Youths confirmed at Lighthouse Presbyterian

Eight youths were confirmed April 27 at Lighthouse Presbyterian Church of Paola, which meets at Evergreen Events. The class has gone through a year-long confirmation study entitled “Belonging to Christ,” taught by John Rhea and Michael Bayles.

Frame by frame, teacher produces video keepsake for students

Tucked back in a corner of the technology classroom in Spring Hill Middle School, Tom Carbajo sits in front of two computer monitors.

Paola bank under scrutiny

TeamBank, which is based in Paola, is deemed to be in “troubled condition,” according to a federal government filing.

Team Financial Inc.’s banks in the Kansas City area and its affiliate in Colorado each received a letter in late April from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency mapping out the concerns.

Grand slam puts Panthers in semifinals

One swing of the bat was all it took to send the Paola High School softball team to the Class 4A regional semifinals.

Miami County Livestock Show presents prizes to youths in beef, sheep, goat competitions

The second annual Miami County Livestock Show resulted in prizes for many local youths.

Paola seniors set to start new chapters

One of the smallest classes in recent Paola High School history will graduate Saturday with a record number of valedictorians.

Paola athletes have proven they deserve a girls’ tennis team

Paola High School girls will have to wait at least another year before getting their own tennis team.

Bikers to hit the streets again on Saturday for charity

Motorcycle riders raised almost $3,000 for the American Cancer Society at the Miami County Ride for Life event May 3, and they’ll have two more chances this month to ride for different charities.