Diederich, Kemplay

Chrissy Diederich and James Kemplay, both of Gardner, were married May 24 in the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Paola.

Love of the ride gives way to business

Bob Metcalf’s smoky-colored grey and black BRP Can-Am Spyder Roadster sits parked in a stall along Main Street in downtown Spring Hill.

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Budget and boat keep rescue team afloat

One year after the July flooding that devastated Osawatomie, members of the Miami County Water Rescue Team continue to train themselves in case the unthinkable were to happen again ­— and they’re more prepared than ever before.

When the floodwaters started to overtake Osawatomie last summer, the seven members on the water rescue team started to get a bit nervous about the situation in front of them.

Klaasmeyer celebrates 13th birthday with win as Athletics beat Rockies in season finale, 6-2

D.J. Mitchell doubled and homered as the Athletics defeated the Rockies 6-2, starting teammate Tucker Klaasmeyer’s 13th birthday celebration off on the right foot Thursday evening.

Youths win state rodeo honors

Two Miami County youth rodeo contestants took top honors at the 2008 Kansas National Barrel Horse Association State Championships held recently in Topeka.

Donation to pay for projects on Square

When Carol Everhart of the Paola Chamber of Commerce received a letter earlier this year from a man looking to donate a large sum of money for a city project, she responded as many would have done in her place.

New equipment for water rescue team makes us all safer

The Miami County Water Rescue Team’s recent acquisition of a new Zodiac boat is a drastic improvement in the safety of residents across the county, not just in Osawatomie.

Crews wrapping up 303rd Street project near schools

Road crews are nearing completion of the 303rd Street project near Paola’s schools, and they’re preparing to start an even bigger one.