Osawatomie News

Congratulations, you have A access to 117 miles of towering woodlands, clear streams and long prairie vistas dotted with clumps of wild flowers.

Gloria was born on May 9, 1955, in Kansas City, Mo., to Isaac G. and Emily Thomas Razo.

Joseph F. Nicely was an Osawatomie business owner who helped build up Osawatomie's economy and cultural life in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Traveling by land and air, they came by the hundreds. Whether it was from as far away as Washington or just down the street, countless Osawatomie High School alumni made the annual pilgrimage to their alma mater to rekindle fond times and old friendships during the 117th annual Alumni Weekend celebration Friday and Saturday.

It is that time of year again when most of us look forward to some vacation time in conjunction with the Memorial Day weekend.

Noon on June 1 is the deadline for candidates to file for local offices, such as Miami County, township and precinct positions, and June 11 is the deadline for candidates to file for state and federal positions.

Whether you're in the mood for a light breakfast or enough food to keep you stuffed through the day, the Osawatomie Public Library's annual pancake feed fundraiser is the place to be Saturday morning.

John Brown's abolitionist crusade had a dramatic effect on American history, and also impacted international history and added an interesting historical artifact to the John Brown Museum State Historic Site.

It is that time of year again when most of us look forward to some vacation time in conjunction with the Memorial Day weekend.

A 19th-century church in eastern Kansas is one of 10 sites nominated by the state Historical Society for placement on the National Register of Historic Places.

GIRARD, Kan. - Brandon Oakes has been chasing down his cousin, Tyler Antwine's, school record in the 300-meter hurdles since the beginning of last season, and he didn't hide his emotions after he set the new mark at the Class 4A regional track and field meet at Girard High School on Friday.

President Obama has said that relentless deregulation and tax cuts -- "you're on your own" economics -- don't result in a strong economy and have "never worked." Rush Limbaugh has repeatedly twisted these words and falsely claimed that Obama is attacking "capitalism" and America itself.

Officials from all across Miami County and neighboring areas gathered in Paola on Wednesday to discuss the future of Kansas Highway 68.

A 22-year-old man suffered serious electrical injuries Thursday night in Paola when the ladder he was moving struck an overhead power line.

John Brown and Osawatomie are linked in the national and international mind, and further evidence of the depth of that connection was confirmed at the Kansas Sampler Festival in Liberal, Kan., on May 5 and 6, 2012.

The Ottawa High School golf team ended its season Monday by finishing sixth in the Osawatomie regional.

The Osawatomie High School class of 2012 marked a historic day as its 84 members donned their caps and gowns, switched their tassels and celebrated the completion of their time as Trojans.

Linda Broxterman and Teresa Reeves arrange items at the garage sale fundraiser Thursday.

Jeff Dorsett waves to a passerby outside Associates in Family Care last week. The small town feeling and truly knowing his patients was what drew him to Osawatomie in the first place.

OSAWATOMIE, Kan. - The family of murdered Senior Airman Clinton Reeves held a garage sale in Osawatomie, Kan., on Thursday in an effort to raise money for his funeral.