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Adapted from an online discussion. Dear Carolyn: My husband and I own a vacation cabin, which we have always encouraged my son and his wife to use on their own. This year, they were planning…

Donna Houser reported on the book “Flight 93” by Tom McMillan for Monday’s meeting of Unity Club. Seven members attended at the Funston Meeting Hall. The book recalls the horrors and heroic acts of the…

Arrests reported Iola police officers arrested Cody Dugger, 31, Iola, for suspicion of domestic battery late Monday in the 500 block of North Second Street. Drake C. Sellman was arrested for suspected possession of a…

Humboldt High School crowned Garren Goodner and Kenisyn Hottenstein as 2023 Fall Homecoming King and Queen Friday. The Cubs fell to Osage City, 36-22, on the gridiron during Friday’s festivities.

Adapted from an online discussion. Hi, Carolyn: My spouse and I know several couples who are divorcing. In one case, we are “better” friends with one person in the couple, but still friends with both.…

Hand, foot and mouth disease, most commonly caused by a coxsackievirus, is a highly contagious childhood illness. The virus can be spread through respiratory droplets, person-to-person contact and touching a contaminated object. Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse,…

Henry Davis Roe Bill and Mandy Roe, Topeka, announce the birth of their son, Henry Davis Roe, born Sept. 1, 2023, at 1:34 p.m. Henry was born at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka and weighed…

Vandalism reported Roland Sutterby told police officers Sunday somebody cut his trampoline and basketball goal net sometime the previous evening in the 400 block of South Walnut Street.  An investigation continues. Home, vehicle  damaged Douglas…

IOLA MUNICIPAL COURT Judge Patti Boyd Convicted as follows with fines assessed: Cory A. Boren, Iola, grass clippings in roadway, $25 Melinda M. Fischer, Le Roy, theft, $365, probation Tony L. Hendricks, Chanute, disorderly conduct,…

Adapted from an online discussion. Dear Carolyn: The other day, my girlfriend and I were at dinner with some friends of ours, a couple. I was deeply shocked when our friends asked me for an…