It’s fitting that graduation comes in the spring, a season of new beginnings. Inherently, the completion of one level brings with it the challenges of the next. That’s the hope, at any rate. These days,…

EMPORIA — Aaron True of Southern Coffey County High is ending his senior track and field season with a bang — and plenty of gold. True captured first place in three events at Friday’s Lyon…

WINFIELD — Those with high blood pressure would have been advised not to watch Iola High’s duo of senior Bryan Mueller and sophomore Colby Works play tennis over the weekend. The Mustang doubles team took…

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of the 31st Judicial District and Hope Unlimited brought Child Abuse Prevention Month in April to a close by hosting a Pinwheels for Prevention poster coloring contest for kindergarten through…

FREDONIA — Don’t tell Yates Center High’s athletes about being the smallest school in the Tri-Valley League.Despite fewer numbers than their fellow competitors, the Wildcat boys picked up second place in Thursday’s TVL meet, hosted…

LACYGNE — Marv Smith’s anxiety didn’t end after Iola High’s track teams completed their work Thursday in the Pioneer League Meet.As has been the case all season, Smith has mixed and matched his relay teams…

WINFIELD — Deuce was the word of the day for Iola High’s Bryan Mueller and Colby Works, who opened play Friday at the Class 4A State Tennis Tournament.In tennis, a deuce means each team is…

Willard K. “Bill” Doolittle, 74, LaHarpe, died Thursday, May 15, 2014, at his home. Bill was born May 11, 1940, in Allen County, the son of Willard M. and Esther J. (Kelley) Doolittle. On Aug.…

William Kenneth St. Clair, 67, Iola, died Thursday, May 15, 2014, at his home. Kenny was born Jan. 14, 1947, in Iola, the son of Cecil and Freda (Fretz) St. Clair. He graduated from Iola…

Jodie L. Sager, Manhattan, and Matthew Giller, Manhattan, are happy to announce their engagement to be married. The couple will unite in marriage on July 5, 2014, in Manhattan. Jodie is the daughter of David…