Dear Carolyn: My in-laws have informed us of the monikers they would like our new daughter to use for them, and they are ridiculous. I can make peace with the one my father-in-law wants —…

Dr. Elena Samarsky is presenting a one-woman exhibit at the Chanute Art Gallery, the third time the gallery has showcased her talent.   In 2021, she joined Tim Tarkelly, local writer and poet, pairing her…

MANHATTAN — A group of area 4-H’ers hit the sweepstakes jackpot once again with their livestock judging skills. Members of the Southwind Extension District, from Allen, Bourbon, Neosho and Woodson counties, took home the reserve…

Andy Dunlap treated his fellow Kiwanians to a visual retrospective of his years collecting and showing Hudson vehicles at Tuesday’s meeting. Hudsons were manufactured from 1909 until merging with Nash in 1954 to become part…

60 Years Ago Celebrating the 62nd anniversary this week of the opening of Globe Clothing Store in Iola, Louis Schlanger, who founded the store in 1901, at the age of 19, well remembers the gas…

MAPLE PLAIN, Minn. — Summer is filled with mysteries. Case in point: Why can some people consistently pick the most flavorful, crisp watermelon for every picnic or potluck, while I invariably choose clunkers — mealy…

The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks is offering a Hunter Education Course at the Chanute Elks Lake, 24410 Elk Rd., on Friday, Sept. 22 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 23 from…

September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Suicide is an alarming health crisis across America and an ongoing issue in Kansas. In 2018, suicide was the 9th leading cause of death in the Kansas, and the…

Sericea Lespedeza is labeled as a noxious weed by the state of Kansas. This means landowners are required by law to control the weed. In the Southwind District, landowners and producers continue to fight this…

“Hope Is Our Anchor” from Hebrews 6:10-20 was Pastor Steve Traw’s message Sunday.   “The blessed hope is in the coming of the Messiah and His kingdom to come,” said Traw.   Myrna Wildschuetz played…