Major Robert Welk Johnson, U.S. Air Force, Retired It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Bob Johnson. Bob passed peacefully surrounded by his loving and devoted wife Shari and family. He ...

Joseph Lee Birdsong, 32, of Pleasanton led law enforcement officers on a high-speed pursuit beginning shortly after midnight Saturday, June 21. Miami County Sheriff’s Office By Brian McCauleybmccauley ...

Sondra Kay Gilmore, a beloved educator, devoted family member, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2025, in Olathe, Kansas, at the age of 81. Born on July 13, 1943, in Quincy, ...

The John Brown Jamboree parade will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 19, in downtown Osawatomie. File photo By Brian [email protected] OSAWATOMIE — Osawatomie’s annual John Brown Jamboree ...

Lanie Engle does a flip during a tumbling routine to the music of “Perfect Illusion” for the Miami County Dance Movement “At the Circus” recital 2025 held at the Louisburg High School auditorium at ...

Paola USD 368 Board of Education members discuss school site visits and the possibility of going inside classrooms. The discussion took place during the school board meeting Monday, June 9. Paola USD ...

With hearts full of love and sorrow, we remember Patricia “Patti” Counter, who passed away peacefully on June 9, 2025. Patti was a devoted nurse, a caring mother and grandmother, and a cherished ...

Former coaches Gary Griffin, Louisburg, and Paola’s Michael Dumpert were recently inducted into the Greater Kansas City Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame during the annual Metro Classic held ...

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Gary Lasher, who departed this life on June 15, 2025, at the age of 81 surrounded by loved ones. Gary was born on March 30, 1944 in Kansas City, ...

Louisburg swimmers (from left) Sabra Brueggen, Janie Harth and Cadence Weichert pose for pictures on senior night. The three ended their high school careers with the Miami County girls swim team at ...

Drayton, 11 months, checks out a fish caught by Gavin West of Osawatomie as he is held by his mother, Brooke Thomas, during the 28th annual Kids and Cops Fishing Tournament at Lake Miola on Saturday, ...

Steve Grandon of the Paola High School Class of 1975 shares stories with his classmates at the annual alumni luncheon. Brian McCauley / Miami County Republic By Brian [email protected] ...