LAWRENCE — Several local students at the University of Kansas earned honor roll distinction for the spring 2023 semester.    Honor roll criteria vary among the university’s academic units. Some schools honor the top 10%…

Adapted from an online discussion. Dear Carolyn: Recently my girlfriend and I attended a family gathering. Afterward, I was set to go to a close friend’s house party. My girlfriend could have gone, but she…

Vaughn and Margaret Rinehart of Humboldt will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Thursday, Aug. 3 The couple were united in marriage at the Humboldt Methodist Church in 1973.   The ceremony was officiated by…

FORTY-FIVE YEARS AGO August 1978 Omer Knoll, art instructor at Allen County Community Junior College — the first art instructor in the college’s history —resigned his post, as did Dr. Terry Glenn, dean of instruction,…

Adapted from an online discussion. Hi Carolyn! What is the best way to handle people who simply cannot and will not take no for an answer? A casual friend asks me to do minor (unreciprocated)…

EMPORIA — Several area students were recognized by Emporia State University. Among those were students who graduated this spring. They are: Austin Dominick Crabtree of Colony, summa cum laude bachelor of science in mathematics with…

Carlyle Presbyterian Church Pastor Steve Traw’s message Sunday was “Protecting Priorities,” taken from the New Testament Book of Luke 10:38-42.   “What takes your attention away from God?” asked Traw. “Worship should be at the…

Being outside during the summertime can feel like a constant battle against nature and all the creepy crawly things. Mosquitoes, ticks and chiggers are some of the hardest pests to fight during this time of…

Dear Carolyn: A long while ago, I was having a catch-up coffee with someone I knew back in high school, and she asked me why I used to pick on her. (I used to tease…

IOLA MUNICIPAL COURT Judge Patti Miklos Boyd Convicted as follows: Lyle L. Hennen, Iola, 31/20, $161 Britton C. Klotz, Lawrence, improper use/occupancy of a dwelling, theft, $526.54, probation ordered Diversion agreements Christopher Z. Griffeth, Iola,…