Miami County Republic

04/15/2022

Louisburg council to consider repealing pit bull ban

Louisburg could soon repeal its ban on pit bull breeds.

LOUISBURG – Louisburg could soon repeal its ban on pit bull breeds.

04/15/2022

Local residents played key role in 1877 dedication of Soldiers Monument

Columnist Grady Atwater says local residents played a key role in 1877 dedication of Soldiers Monument.

The Soldiers Monument is located at 9th and Main streets in Osawatomie and is the final resting place of the five Free State casualties of the Battle of Osawatomie.

04/15/2022

Enjoy your Easter eggs safely and creatively

Extension Agent Franny Eastwood offers tips on how to enjoy hard-cooked eggs safely and creatively this Easter.

Hard-cooked eggs are an Easter tradition. Many families like to decorate them, and, even more, eat them!

04/14/2022

Reverse career fair offered at FSCC

The Miami County Campus of Fort Scott Community College (FSCC) is inviting community members to attend a reverse career fair Monday, April 18.

PAOLA — The Miami County Campus of Fort Scott Community College (FSCC) is inviting community members to attend a reverse career fair Monday, April 18.

04/14/2022

Mile 0 Flint Hills Trail Race set for Saturday

The first ever Mile 0 Flint Hills Trail Race is set to kick off Saturday, April 16, at the Mile Zero trailhead for the Flint Hills Trail in Osawatomie.

OSAWATOMIE — The first ever Mile 0 Flint Hills Trail Race is set to kick off Saturday, April 16, at the Mile Zero trailhead for the Flint Hills Trail in

04/14/2022

Planning commission to consider plans for two Louisburg subdivisions

Public hearings regarding two subdivisions, one residential and one retail, have been scheduled for the Louisburg Planning Commission’s meeting on Wednesday, April 27.

LOUISBURG — Public hearings regarding two subdivisions have been scheduled for the Louisburg Planning Commission’s meeting on Wednesday, April 27.

04/13/2022

County awards $2 million asphalt contract

Miami County commissioners, at their April 6 meeting, awarded the contract portion of the county’s 2022 road rehabilitation project to apparent low bidder Superior Bowen Asphalt Company for $2,077,412.53.

04/13/2022

Trojans rally to send game with Eagles into extra innings

The Osawatomie Trojans rallied from an 8-1 deficit, scoring seven runs in the seventh inning to take the Wellsville Eagles into extra innings in the season opener.

OSAWATOMIE — The Osawatomie Trojans rallied from an 8-1 deficit, scoring seven runs in the seventh inning to take the Wellsville Eagles into extra innings in the season opener.

04/13/2022

Osawatomie man killed in Franklin County wreck

A 26-year-old Osawatomie man was killed Monday, April 11, when the motorcycle he was riding hit a hay trailer in Franklin County.

04/13/2022

Sluggerrr delivers 'Salvy Splashes' at Osawatomie Middle School

Sluggerrr from the Kansas City Royals stopped by Osawatomie Middle School to deliver a few special “Salvy Splashes” to help celebrate a Gatorade drive the school did for the fire department.

OSAWATOMIE — Sluggerrr from the Kansas City Royals stopped by Osawatomie Middle School to deliver a few special “Salvy Splashes” to help celebrate a Gatorade drive the school did for

04/13/2022

Fort Scott welding class helps Louisburg expand Hometown Heroes program

A welding class at Fort Scott Community College is helping the city of Louisburg expand its Hometown Heroes program by making custom-sized banner holders.

Dee Young raised a welding helmet to examine her handiwork on a Monday night in early March.

04/13/2022

Wildcats split doubleheader with Broncos

The Louisburg Wildcats posted their first victory of the season, splitting a doubleheader against the Spring Hill Broncos.

LOUISBURG – The Louisburg Wildcats posted their first victory of the season, splitting a doubleheader against the Spring Hill Broncos.

04/12/2022

Miami County girls swim ranked in Top 25 in five events

The Miami County girls swim team is in the Top 25 in the state rankings in five events.

