How about flapjacks and spaghetti for dinner tonight?That may not sound like an appetizing combination, but by partaking you can help out a couple of worthy causes.Her friends and co-workers at USD 257 food service…

I find myself in dad’s bedroom more often these days. On his dresser are two pictures of mother and him.The pictures are of happier days, of course. One is from a standard church directory photo…

PLEASANTON — Crest High’s Kurston Gilliland continued to rack up the wins in throwing events Tuesday at the Pleasanton Invitational Track Meet.Gilliland took home the top spot in the girls shot put and javelin.Her shot…

OSWEGO — Some early rainouts will mean a busy few weeks for Marmaton Valley High’s track team for the rest of the season.Two days after belatedly opening their season in Yates Center — two prior…

ERIE — Yates Center High’s junior varsity golfers contended with a difficult course and worse weather conditions Thursday in a tournament hosted by Erie High School.Derrick Heslop shot a 62, good for 18th in the…

Mother Nature continues to wreak havoc on area sports teams and their spring schedules.Iola High’s golf and junior varsity baseball and softball games were called off at midweek, as were several other schools’ activities.The potential…

COFFEYVILLE — Allen Community College’s hurlers had a rough go of it Thursday, dropping an 11-7 decision to Coffeyville. The game had been suspended from April 2 due to rain.The Red Devils sent five pitchers…

YATES CENTER — Several area athletes converged upon Yates Center Tuesday for the Yates Center Invitational Track Meet.Marais Des Cygnes Valley took home the boys championship, racking up 102 points, followed by Waverly with 97.…

Betty M. Camac, 79, Bronson, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2013, at Moran Manor.Betty was born Oct. 16, 1933, at Neosho Falls, the daughter of Robert “Bert” and Gladys (Anderson) Covault. She grew up in…

Larry D. Stalnaker, 75, Iola, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2013, at his home.Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced later by Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Memorial Chapel of Iola. Online condolences for the family…