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The performance of concert pianist Brian Woods, scheduled for Friday evening in the recital hall of the Bowlus Fine Arts Center, has been rescheduled to Feb. 23, 2023, at 7 p.m.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 67-year-old male in relatively good health. I exercise regularly (four times a week). I have been taking medication for hypertension, which is getting much better since I started a…

Dear Carolyn: We’re told from magazines, television ads, webpages and more to get connected with others because it’s good for us. Meeting up with friends is its own reward. I crave time with them. But…

Arrests reported A traffic stop Saturday in the 300 block of West Breckenridge Street led to the arrest of Michael Schweizer, 41, Westphalia, for suspected possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia, as well not having…

The Kansas Department of Transportation will begin resurfacing a 13-mile stretch of K-3 Highway north of Bronson Monday. The project includes a mill and inlay with rock edge wedge, according to a KDOT press release,…

Arrest reported Iola police officers arrested Ben Myrick for suspicion of sexual battery Wednesday in the 800 block of Garfield Road North. Vehicles collide Paul W. Nance was westbound on Monroe Street Oct. 12, when…

DEAR DR. ROACH: Can you comment on why Voltaren gel is not recommended for use in the neck and shoulder area? All I could find online is that it hasn’t yet been tested for that.…

First grade classes at Moran and Elsmore elementary schools are employing progress reports rather than grade cards. Ken McWhirter, Moran elementary school principal, said the school’s application of the mastery teaching and assessment method was…

Dear Carolyn: My husband has a very demanding job. I stay home with our three very young kids and do some work from home as well. We somewhat split chores as far as meals and…

Dear Dr. Roach: I just read your advice on when to get a flu vaccine. I have always received my flu vaccine around October-November, until the past two years, when I got it in August-September.…