Mermis ends prep wrestling career on top of the podium
SPRING HILL – Campbell Mermis set a goal entering her senior season, her final year of high school wrestling for the Spring Hill Lady Broncos.
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Spring Hill Lady Broncos win Class 5A substate title to punch ticket to state
SPRING HILL – The Spring Hill Lady Broncos defeated the Blue Valley Southwest Timberwolves, winning the Class 5A substate championship to punch their tickets to state.
Louisburg mayor, council clash over appointments
LOUISBURG – Louisburg Mayor Donna Cook clashed with a majority of City Council members regarding the appointments of the city administrator and city attorney positions during a meeting Monday, March 3.
Teen heroes help evacuate burning home
PAOLA – Sixteen-year-old Lucas Nance just happened to roll over on his pillow and look toward his bedroom window when he was awakened by popping sounds and flashing lights at about 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 5.
World War II veteran shares D-Day experience
LOUISBURG – It’s been more than 80 years, but when Kenneth “K.B.” Smith closes his eyes, he can still see some of the faces of the men who served with him on the USS Satterlee in World War II.
Brighton Adams wins second straight county spelling bee
OSAWATOMIE – When Brighton Adams won the Miami County Spelling Bee last year, he carried a lucky charm given to him by his fifth-grade teacher.
Rockers, Johnson win state titles as Panthers place second in Class 4A
SALINA – Bryson Rockers and Brock Johnson won individual titles as the Paola Panther wrestling team placed second in the Class 4A state tournament held at Tony’s Event Center in Salina.
PHS students continue to speak out against removal of Safe Zone signs
PAOLA – For the second straight month, Paola High School students pleaded with Paola school board members to reverse a decision to remove rainbow-colored Safe Zone signs at the high school.
County treasurer makes impassioned plea for security upgrades
Miami County Treasurer Tricia Lee told Miami County commissioners Feb. 12 that if security upgrades aren’t made at the tax office and motor vehicle department, she will not fully invest county funds.
Fennel, Sallee lead Trojans to thrilling win on winter homecoming
OSAWATOMIE – Osawatomie king candidate Tucker Fennel and teammate Jasper Sallee had a night for winter homecoming, combining for 41 points in a victory against Pioneer League rival Santa Fe Trail.