WASHINGTON (AP) — Long after most other lawmakers had been rushed to safety, they were on the hard marble floor, ducking for cover. Trapped in the gallery of the House, occupying balcony seats off-limits to…

On May 28, 1961, Neil and Roberta Crane were united in marriage at First Methodist Church in Eureka. They have spent the last weekend celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary with their children and grandchildren at…

Children and grandchildren of Steve and Adelina Holloway are hosting a celebration from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the Allen County Country Club in honor of the couple’s 60th anniversary. Steve Holloway and Adelina…

Iolans Larry and Carol Crawford are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary Sunday. The couple were married on March 14, 1981. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there will not be a celebration with family and friends.…

HONOLULU (AP) — Navy sailor Mickey Ganitch was getting ready to play in a Pearl Harbor football game as the sun came up on Dec. 7, 1941. Instead, he spent the morning — still wearing…

James and Judy Heinrich will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary Wednesday. Due to COVID restrictions, there will be no formal gathering, but friends and family are asked to remember the Heinrichs in prayer, cards or…

The children of Iolans Mark and Virginia Peters are hosting a luncheon in honor of the couple’s 50th wedding anniversary. Mark J. Peters and Virginia L. McDaniel were married Aug. 22, 1970, at St. John’s…

Early August 1945 was a confusing time for many Americans, who were experiencing some combination of celebration, sadness and foreboding. The war in Europe was over, bringing home thousands of gleeful troops by ship. Yet…

Rick Dougherty and Idris Bolen were united in marriage on June 21, 1970, at First Christian Church in Osawatomie. The Rev. Clayton Jackson officiated. A family gathering was hosted by sons Bob and Mike Dougherty…

Donna and Ray Graf of Iola are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on July 11. They were united in marriage on July 11, 1970, at Memorial Chapel in Leavenworth. Leavenworth is where they have spent…