OSAWATOMIE — The Miami County girls swim team is in the Top 25 in the state rankings in five events.

04/12/2022

Murray throws one-hitter as Lady Broncos sweep Lady Cats

Vanessa Murray threw a one-hitter as the defending Frontier League champion Spring Hill Lady Broncos swept a doubleheader from the Louisburg Lady Cats.

LOUISBURG – Vanessa Murray threw a one-hitter as the defending Frontier League champion Spring Hill Lady Broncos took the first game of a doubleheader from the Louisburg Lady Cats.

04/12/2022

Panthers use big innings to sweep doubleheader from Cardinals

Big innings propelled the Paola Panthers to a doubleheader sweep at home against the Eudora Cardinals.

PAOLA — Big innings propelled the Paola Panthers to a doubleheader sweep at home against the Eudora Cardinals.

04/12/2022

Lady Panthers, Wildcats take team titles in Paola Invitational

The Lady Panthers and the Louisburg Wildcats won team titles at the Paola Invitational during a bone-chilling afternoon with everything from snow showers to sleet and rain.

PAOLA — The Lady Panthers and the Louisburg Wildcats won team titles at the Paola Invitational during a bone-chilling afternoon with everything from snow showers to sleet and rain.

04/11/2022

Paola Easter Egg Hunt

Local children had a blast collecting eggs and meeting the Easter Bunny during the annual Miami Post 156 American Legion Easter Egg Hunt in Paola on Saturday. Check out our photo gallery for images from the event.

https://www.republic-online.com/multimedia/photos/news/paola-easter-egg-hunt/collection_b5eedce0-b93c-11ec-93e8-5f2554076146.html

Click here to view this item from republic-online.com.

04/11/2022

Troxel, Grandon homer in tough losses for Lady Panthers

Eden Troxel and Bryn Grandon homered in tough losses for the Paola Lady Panthers in a doubleheader against the Eudora Cardinals.

PAOLA – Eden Troxel and Bryn Grandon homered for the Paola Lady Panthers in a doubleheader against the Eudora Cardinals.

04/11/2022

Paola Prom

Paola High School students made some magical memories during their prom Saturday night. Check out our photo gallery for some images from the event.

https://www.republic-online.com/multimedia/photos/news/paola-prom/collection_70965d58-b93c-11ec-bfa4-570bafae9e7e.html

Click here to view this item from republic-online.com.

04/09/2022

Osawatomie Easter egg hunt

Dozens of kids took to the diamonds at Karl E. Cole Sports Complex for the Osawatomie community's Easter egg hunt Saturday, April 9. An estimated 300 people attended the event, organized by the Osawatomie Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Faith Community Church. Volunteers from First Option Bank, Sub Debs and Calling All Girls assisted with the egg hunt.
https://www.republic-online.com/multimedia/photos/osawatomie-easter-egg-hunt/collection_562a4486-b854-11ec-981f-8b2ad149e0d7.html#1

Click here to view this item from republic-online.com.

04/09/2022

Miami County Time Capsule

Miami County law enforcement officials uncovered a still operating northwest of Paola in 1922. Read more about the county's history in Miami County Time Capsule.

100 Years Ago (1922)

04/08/2022

Conservationists offering invasive pear buy-back program

Conservationists are offering a buy-back program to contain invasive Callery Pear tree.

The earliest signs of spring are welcoming as flowers and blooming trees wake from the dormant season.

04/08/2022

Easter egg hunt set for April 9 in Osawatomie

The Osawatomie community's Easter egg hunt is set for noon Saturday, April 9, at the Karl E. Cole Sports Complex.

OSAWATOMIE — Kids of all ages are invited to take part in the community’s Easter egg hunt at noon Saturday, April 9, at the Karl E. Cole Sports Complex.

04/08/2022

Paola Legion egg hunt set for April 9

An annual spring tradition in Paola will continue Saturday, April 9, with the 90th Miami Post 156 American Legion Easter Egg Hunt.

