David and Sarah Griesel, Howard, announce the birth of a son, Ryatt Bryan, born Feb. 4, 2011, at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center in Chanute. He weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces and was 20 inches…

Anthony J. and Kathryn V. Works, Humboldt, announce the birth of a son, Owen Henry, born Jan. 28, 2011, in Chanute. He weighed 8 pounds., 8 ounces and was 21 inches long. He joins siblings,…

Glenn and Retta Smith, Bronson, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on March 5.Glenn Smith and Retta Fisher were married March 5, 1961, in Hammond United Methodist Church.A family celebration will be hosted by the…

William R. “Bob” and Linda Watson, Iola, will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary with a 10 a.m. Feb. 20 vow renewal during Sunday Mass at St. John’s Catholic Church.A reception will follow from 2 to…

Gene and Grace Sloan, Humboldt, will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary at a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Feb. 19 at the Community Room, 600 Ohio, in Humboldt.Hosts for the anniversary will be the…

Tom and Frances Herynk, Kincaid, will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary at a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Feb. 19 at the Kincaid/Selma United Methodist Church in Kincaid.Tom Herynk and Frances Neil were married…

Our Lady of Lourdes in Pittsburg was the 2:30 p.m. Nov. 13, 2010, setting for the wedding of Erin Michele Weston and Jeffery Robert Mills, Grandview, Mo. The ceremony was performed by the bride’s uncle,…

United Methodist Church in Moran was the 4:30 p.m. May 15, 2010, setting for the wedding of Taeler Nichole Menzie and Joseph Harold Carr. Lloyd Houk performed the ceremony.The bride is the daughter of Pat…

Nicole Hermreck and Mike Landau, Dallas, Texas, are planning a June 1 wedding in Costa Rica.The bride-elect is the daughter of Dennis and Vicky Hermreck, Modesto, Calif. She is a graduate of California State University,…

Joe and Amanda Hawley, Mount Pleasant, Texas, announce the birth of a daughter, Piper Jade, born Jan. 5, 2011, at Titus Regional Medical Center in Mount Pleasant. She weighed 8 pounds, 15 ounces and was…