Iola’s AA American Legion baseball squad brought home its second straight state title over the weekend. But the Indians hardly felt like celebrating.Iola crowned after rain washes out title game   PRATT — The Iola…

Mildred C. “Midge” Chambers, 103, Carlyle, passed away Saturday, Aug. 3, 2013, at Tara Gardens in Iola.Midge was born Jan. 15, 1910, in Bolivar, Mo., the daughter of James William and Lanola Elizabeth (Epley) Higginbotham.…

Clarence R. Frederick, 86, died Thursday, Aug. 1, 2013, at his home in Broken Arrow, Okla.He was born Sept. 5, 1926, in Humboldt, the son of Raymond and Clara (Westerman) Frederick.Clarence was a veteran of…

Phoebe Paul-Mott, 85, Gas, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2012, at the Anderson County Hospital, Garnett.She was born April 20, 1928, in Rosebud, S.D., the daughter of James and Julia (Stone) Greenwood. Phoebe attended…

PRATT — It’s not the outcome the Iola faithful was looking for, but the Post 15 Indians remain unbowed in their pursuit of a AA American Legion state championship. Rainy weather forced the suspension of…

Elaine Tastove and Westin Holloway are happy to announce their engagement to be married. The couple will be married at 3 p.m. Sept. 28 at St. Teresa Catholic Church, Westphalia.Elaine is the daughter of Robert…

Richard and Cheryl Manbeck are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary Aug. 10 at LaHarpe City Hall from 2 to 4 p.m.They were married Aug. 14, 1963, in Fort Scott.Their four children Mike and Robin, Michelle…

Harvey and Janie (Runer) Pratt celebrated 60 years of marriage on July 26. The couple was married on July 26, 1953. They celebrated with family and friends on July 27, 2013 at 5 p.m. The…

Levi Meiwes’ red ribbon-winning hog apparently had an inkling of what was in store — it was about to be sold and soon will be packaged as ham, sausage and bacon.When young Levi started to…

The Heskett family has started somewhat of a tradition — and their craft has brought them nothing but success.Isaac, Kody and Michelle Heskett — 12, 23 and 20, respectively — have been working with leather…