Students experience outdoor activities at O.K. Kids Day

Frontenac was one of nine communities named Friday that will receive federal Community Development Block Grants through the Kansas Department of Commerce.

An accident at Quincy Street and the U.S. Highway 69 bypass sent a Humboldt man to a hospital by helicopter.

I am glad the City Commission had the backbone to vote against the Director of Public Works in his proposal for a flashing sign.

Thumbs up... to the 23 PSU student-athletes who were honored Thursday for their accomplishments on and off the field.

Despite the fact that Southeast’s Nick Renfro and Girard’s Johnny Webb don’t see much of each other during the regular track season, they are both well aware of one another’s accomplishments.

As their race began, the St. Mary’s-Colgan 4x400 relay team knew that they would have some difficult competition.

Most people go to work, do their job, then go home. Now and then, somebody does something a little different at their place of employment — like getting married.

Margaret Cinotto, Frontenac, has done a great job of using her musical and business skills for her community, but doesn’t seek praise or acclaim.

Martha J. Banghart, 68, of Fort Scott, Kansas died at 3:32  P.M., Monday, May 5, 2008, in the Mercy Hospital in Fort Scott.

Merle W. Gamblian, 48, of Pittsburg and a former Parsons resident, died at 5:39 a.m., Monday, May 05, 2008 at the St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Joplin.