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Strong public schools are essential to strong communities. They educate the next generation, support local families, and help attract new residents and businesses. Solar energy development can play an important role in strengthening that foundation by providing a new source of local revenue that supports public service
TOPEKA, Kan. – Harlan Edward Brown Jr., 73, peacefully passed away surrounded by loved ones Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, at Midland Hospice House, Topeka, Kan. Harlan Edward Brown Jr. was born Feb. 26, 1953, in Topeka, the son of Harlan Edward Brown Sr. and Lois Jean Arnett (Brown). Ed grew up in Osage City, Kan.,...
OSAGE CITY, Kan. – Michael J. Whalen, 85, passed away, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, at Midland Hospice Care, Topeka, Kan. Michael James Whalen was born May 19, 1941, in Osage City, Kan., the son of Donald William and Forest Sadie (Tuttle) Whalen. He graduated from Osage City High School in 1959. He was joined in...
Lap the Lake 2026: The miles are coming, are you ready? The start and finish lines for Lap the Lake, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, will be at Melvern Lake Marina, Melvern, Kan. Lap the Lake neighbors and area travelers: Heads up! Be on the look out. Keep an eye out for bikers runners and extra...
OSAGE CITY, Kan. – Lori L. Dishman, 61, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2026, at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis Hospital, Wichita, Kan. Lori Lynn Croucher was born April 21, 1965, in Emporia, Kan., the daughter of Gene Gail and Beverly Jean (Soendker) Croucher-Welsch. Lori attended Osage City schools. She had worked
Students and their teacher pose for a class photo on Rapp School’s front steps, sometime in the 1950s. OCHS photo. Everyone invited to visit historic Osage County one-room school house Rapp Township, in conjunction with the Osage County Historical Society, will host an open house at Rapp School, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday
The following individuals were booked into the Osage County Jail, Lyndon, Kan., in connection with charges or warrants as listed by the arresting agency. Sept. 22, 2026 Travis Hill, 66, Burlingame, possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant, use or possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into huma
Public Auction Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. 204 E. 8th St., Overbrook, KS Shop Items, Lawn Mower, Scrap, Farm, Trailer, Antiques, Car / Trucks, Motorcycles, Household Shop Items: air compressor, old gas cans, shop cabinets and assortment bins, ep parts cleaner, floor jacks, band saw, bench grinders, creepers,
The following individuals were booked into the Osage County Jail, Lyndon, Kan., in connection with charges or warrants as listed by the arresting agency. Sept. 13, 2026 Anthony Shelton, 38, Topeka, domestic battery, knowing or reckless bodily harm to family or person in dating relationship, $1,000 cash or surety bond,
Solar energy development isn’t a shortcut around environmental protection. It’s a planned process that includes environmental studies, regulatory oversight, stormwater permitting, and ongoing stewardship. The goal is simple: generate affordable, reliable energy while protecting the land and water resources that communi
Diesel prices are surging — and K-State agricultural economist Gregg Ibendahl says the squeeze could last much longer than farmers and consumers might expect. Photo by Dan Donnert, K-State Extension. By Pat Melgares, K-State Extension MANHATTAN, Kan. – Diesel fuel prices are likely to remain high for at least the next
LYNDON, Kan. – Clyde Marion Burns, 96, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, at his home southwest of Lyndon, Kan. He was born June 26, 1930, in Carbondale, Kan., the son of Clyde and Mary (Haney) Burns. Clyde grew up in Carbondale, and then lived in Burlingame, Kan., graduating from Burlingame High School in 1949....
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