Miami County Republic

02/14/2025

Outdoors columnist Beth Conner talks about the sights she saw during a winter's drive at Hillsdale Lake.

Hard to believe that I walked around the yard the other day in just a long-sleeve T-shirt as it happened to be the beginning of February.

02/14/2025

💘 Happy Valentine’s Day from The Miami County Republic! 💘

We’re excited to announce the lucky winners of our Valentine's Couple Photo Sweepstakes—congratulations to Jacob and Natalie Hettinger, Paola! 🎉 (Photo credit - Sheree Nicole Photography)

They were chosen randomly and will enjoy $100 to spend at our awesome sponsor, Wilson Jewelry!

How are YOU celebrating love this year? 💕 Share your Valentine’s Day photos with us below! 📸👇

Watch soon for our Pet Photo Showdown Contest coming March 10th!

02/14/2025

World War II veteran Kenneth "K.B." Smith, who was on the first U.S. warship to sail into the waters of Omaha Beach on D-Day, will visit Louisburg on Wednesday, Feb. 19, for a meet-and-greet at Timbercreek Bar & Grill.

LOUISBURG – World War II veteran Kenneth Smith, who was on the first U.S. warship to sail into the waters of Omaha Beach on D-Day, will visit Louisburg on Wednesday, Feb. 19, for a meet-and-greet at Timbercreek Bar & Grill.

02/14/2025

Retired U.S. Navy officer George Pettigrew will talk about a pivotal Civil War battle in which former slaves fought for the first time during a presentation Saturday at the Miami County Historical Museum.

PAOLA - Retired U.S. Navy officer George Pettigrew will talk about a pivotal Civil War battle during a presentation at the Miami County Historical Museum.

02/13/2025

Matti Morgan was inducted into the Paola High School Athletic Hall of Fame.

PAOLA – No matter what the sport, Matti Morgan walked onto the court and field ready to compete.

02/13/2025

Defense set the tone for the Osawatomie boys basketball team at home against rival Iola.

OSAWATOMIE – Defense set the tone for the Osawatomie boys basketball team at home against rival Iola.

02/13/2025

The Osawatomie Lady Trojans moved the ball on offense but could not get their shots to fall early in a home loss against Iola.

OSAWATOMIE – The Osawatomie Lady Trojans moved the ball on offense but could not get their shots to fall early in a home loss against Iola.

02/13/2025

Crowning of the Osawatomie High School winter homecoming queen and king will take place at halftime of the boys varsity basketball game against Santa Fe Trail on Friday, Feb. 14.

OSAWATOMIE - It is Spirit Week for the Fall in Love with Courtwarming celebration at Osawatomie High School.

02/12/2025

The Louisburg Wildcats took the Paola Panthers into overtime in a Frontier League rivalry basketball matchup.

PAOLA – The Louisburg Wildcats took the Paola Panthers into overtime in a Frontier League rivalry basketball matchup.

02/12/2025

The Paola Panthers won the Frontier League wresting tournament, and the Lady Panthers were runner-up.

OTTAWA – The Paola Panthers won the Frontier League wresting tournament.

02/12/2025

Osawatomie USD 367 school board members agree that the district needs to propose a bond issue to voters to fix aging buildings, but the amount and timeframe are still being debated.

OSAWATOMIE – USD 367 school board members agree that the district needs to propose a bond issue to voters to fix aging buildings, but the amount and timeframe are still being debated.

02/11/2025

Local legislators discussed a variety of topics during a legislative breakfast at Osawatomie High School, but tax relief was a common theme.

OSAWATOMIE – Local legislators discussed a variety of topics during a legislative breakfast at Osawatomie High School, but tax relief was a common theme.

02/11/2025

It was a house divided in the Kelly family during the Super Bowl. This time, sheriff defeated undersheriff in the Super Bowl rematch of Eagles vs. Chiefs.

PAOLA – No matter who won the Super Bowl on Sunday, someone in the Kelly home was going to be happy.

02/10/2025

The Kansas City Chiefs lost the Super Bowl in disappointing fashion to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Feb. 9, but Louisburg elementary students already felt like champions. That's because they collected more than 5,200 canned goods to win a Soup-er Bowl challenge with a school just outside of Philadelphia.

LOUISBURG – The Kansas City Chiefs lost the Super Bowl in disappointing fashion to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Feb. 9, but Louisburg elementary students already felt like champions.

02/10/2025

Athlete of the Week nominations are posted on the Republic's website. Be sure to vote!

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02/10/2025

The Louisburg Lady Cats made it three wins in a row with a winter homecoming victory against the Ottawa Cyclones. Presley Yows and Jerynce Brings Plenty were crowned the Louisburg High School winter homecoming queen and king.

LOUISBURG – The Louisburg Lady Cats made it three wins in a row with a winter homecoming victory against the Ottawa Cyclones.

02/09/2025

The Paola Panthers boys basketball team fell to the rival Spring Hill Broncos in a double overtime winter homecoming heartbreaker. Angelina Blanc and Micah Sanders were crowned winter homecoming queen and king.

PAOLA – The Paola Panthers boys basketball team fell to the rival Spring Hill Broncos in a double overtime winter homecoming heartbreaker.

02/08/2025

The Miami County boys swim team placed first at Bonner Springs, posting 24 new personal record times.

BONNER SPRINGS – The Miami County boys swim team placed first at Bonner Springs, posting 24 new personal record times.