Paola News

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

Visitors to Lake Miola this weekend will be treated to a display of aerial acrobatics and skilled flying during the annual Heart of America Float Fly featuring miniature remote-controlled airplanes.

Alma E. Jasper, 92, Noble, Okla., formerly of Paola, died May 21, 2012, at the Norman Regional Hospital, Norman, Okla.

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

The Paola Community Center continues to host events of all kinds. During the month of April, we hosted two theater shows and a 5th annual 'Build it Up' talent show to support My Father's House homeless shelter.

Miami County commissioners reviewed a draft resolution Wednesday regarding a permit fee exemption policy, but the overall opinion was to not create any new policy.

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.

The Paola Community Center continues to host events of all kinds. During the month of April, we hosted two theater shows and a 5th annual 'Build it Up' talent show to support My Father's House homeless shelter.

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

Editor's note: The following story was shared by Cpt. Robert Runyan of Paola, who served as an aircraft commander and helicopter platoon leader in Vietnam.

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

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

American Legion Auxiliary Miami Unit No. 156 of Paola has selected three Paola High School juniors to attend the 70th annual Sunflower Girls State.

David Luehrs announces the engagement of his daughter, Meagan Luehrs, to Brandon Elmore, son of Todd and Mary Elmore, all of Paola.

Floyd Earl 'Bill' Massey, 98, a lifetime resident of Miami County, died May 8, 2012, at Miami County Medical Center.

Miami County commissioners spoke with officials from Atchison on Wednesday about helping with the Atchison Emergency Medical Services, which is in need of leadership and reorganization.

Vearl was born March 25, 1918, in Linn County to Percy Cox and Ethel Poole Cox. He was the fourth of six children.

For more than 40 years, the Presbyterian Women's Thrift Shop, 101 E. Piankishaw St., has offered residents a good value.

John McReynolds and Basil M. Simpson published the first Miami County Republican newspaper Aug.

The bride-elect is the daughter of Barbara Brinkley of Paola and the late Randy Cass.