Brandt, Luce

Katie Brandt, daughter of Jerry and Marsha Brandt of Osawatomie, married Ethan Luce of Fontana, the son of Paul and Robyn Luce of Wellsville, in a double-ring ceremony on Aug. 8, 2008. The wedding was held at the Miami County Courthouse in Paola.

Residents get a first look at designs

Residents had the chance to see preliminary designs for a Spring Hill aquatic facility and an improved City Lake Park on Thursday evening and ask questions, voice concerns and provide feedback.

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Jammin’ at Roots

The weather may have held back, but the performers sure didn’t Friday and Saturday at the 19th annual Roots Festival, which organizers believe may have been the biggest yet.

The scattered showers in the forecast never appeared as barbecue cooks and blues lovers flocked to Park Square in Paola for the annual celebration.

Full throttle battle on to carry football in Paola backfield

Alex Roberts wraps his arms around a handoff from quarterback Daniel Mawby and bolts through a hole in the line.

Tips to maintain and strengthen your existing lawn

I know fall is not too far away when I start getting calls on how to establish or over-seed yards.

‘Road rage’ leads to arrest

A 42-year-old Paola man was peacefully taken into custody Monday following an early-morning “road rage” incident with his estranged wife that turned into an armed standoff just east of Paola, near the intersection of 327th Street and U.S. Highway 169.

Spa rejuvenates itself in Paola with new services

Looking for a bit of rejuvenation for herself, Kim Jones of Paola opened rejuvenate spa at 115 W. Peoria St. last week, and she’s hoping the expansion of her business will be attractive to residents.

Residents urged to help create Ursuline book

Miami County residents with memories of the Ursuline Sisters in Paola are running out of time to help immortalize the convent’s history before the property is sold and the sisters move to Kentucky.

Paola man charged with act of arson

A 21-year-old Paola man was arrested last week and accused of attempting to set fire to a house on Chippewa Street.