PAOLA — An annual spring tradition in Paola will continue Saturday, April 9, with the 90th Miami Post 156 American Legion Easter Egg Hunt.

04/07/2022

Speed limit reduced on eight-mile stretch of K-68

Motorists will want to note the speed limit has been reduced to 55 mph on the eight-mile stretch of Kansas Highway 68 between the two U.S. highways. So build extra time into your commute schedules.

Motorists will want to note the speed limit has been reduced on Kansas Highway 68, and they should build extra time into their commute schedules.

04/07/2022

Kansas shifts from emergency pandemic to endemic 'normalcy'

Gov. Laura Kelly announces state's continued efforts to shift to the next chapter of the COVID-19 response, pivoting from emergency pandemic response to endemic normalcy.

TOPEKA — Gov. Laura Kelly and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) on March 31 announced their continued efforts to shift to the next chapter of the COVID-19

04/07/2022

County commits funding, awards contract for Metcalf 2.0

The County Commission awarded the construction contract and committed funding for Metcalf 2.0 at its meeting Wednesday, March 30. The Louisburg City Council endorsed the funding plan at its meeting Monday, April 4.

LOUISBURG — The County Commission awarded the construction contract and committed funding for Metcalf 2.0 at its meeting Wednesday, March 30.

04/07/2022

Paola students get a dose of reality

Reality U, a program designed to give students a taste of making real-world decisions, involved sophomores from Paola High School and eighth-graders from Paola Middle School.

PAOLA — Sitting on bleachers in the Paola High School gymnasium, sophomore students looked out at representations of real-world decisions, challenges and life events they may find themselves facing in

04/06/2022

Eighteen players recognized on Spotlight boys basketball team

Eighteen players are featured on the Tri-County Spotlight Boys Basketball Team.

PAOLA — Five members of the Class 4A substate championship Paola Panther basketball team were selected to the Tri-County Spotlight Boys Basketball Team.

04/06/2022

Moala was dominating presence for Panthers at both ends of the court

Congratulations to Paola senior Trey Moala for being named the Tri-County Spotlight Boys Basketball Player of the Year.

PAOLA — Trey Moala was much more than a big body in the post for the Paola Panther basketball team.

04/06/2022

Like father, like son

Sheriff Frank Kelly and Undersheriff Matt Kelly are embarking on a new chapter at the sheriff’s office with Matt being sworn in as undersheriff on Monday, April 4, following the retirement of former Undersheriff Wayne Minckley on April 1.

Growing up as the son of the Miami County sheriff, Matt Kelly was always surrounded by law enforcement.

04/05/2022

Miami County youth shines at state spelling bee

Eight rounds and six hours into the Sunflower State Spelling Bee, Miami County’s representative, Louisburg eighth-grader Wyatt Heien, was one of six students still in the competition.

WICHITA — Eight rounds and six hours into the Sunflower State Spelling Bee, Miami County’s representative was one of six students still in the competition.

04/05/2022

Hamman belts out five hits on opening day for Louisburg Wildcats

Third baseman Corbin Hamman had five hits on opening day to lead the Louisburg Wildcats.

LOUISBURG – Third baseman Corbin Hamman had five hits on opening day to lead the Wildcats.

04/05/2022

Wilson throws four no-hit innings for Lady Cats

Mia Wilson pitched four innings of hitless ball as the Louisburg Lady Cats opened the season with a doubleheader sweep at home against the Baldwin Lady Bulldogs.

LOUISBURG – Mia Wilson pitched four innings of hitless ball as the Louisburg Lady Cats opened the season with a doubleheader sweep at home against the Baldwin Lady Bulldogs.

04/04/2022

Kehl blasts home run in home opener for Lady Panthers

Ava Kehl crushed a home run at the Paola USD 368 Sports Complex, giving the Lady Panther softball team a 3-0 lead in the home opener against Bonner Springs.

PAOLA – Ava Kehl crushed a home run into the cold blue sky at the Paola USD 368 Sports Complex, giving the Lady Panther softball team a 3-0 lead in