Sydney Jo Johnston was born Aug. 1, 2012, at Allen County Hospital.  She weighed 6 pounds and 9 ounces and was 17 1/2 inches long.  Sydney’s parents are Jeremy and Tiffany Johnston.  Her maternal grandparents…

Paul and Saundra Upshaw will celebrate 50 years together on Aug. 19, 2012.  The couple was married in the First Presbyterian Church in Iola.  Rev. Thomas Nyquist and Rev. Lyle B. Roe officiated at the…

Sara Meiwes and Scott Stinnett are planning an Oct. 20 wedding at St. John’s Catholic Church in Iola. The bride-elect is the daughter of Gene and Karen Meiwes. She is a 2007 graduate of Marmaton…

Maxton Eli Coltrane was born June 1, 2012, in Chanute.  He weighed 6 pounds and was 20 inches long. Maxton was born to parents Lacy and Brian Coltrane.  Maternal grandparents are Jolene Boeken and the…

Sheila Bolling and M. Bryan Weide are soon to be married.  The bride is the daughter of Wally and Rose Mayo. The groom is the son of Pat and the late Phil Weide Sr. They…

Cheryl Smith and Clint Boyce will be married Oct. 6, 2012, at the quarry of Pete and Linda Smith.  Cheryl is the daughter of Pete and Linda Smith, Colony.  Clint is the son of Roger…

Caley Churchwell and Dr. Eric Hedman will be united in marriage at 2 p.m. Nov. 10, 2012, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Joplin. Father J. Friedel will officiate.  Caley is the daughter of Chris and…

George and Pat Weston, currently residing in Oklahoma City, are celebrating their 50th anniversary.  They were married Aug. 25, 1962, at St, Martin’s Church in Piqua.  Their children are Ron and wife Denise Weston and…

Andrea Rae Westerman and Joey Brattin will be married Sept. 8, 2012, at the Kiowa Community Building at 5:30 p.m. Andrea is the daughter of Donna Westerman, Colony, and Terry Westerman, Wichita.  Joey is the…

Barbara and David Morey of Audubon, Minn., formerly of Iola, announce the engagement of their daughter, Heather Morey, to Andrew Hauck.  Heather is a 2008 graduate from Lake Park/Audubon High School. After graduation Heather attended…