Paola News

The whole country will get a taste of Miami County in early August when New York Post travel reporter Jennifer Ceaser publishes an article as part of the Posta s a oe50 States in 50 Weeksa travel guide.

The parents of Emmy Valizan and Michael Hobart, all of Spring Hill, are announcing their childrena s engagement.

A daughter, Ruby Faye Kane, was born June 23, 2009, at St. Lukea s South Hospital in Overland Park, to Chris and Kathy Kane of Paola.

Thousands of fans plan to be in Los Angeles today to pay their final respects to the King of Pop, Michael Jackson.

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Paola drivers will now have to get used to a four-way stop at the intersection of Hedge Lane and 303rd Street.

The Paola Community Center has hosted a couple of big events since its renovations were complete earlier this year, but at least one Paola City Council member isn't impressed with the progress.

The Paola Rotary Club is seeking entries for this year's Miami County Fair Parade.

Forty-nine babies and their proud parents packed Osawatomie High Schoola s auditorium for the annual John Brown Jamboree baby contest Saturday.

Every summer, when the Heartland Art Guild presents its annual exhibit of miniature art works, it proves again the old adage that good things come in small packages.

It's there for anyone who needs it - no proof of eligibility required. And it's a service organizers say is essential in Louisburg during a time when the economy is tougher than it has been in recent years.

The walls of Paolaa s Jackson Hotel tell a story of a luxurious past, one involving movie stars and rich historical significance, and ita s a story Richard Miller and his family arena t ready to see come to an end just yet.

Charles Bauer is a Kansas resident who was upset his propane tank didn't weigh as much as he thought it should.

A Paola man found guilty of holding his estranged wife hostage and threatening two other people with a handgun last summer just south of Paola was sentenced June 10 to nearly five years in a state prison.

Allen Baldridge of Paola and Sarah Barron of Prairie Village announce their engagement and approaching marriage.

Paola USD 368 officials are asking local residents to be on the lookout for door-to-door scams.

Karen Ulanski has a passion for what she does, and that passion was rewarded earlier this month.

It was graduation day Sunday in Paola for 46 adults of varying ages who all put in the work and dedication required to earn their GEDs.

I often wonder if anyone reads what I write. It becomes a major concern. If no one is reading, why should I write? I occasionally hear from friends who I assume are being nice and just use my column as a means of conversation.

Coach Bill Snyder , Co-Chair of Kansas Mentors, announced Thursday the recipients of the 2009 Outstanding Mentoring Match award.