Couple to wed Aug. 23 in Louisiana

David and Betty Lethcho of Fontana announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Angela Dawn Lethcho, to William Dustin Holder. Dusty is the son of Mike and Penny Holder of Jonesboro, La.

Finding courage in a time of sorrow

The driver never looked back to his left again.

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Sketches from the past

Cecil Brown has discovered his own personal fountain of youth — and it comes in the form of a fountain pen.

After having a heart attack in 1991 and open heart surgery in 1992, Cecil’s health problems climaxed in 1998, when he was diagnosed with congestive heart failure.

Henn fans eight in one-hit, 11-0 shutout

ARMA, Kan. — To say Andrew Henn dominated the second round of the Major Division all-star playoffs for Paola in an 11-0 shutout against Girard on Friday night is an understatement.

Tomatoes, pride of the garden, have their share of problems

Gardening is a hobby many people enjoy. But just because it is enjoyable does not mean it is easy. Those of you who have had a garden in the past, or have one now, know exactly what I am talking about. Keeping up with the weeds, insects and diseases in a garden can be quite challenging.

Team Financial agrees to settle

Officials from Paola-based Team Financial Inc. announced Friday that they have reached a settlement with a former board member that will bypass the need for a proxy contest.

It’s no illusion: Budget woes lead to smaller page sizes

Most of you probably noticed the newspaper pages are a little narrower this week. The economy has taken its toll on many businesses, and the newspaper industry is no different.

Peoples Bank sold

Patriots Bank of Garnett has entered into an agreement to purchase the Paola branch of Peoples Bank, which currently is located on the south side of Park Square.