Dear Carolyn: My mother is 78 and requires 24/7 care. I am working full time. My son and daughter-in-law live about two hours away with their two kids. My son is a doctor and my…

EMPORIA — Braelyn Falls of Le Roy was among the more than 100 Emporia State University students from The Teachers College who received special recognition at the close of the 2022-23 academic year. Falls was…

Fourth quarter All A’s Fifth grade — Daniel Allee, Olivia Beaman, Jaren Curl, Mathew Dickson, Case Drake, Emily Heskett, Amanda Kierych, Morgen Kinzer, Raylan Preston, Ryler Stone, Mya Uhlrich, Kinsley Vance and Kaiden Woods Fourth…

Crest High School Superintendent’s Honor Roll All A’s Seniors — Allyssa Adams, Trevor Church, McKenna Hammond, Kamryn Luedke, Brinley McGhee and Jack White. Juniors — Kaylee Allen, Lili Blaufuss, Andie Burnett, Jaci Coberley, Brenton Edgerton, Ryan…

DEAR DR. ROACH: I often hear people say that an inherited/genetic disease skips a generation. This is in reference to any disease, from dementia, to breast cancer, to substance abuse, to rheumatoid arthritis (RA). I…

Recognized for their service to the Masonic fraternity Saturday at Moran’s Marmaton Lodge No. 245, are, from left, Dave Ensminger, rural Moran, 70 years; Richard Boyle, Elsmore, 25 years; Thomas Raithel, Leawood, 25 years; Larry…

We had a vibrant and engaged group of individuals at our annual Aging with Attitude Expo in April.  After witnessing this group, it is only fitting that the theme for the 60th Older American Month…

Car rolls into SUV Nicholas Richards had parked his car in the 800 block of North Street Monday evening, when he told Iola police officers the vehicle’s parking brake apparently slipped, causing the car to…

For roll call, members shared their favorite outdoor activity at the Prairie Dell 4-H Club meeting May 7. They sang “If You’re Happy and You Know It” to kick off the meeting. Members voted to…

Is there something about your health you’d like to change?  For most Americans, this question usually triggers a wide range of responses. In my practice, most responses usually center on wanting to lose weight, being…