Month: August 2018
With John McCain, you never quite knew. That was a big part of his appeal, one of the things that made him interesting, and also one of the things that drove people who value ideological…
With seventy-some days to the 2018 general election, Greg Orman has become reviled by Democrats and others as a spoiler, who could easily help far-right Republican Kris Kobach win election as governor of Kansas. It…
Jeanne Marie Cooper, 72, wife of Michael Dean Cooper, peacefully passed away in her sleep on Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018. A memorial service in her honor will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at First…
SALINA, Kan. (AP) A group of Kansas Wesleyan University alumni have established an endowed scholarship to honor the founder of The Land Institute. The scholarship for pioneering conservation researcher Wes Jackson will give recipients…
A group focused on political action meets tonight to discuss recent elections and plan steps to form its own chapter of the Kansas League of Women Voters. A group of about eight has been working…
Dear Carolyn: I am in a fairly new relationship (three months) with an attorney who divorced after 25 years of marriage. He loves to travel and told me that since he has a lot of…
Dear Dr. Roach: You have mentioned diseases of the blood marrow in the column before, but what does the bone marrow actually do? T.S.B. Answer: The main job of the bone marrow is to…
At Weeks End A college student again, after 54 years? That may sound a little far-fetched, but its something Im seriously considering. On two occasions this week I talked with a general studies advisor at…
The Southwind Extension Districts Woodson County office, in conjunction with the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas, will present an Aging With Attitude Expo in Fort Scott April 26. To assist with planning, the Community Foundation…
Food commodities will be available at 4:30 p.m. Monday at Wesley United Methodist Church to qualifying recipients. Participants are asked to enter the east door. First-time recipients must bring proof of income.
