City of Iola crews helped CITF replace dirt in the group’s flower barrels around the square. Someone also captured this fox enjoying himself in the fresh dirt. CITF plants flowers and decorates the barrels during…

Accidents On Feb. 3, a vehicle driven by Johnathon Burris turned west onto Miller Road and damaged property owned by Tramec LLC, then turned south into the Walmart parking lot and damaged the lawn, trees,…

Who doesn’t love an Easter egg hunt? A local fundraising effort will scatter chocolate-filled eggs over participating yards overnight on March 30. “Egg My Yard” is a fundraiser for Miss Chelsea’s Dance Academy’s competition dance…

The exit ramps at U.S. 169 and Douglas (Plummer) road interchange 2 miles north of Chanute will be closed Monday through Wednesday. The Kansas Department of Transportation will install light towers there. The north- and…

St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church and Hope Unlimited are teaming up for a community Chicken and Noodle Dinner Fundraiser from 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 29. The entree will be accompanied by mashed potatoes, green…

Dear Carolyn: My ex-wife asked for a separation in December 2022, and we finalized the divorce in August, so it’s not even been six months. I know it was for the best; we weren’t happy…

CHEROKEE — The Marmaton Valley High School forensics team claimed the Three Rivers League championship Saturday. Several students qualified for the state speech and drama championships by placing first or second in their respective competitions.…

Pastor Chase Riebel’s message Sunday was “The Second Sign: Healing an Official’s Son” from John 4: 46-54. We are to walk by faith not by sight. Jesus wanted us to believe even without seeing signs…

Ryan Sigg, director of physical plant operations at Allen Community College, spoke to the Kiwanis Club on Feb. 13 about major projects that he has overseen at the school since assuming his role in fall…

Dear Carolyn: I’m a middle-aged hetero woman who has been divorced for many years. I gained 20 pounds over the past couple of years due to hormone imbalance (thanks, menopause!). I’ve also recently discovered that…