Jan 22, 2025 · Donald Gene “Lefty” Armstrong, 76, of Paola, Kansas, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2025. Don was born June 1, 1948, in Paola, the youngest son of Henry Walker Armstrong and…

3 days ago · A 23-year-old Louisburg man is awaiting sentencing after reaching a plea agreement days before going to trial to defend rape and other charges.

Dec 27, 2024 · Lorraine “Kitty” Knecht, a beloved long-time resident of Paola, Kansas, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2024, at the Miami County Medical Center in Paola, at the age of 92. Visitation will take place on Friday, January 3, 2025, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Rosary will be on Saturday, January 4, 2025, beginning at 10:00am with the […]

Dec 27, 2024 · Glenda “Gayle” DeHoff, affectionately known as GG, passed away peacefully December 23, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and a life well-lived. Visitation will be held at 10:00 am, Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, 5 S. 8th Street, Louisburg, Kansas 66053. Funeral service will follow at 11 am, also […]

“Ethel Dean Cole, 78, of Osawatomie, KS passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024 at the Life Care Center of Burlington, KS. Ethel was born on November 22, 1946, in Telequah, OK, the daughter of Carl and Hazel ’Juanita’ (Hamm) Osbin. Throughout her life, Ethel was a long-time resident of both Osawatomie, KS and Seminole, OK. […]

Opinion January 28, 2025 Bring on the little smokies and meatballs My kids are spoiled. Obituaries News January 29, 2025 Paola firefighter Joe Flake retires after nearly 30 years of service PAOLA – Joe Flake is proud of his hometown and the legacy he is leaving at the Paola Fire Department as he heads into […]

Bill L Koelsch, age 80, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on December 25, 2024. Bill was a father to seven, grandfather to twenty-seven, and great-grandfather to seven. Bill’s legacy of love, service, and generosity will live on in the hearts of those who knew him. His love for his neighbors, friends, family, and […]

Paola firefighter Joe Flake retires after nearly 30 years of service January 29, 2025; Medical emergency leads to inmate’s death January 29, 2025; USD 367 looking at May or August for school bond election January 28, 2025; Louisburg teacher wins Kansas Horizon Award January 28, 2025; Award-winning Saturday Night Fights returns to Paola January 28, 2025 ...

Kansas Day celebrates state’s rich musical history February 3, 2025; Spring Hill USD 230 to ask voters for $60 million school bond February 3, 2025; Plea deal reached days before rape trial February 3, 2025; Museum volunteers eager to research family, property history February 3, 2025; Winter homecoming week ends with Panther crowning Friday evening February 3, 2025

Jan 8, 2025 · Hubert “Hugh” Eugene Ketcher, 84, Spring Hill, Kansas passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025 at the Village of Olathe. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, January 13, 2025 with a funeral service to follow at Antioch Community Baptist Church, 22668 S. Waverly Rd, Spring Hill, Kansas. Burial at Antioch Cemetery, Spring Hill, Kansas. Memorial contributions […]