteers will be able to use 30 new electronic polling pads to check-in voters thanks to a $37,600 purchase approved by the Miami County Commission.
PHS students earn Microsoft Office Specialist Excel certification
PAOLA - Several Paola High School students recently passed an exam that earned them Microsoft Office Specialist Excel certification.
Dumpert, Griffin inducted into football coaches hall of fame
LIBERTY, Mo. - Michael Dumpert of Paola and Louisburg’s Gary Griffin were inducted into the Greater Kansas City Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame during the annual Metro Classic.
Brueggen wraps up swimming career with two medals at state meet
TOPEKA - Sabra Brueggen of Louisburg ended her high school swimming career with a pair of medals at the Class 5-1A Kansas State Swim and Dive Championships.
Kids and Cops Fishing Tournament features 56 teams
PAOLA – Fifty-six teams participated in the 28th annual Kids and Cops Fishing Tournament at Lake Miola.