Paola News

Small towns throughout the nation have been noted for the sense of community and helpful neighbors.

After months of discussion and revisions, city council members last week approved an ordinance authorizing the operation of golf carts within city limits.

When I first came to Paola in 1991, part of my reporting duties were to cover police and sheriffa s news for the Miami County Republic, and, it was not long before I got the nickname a oeScoopa from the law enforcement officers.

Paola Mayor Artie Stuteville certainly is a woman of many talents. When shea s not driving a taxi around town, running her coin laundromat, teaching youngsters how to dance or leading city meetings, she may be found in the kitchen, where she has perfected some tasty recipes over the years.

Bob Harrington first started working for The Miami Republican newspaper in Paola on May 24, 1949 - he would never leave.

The Miami County Conservation District honored 30 winners from more than 600 entries in its poster, essay and limerick contest with a pizza party Oct.

Paola Police officers arrested a woman last week who is accused of victimizing several local businesses during the past few weeks, and officers are releasing her photo and information in the hopes that anyone else who may have been victimized by her will come forward.

There will be plenty of Halloween fun to go around this weekend in Paola. Paola USD 368 students will be getting into the spooky spirit of the fall season Friday afternoon during the annual a oemonstrous march.a Sunflower Elementary School students decked out in their Halloween costumes will head over to Cottonwood Elementary School to team up with ...

Paola High School theater students will join members of the drama club, KAYS and other organizations on Halloween to help refill the dwindling shelves of the communitya s food pantry.

Parents, students and other community members can now receive instant updates on Paola USD 368 events, school closings, early dismissals and other district news thanks to a new Panther Alerts system.

Three University of Kansas students are working to promote international education after winning federal scholarships to study abroad.

Clara Vallacqua and Margaret Lawrence are just two of more than 60 foster grandparents in Miami County who were honored for their varying years of service in the program during a recognition dinner Oct.

Although Lakemary Center is currently expanding its facility, the center wona t receive funding help from the city.

Paola USD 368 administrators celebrated National School Lunch Week last week by lending a helping hand to the districta s food service workers.

Paola FFA members had a successful trip to Sundstrom Dairy in Ottawa last week when they competed in the East Central District Dairy Contest.

The committee to select Miami County Conservation District conservation awards will meet at 9 a.m. Oct.

Linda Meinig will always remember Dean Scherman's quiet demeanor and amazing intelligence.

Dedication of the Thomas A. Schwartz Theater at the Paola Community Center was conducted Friday afternoon with a reception for Schwartz and refreshments.

The cascading jets and illuminating lights of Paola Park Squarea s new fountain along with the recently-renovated gazebo have been delighting passersby for the past few months, and local residents can officially dedicate the attractions during a patriotic concert Saturday.The 35th Infantry Division Band of the Kansas Army National Guard presents a ...

Cottonwood Elementary School first-graders got a taste of the working world Friday when they toured six businesses around Paolaa s Park Square.