Walter and Iva Stotler, Moran, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary at a reception at 6 p.m. Sept. 10 at the North Community Building in Iola. Supper and cake will be served followed by a…

Dear Editor,I am troubled by the story of Judy Brigham’s firing and am trying to understand it.  Here is the best analysis I can piece together from the newspaper reports:An intelligent man new to the…

Earlier this week U.S. Rep. Lynn Jenkins was in Pittsburg, where she was met by a frustrated audience, according to an article in the Joplin Globe.Many had complaints about the United States’ continued involvement with…

ST. PAUL — Marmaton Valley Junior High’s football team opened its 2011 season Thursday. The Wildcats lost 54-6 to St. Paul after trailing 36-0 at halftime.In the third quarter, Keagan Boyd finished a Wildcat drive…

COFFEYVILLE -— Iola Middle School’s volleyball teams opened the 2011 season Thursday in a triangular hosted by Coffeyville.In eighth-grade action, Iola defeated Coffeyville 25-12, 25-20 and lost to Independence 25-17, 25-17.“The first match of the…

GARNETT — Iola High’s Mustang freshmen and sophomores combined to beat host Anderson County High’s Bulldogs 42-0 Thursday night.Drew Faulhaber rushed for two touchdowns and tossed a touchdown pass to Bryce Misenhelter. Isaiah Grover, Shane…

BURLINGTON — Host Burlington High took the early advantage and never looked back against visiting Uniontown High Friday.The Wildcats led 27-6 after one quarter and 47-6 at the break.Uniontown responded with 20 unanswered points in…

CANEY — Humboldt High’s Cubs started the 2012 season on the wrong foot with missed chances on offense and missed tackles on defense.The early miscues led to a 37-point first half by host Caney Valley.The…

BURLINGTON — Heat shortened races at Burlington High’s cross country meet Thurday.Marmaton Valley High’s Zach Louk captured the third-place medal in the varsity boys’ race. Louk ran the 4K race in 15 minutes, 13 seconds.Chance…

LEBO — Host Lebo’s quickness and power did in Marmaton Valley High Friday.The Wolves led 26-0 lead by halftime.Marmaton Valley scored twice after intermission, but so did Lebo in a 42-16 win.The game was the…