It’s taking place every day, for everyone — aging that is, and it is an opportunity. The community is invited to learn more on Friday, April 26, at the Aging with Attitude Regional Expo. The…

Election victory derailed BURLINGTON — According to a report from The Coffey County Republican, a recently elected council member in Burlington will have to win a fight against City Hall in order to be seated. …

The press at the Parsons Sun has gone silent.According to the Parsons Sun, last week’s edition of Hometown Girard, a weekly paper, was the last press run for the Goss Community press, which had operated…

PARSONS — Iola Middle School’s wrestlers were in Parsons Monday for the Kent Frazell Invitational, part of a crammed week for the Mustang grapplers. Leading the charge for the locals were Kevon Loving, Hunter McDaniel,…

Charges requested against K-9 handler PARSONS — The handler of the Parsons Police Department’s K-9 unit may face criminal charges after the animal died in August. An autopsy report indicated exposure to extreme heat was…

Pittsburg housing projects get boost PITTSBURG — Two housing projects in Pittsburg will benefit from a federal grant and state tax credits, according to The Morning Sun. The Smithsonian Apartments project at 9th and Broadway…

FSCC squads offer tattoo fundraiser FORT SCOTT — Fort Scott Community College’s cheer and dance teams have found a novel approach to fundraising: by offering free tattoos. The FSCC squads have partnered with two area…

Labette to fund transportation program OSWEGO — Labette County will help fund a public transportation service. Commissioners approved a $4,826 expenditure to help fund the service, which will be administered by the Southeast Kansas-Community Action Program…

PARSONS — A group of Iolans competed at the PDGA Katy Days Open disc golf tournament at Tolen Creek in Parsons Saturday.  Nathaniel Hartford, Carlos Gonzalez, Logan Booth, Brian Coltrane, Jason Chandlee and Aaron Hammond…

Teen charged with killing grandfather PARSONS — A rural Cherryvale teenager has been charged with first-degree murder for shooting and killing his grandfather on July 5. Trenton Scott Anderson, 14, had a detention hearing on…