LOUISBURG – Crews will sweep Louisburg Cemetery on Tuesday, Oct. 1, and dispose of any items not in a permanent vase attached to the monument, according to a city of Louisburg news release.

LOUISBURG — A man who has started three drug and alcohol addiction treatment centers — two in Southern California and a 12-acre retreat near Osawatomie — is looking to open another center in Miami County.

OSAWATOMIE – Char Schmidt released the knife and watched it rotate end over end until it hit a wooden target with a clunk. Steve Swift squinted at the target several paces away where the knife had penetrated the wood.

OSAWATOMIE — Battle reenactments, a tomahawk throwing demonstration and historical depictions await attendees of Osawatomie’s annual Freedom Festival.

OSAWATOMIE – Dr. Kristin Feeback has been appointed as the new superintendent of Osawatomie State Hospital.

OSAWATOMIE — A former city administrator for the city of Lansing for 16 years has been selected to serve as interim city manager until the city of Osawatomie can find outgoing manager Don Cawby’s successor.

PAOLA — The Paola Pathways trail system now features more than 13 miles of trail and bike lanes throughout the community, offering off-road options for pedestrians and bicyclists.

PAOLA — Part of South Agate Street in Paola will be closed to through traffic for the next few weeks while repair work begins on a stretch that provides access to parking behind several county facilities – including the administration building, sheriff’s office and jail.

PAOLA — Local women will have the opportunity to learn how to defend themselves from attackers Saturday during the ninth annual women’s self-defense class organized by the Paola Police Department and instructed by the T.A.K.E. Foundation (The Ali Kemp Educational Foundation).

OSAWATOMIE – Dr. Kristin Feeback has been appointed as the new superintendent of Osawatomie State Hospital.