A sixth-grade student at Hillsboro Middle/High School died by suicide Wednesday, according to a statement from USD 410. Out of respect, during this time, the student and family are not named. Marion ...

America at 250. Great leaders succeed by choosing who else leads. by DANIELLE ALLEN. from In Pursuit by arrangement with Humanities Kansas. John Adams — the “Colossus of Indep ...

Peabody-Burns will field five track and field athletes this season — four freshmen and one returner from last year. “With five on the team, I am excited to be able to work more one on one with each ...

The family of Marion native Gene Elvin Stafford is asking for cards and well-wishes on his 100th birthday April 13. Born in Marion to Linzie and Hazel Stafford, he grew up on a dairy farm here, ...

Roman Empire Co. offers sourdough items, breads, coffee cakes, and homemade pop tarts, which have become its most popular item. Most orders come from local customers. “I feel like they’ve been super ...

A packed public forum Monday prompted Marion County commissioners to step back from a proposed ban on ballast systems and wake-enhanced boating, citing uncertainty and a need for better understanding ...

A series of grants is helping Lincolnville Fire Department upgrade equipment, improve firefighter safety, and strengthen emergency response across Marion County. In the past year, Lincolnville secured ...

12:24 p.m. — An 80-year-old man who fell at Citizens State Bank in Goessel and hurt his hand and head was taken to NMC Health, Newton, by Hillsboro ambulance. Goessel first responders arrived within ...

Children who will be 5 years old on or before Aug. 31 are being encouraged to participate in a kindergarten open house 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. April 10 at Centre School. A preschool open house also is ...

Marion will compete in a variety of spring sports this year, returning to softball along with golf, track and field, and baseball and, with its Sports and Aquatics Center, leading a joint team of ...

Hillsboro will field tennis, track and field, baseball, and softball teams this spring. Hillsboro’s track team is poised for a strong showing with a dedicated group of returners who coach Demetrius ...

Centre returns two letter winners, junior Micah Carlson and sophomore Jaycee Stika, and four others on its track and field team. “Our numbers are not large, so competing for team titles will be nearly ...